Education

• Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) (In Progress)
  California Baptist University — Expected May 2027

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  Virginia Wesleyan University — May 2024

• Graduate Certificate – Public Procurement
  Mississippi State University — August 2023

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
  Mississippi State University — April 2021

Professional Experience

Chief, NAF Contracting
Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, VA
June 2024 – Present

• Leads the DLA’s global nonappropriated fund (NAF) acquisition program.

• Senior contracting officer responsible for contract policy, execution, and compliance.

• Advises senior leadership on procurement strategy, risk, and reform.

Supervisory Contracting Specialist
U.S. Navy – Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
March 2023 – June 2024

• Oversaw contracting operations across multi-installation NAF programs.

• Led contract negotiations, training, and policy development for acquisition teams.

Aviation Program Manager
Mississippi State University – Raspet Flight Research Lab
June 2022 – March 2023

• Managed $8M+ in FAA-funded aviation research projects.

• Oversaw research teams, compliance, budgets, and deliverables.

Contracting Specialist
U.S. Marine Corps – Camp Pendleton, CA
June 2021 – May 2022

• Drafted and managed complex NAF contracts across services and construction.

• Trained new specialists and served as a purchase card holder with $100K limit.

Funded Research Projects

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) & ASSURE
Raspet Flight Research Lab – Mississippi State University

• Program Manager & Co-PI for 5 UAS safety research projects

• Total funding managed: $8M+

Projects include:

• Aviation Human Factors

• Risk-Based UAS Safety Framework

• Detect-and-Avoid Systems Evaluation

Certifications

• Certified Contract Management Associate – NCMA

• Private Pilot – FAA (High Performance, Complex, Spin)

• Remote Pilot (sUAS) – FAA

• Instrument Rating (Airplane) – FAA

Competencies

• Strategic Procurement | Acquisition Leadership | Aviation Program Management

• Project Budgeting | Federal Compliance | Contract Negotiation

Speaking & Academic Activities

• Distinguished Panelist – Military & Civilian Leadership, AAS & SW Conclave

• Advisor & Former National President – Arnold Air Society & Silver Wings

Awards & Honors

• Meritorious Service Medal (AFROTC, Civilian Honor)

• Lt. Theodore C. Marrs Leadership Award

• Outstanding Region President of the Year – Silver Wings

• Dianne O’Malley Service Award – AFA

• Civilian Recognition for Excellence in Procurement – Navy NAF (2023–2024)

Associations

• National Contract Management Association

• Air & Space Forces Association (Lifetime Member)

• Arnold Air Society & Silver Wings