Open to Opportunity
Veteran - Entrepreneur - volunteer
Efficiency Focused, Solutions Driven, Passionate Leader
About Me
12-year, combat-tested, Senior Non-commissioned Officer.
Ensured continuous combat readiness of high-demand, low-density Air Force Special Operations assets.
Developed and evaluated aircrew tactics, techniques, and procedures for the employment of C/HC-130 aircraft.
Performed ground and in-flight duties and instruction to aircrew members for cargo transport, aerial delivery, air refueling, night vision operations, and rapid in-/exfiltration of Combat Search & Rescue forces.
Vice President of Osborne's Supermarket, Inc.
Develop, monitor, and alter business strategies to remain competitive and profitable.
Increased same-store sales & net margins 9 of 12 years; including last 4 years!
Developed business strategy to navigate COVID-19 restrictions; increased sales and staffing.
Coordinated and implemented eCommerce solution to ease community burden during COVID-19 pandemic.
Ensure continued professional and personal growth of employees.
Founder of Sand Creek Distillery Ltd.
Planned, built, and developed a craft whisky/rum distillery.
The only distillery on Colorado's Eastern Plains.
Sole-Member, responsible for all aspects of business operations.
Advanced EMT/Firefighter
Hugo Volunteer Fire Department
Firefighter, April 2011
EMT, February 2012
FF1, July 2012
HazMat Operations, July 2012
Firefighter, July 2018
EMT, November 2020
Adjutant/Secretary, January 2021
Email, Web, IT Administrator
Advanced EMT, June 2022
The Hugo Fire Protection District is the primary 911-All Hazards response for Fire, Rescue, HAZMAT, and medical emergencies call within the 540 square mile district.
Philanthropy
Vice Chairman, Lincoln Community Hospital, January 2013 - January 2018
Post Commander, VFW Post 6612, October 2014 - December 2020
