I hold a current Coast Guard Merchant Mariner captain license for 100 ton vessels, unlimited passengers. Instructing is a wonderful privilege and I am truly living that dream. Flying and working with youth have always been a passion of mine, however, I enjoy flight instructing all ages. During that time I was involved with the Young Eagles program. One was with adjudicated youth and one in a leadership focused organization. Most of my career has been working as Executive Director of two nonprofit youth organizations. I have held a CFI rating for more than 25 years. I earned my private license in 1979 and after acquiring my commercial rating flew briefly as a corporate pilot. I am a Vietnam Veteran and was stationed as an engineer on an aircraft carrier in the Tonkin Gulf. When I am not spending time with family my hobbies consist of boating, fishing, snowmobiling, and watching or playing sports.Ĭommercial SE/ME – CFI/CFII Thinking about adding my MEI. My wife and I have even added a new member in 2022, which is an amazing gift.

I get to spend time with them on a consistent basis and watch my nephews grow up. One of the great aspects about being back in Green Bay is family. You just have to immerse yourself fully to experience it!

Aviation is simple, yet complex at the same time. People in this industry love to see others achieve their wildest dreams.

It may just be the teacher in me, but there is nothing better than seeing a previous student or Instructor piloting your vacation flight! This role is advantageous because I get to assist in helping others achieve their goals. However, along the way my career has morphed into a Flight School leadership role. This aviation intrigue drew me towards the thought of becoming an Airline Pilot, which is pretty common as an initial goal. I was drawn toward aviation as a child, often stopping what I was doing to watch an aircraft fly overhead.

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