An aerospace enthusiast my entire life, I love to solve problems and lead teams to make better flying machines. I hold multiple patents on airplane structural architecture and assembly—two recognized by Boeing with Special Invention awards. Selected as a Technical Fellow, I led functional and cross-functional teams to develop innovative fuselage designs. Recognized as an industry expert in composite design, analysis and repair, I develop and implement new material systems into structural solutions. I develop and teach classes for industry and academia. For fun I still make paper and model airplanes, fly paragliders, and read about the exploits of the moon landings. My passion drives me to the next generation of flying machines, where my expertise, curiosity, and team skills will make them better.