Position:
Student at Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Lunch Buddy (Big Brothers/Big Sisters) at Christel House Academy, United States Air Force Admissions Liaison Officer at US Air Force Reserve, MD11 Pilot at FedEx Express, Volunteer Pilot at Angel Flight
Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana Area
Work:
Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs
since 2012
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Student
Christel House Academy
since 2009
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Lunch Buddy (Big Brothers/Big Sisters)
US Air Force Reserve
- Indiana since Feb 2007
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United States Air Force Admissions Liaison Officer
FedEx Express
since Apr 2005
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MD11 Pilot
Angel Flight
since 2001
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Volunteer Pilot
Bethany Relief and Rehabilitation International
Sep 2008 - Feb 2012
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Vice-President, United States Board of Directors
US Air Force Reserve
Dec 2009 - Nov 2011
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Director, USAF Academy Admissions Liaison Officer Program, Indiana
RTV6's Oprah's Big Give -- Indiana: "Operation Heartland"
Mar 2008 - Nov 2008
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Co-Chairman
US Air Force
Jun 1994 - Apr 2005
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F-15E Pilot
Education:
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 2012 - 2014
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Air Command and Staff College 2009 - 2010
ATP Flight School 2006 - 2006
Certified Flight Instructor (Multi-Engine and Instrument)
Squadron Officer School 2001 - 2001
F-15E Fighter Training 1996 - 1996
Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training 1994 - 1995
United States Air Force Academy 1990 - 1994
Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Engineering
48th Medical Group, Royal Air Force - Lakenheath, United Kingdom 1999 - 1999
National Association of Underwater Instructors 1992 - 1994
Advanced SCUBA Diver
Cathedral High School (Indianapolis) 1986 - 1990
College Preparatory
Hoosier Boys' State 1989 - 1989
Experimental Aircraft Association - Air Academy 1988 - 1988
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy (Indianapolis Public School #59) 1984 - 1986
Christ the King Catholic School (Indianapolis) 1979 - 1984
Eliza A. Blaker (Indianapolis Public School #55) 1977 - 1979
Interests:
My Growing Family, My Faith, Flying, Philanthropy, Genealogy, Youth Mentorship, and Learning
Honor & Awards:
Winner of 2008 Oprah's Big Give - Indiana raising over $250,000.00 for HVAF (Helping Homeless Veterans and Families) of Indiana, Inc.
Awards:
Community Quarterback
Indianapolis Colts
Designed to promote and reward volunteerism, the Colts Community Quarterback program is made possible through the Indianapolis Colts, Abuelo's, and RCI
Blueprint Award
Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention
http://www.chipindy.org/
4th Fighter Wing Instructor Pilot of the Year
Order of Deadalians
Distinguished Flying Cross
United States Department of Defense
This medal is awarded to any officer or enlisted man of the Armed Forces of the United States who shall have distinguished himself in actual combat in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight, subsequent to November 11, 1918." The decoration may also be given for an act performed prior to November 11, 1918, when the individual has been recommended for, but has not received the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Distinguished Service Medal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distinguished_Flying_Cross_%28United_States%29
Distinguished Graduate
F-15E Fighter Training
Overall Top Gun Pilot
Air-to-air Top Gun Pilot
Distinguished Graduate
Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training
Flying Excellence Award
AETC Commander's Cup Award
National Collegiate Parachuting Champion
United States Parachute Association
1993 and 1994 National Collegiate Parachuting Champion for style, accuracy, and 4-way relative work disciplines.
D-License
United States Parachute Association (http://www.uspa.org/)
Persons holding a USPA D license are able to exercise all privileges of a C-license holder, are eligible for all USPA ratings, and must have-
- met all current requirements for or hold a USPA C license
- completed 500 jumps including accumulating at least three hours of controlled freefall time
- made two night jumps (recommended that the first one be a solo and one in a group) with a freefall of at least 20 seconds
- Passed the written USPA D license exam conducted by a current USPA I/E, S&TA, or USPA Board member.