I started my Aviation endeavor in 2023 after the culmination of a 20-year career in the U.S. Army.  I knew I wanted to find something unique and challenging that had the potential to not be mundane.  I contacted a local CFI, booked a discovery flight, and immediately knew that I was going to work diligently to become a pilot.  A few months after that discovery flight I found myself in Redmond, OR at Hillsboro Aero Academy where I am currently a CFI-I.

Education

Columbia Southern University
Bachelor's - Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Administration.

Work Experience

Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument
Hillsboro Aero Academy May 3, 2026 - August 15, 2025 Part 141 Instructor, ground instructor.
Military Police
U.S. Army December 31, 2023 - June 23, 2003 20 year career in the US Army. Ranging from entry level work to supervisory duties to strategic and executive level leadership. Experience in daily operations, planning operations, standard operating procedures, maintenance programs and systems, public interactions, etc.

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 550 hrs
  • Last Training: April 30, 2026
  • Training Type: Dual Instruction Given
  • Facility: Hillsboro Aero Academy
  • Price/Day: $30