Testimonials

"Our expert in strategic planning"
- AF Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Programs

"Turned his division into an enthusiastic, award-winning team"
- STRATCOM Director of Plans and Policy

"His office an incubator for future talent"
- AF Director of Strategic Planing

"A rare talent"
- Deputy Director, International Negotiations, Joint Chiefs of Staff

"He truly is a warrior-leader"
- B-52 Wing Deputy Commander for Operations (later a 2-star General)

Leadership and Organizational Skills

Took over 2 different divisions after predecessor was fired: both turned into top performing "go to" divisions
As Professor of Aerospace Studies, led the University of Oklahoma ROTC unit to 30 year records in every measurable category, including recruiting, awards, officer production and quality
Led his units to earn the most awards and promotions of any comparable unit for last 3 Air Force assignments
Gained “outstanding” and “best seen” inspection ratings in virtually every evaluation
Commanded a geographically-separated unit: sole Air Force presence in the community, kept standards and production high without direct supervision
Commanded 4 major operational flying deployments with outstanding results
Hand-picked to command first-ever combined B-52/B-1 deployment
As Chief of Operations, achieved highest aircrew training completion rate in years despite severe weather and inexperienced crews
Senior leaders say: “turned around an under performing division … now leading the AF!”, “turned his division into an enthusiastic, award-winning team”, “turned a good det [detachment] into a high profile, award winning det”

Led development of US Air Force strategic plan, created “critical future capabilities” construct aligning operational concept, modernization, and strategic vision
Led development of first US Air Force capabilities investment plan, aligned modernization spending with strategy
Co-lead for development of AF Planning and Programming Guidance, called “Best ever”, reduced AF bill by $9B
Used “alternative futures” methodology to create first US Strategic Command long range plan -- first fundamental change in over 40 years
Led development of first post-Cold War nuclear weapon employment policy
Led development of national-level guidance for Information Operations employment
Senior leaders say: “Our expert in strategic planning”, “unique capability to forge consensus”, “creative, astute, visionary”, “problem-solver extraordinaire”, “a most respected national security policy architect”

Led HQ USAF force recapitalization and “Fork in the Road” studies: led to decision to replace aging tankers, analysis used to brief Congress
Recapitalization study team earned Air Staff “Team of the Year” award
Used statistical analysis to cut personnel-induced error rate on nuclear-certified equipment by factor of two
Authored first-ever B-1B tactics manual; operational concept, field and senior-level approval in just 9 months
2-star General's reaction to the manual: “I couldn’t put it down”, reaction from the field: “light years ahead”
Lead analyst on Air Force bomber roadmap study, resulted in decision to resize B-2 procurement, basis of US government position for START I Treaty negotiations
Systems manager for a major academic journal, revised processes, cut manuscript turn time from seven months to three months
Led “Global Environment, Threat and Military Strategy” multiple-command team for Air Armaments Summit
Senior leaders say: “impact at the highest levels”, “his analysis used as a pillar for the AF position”

Currently teaching International Relations, Public Administration and Political Science Methods at university level
Taught 7 years at University level: history, freshman "Gateway", computer technology, top 5% of student evaluations
University Dean: “a true expert”
Developed and mentored talent at all levels: ROTC cadet through Air Force Colonel
Subordinates at all levels earned numerous awards – attracts the best talent
Selected by University of Oklahoma as a President’s Distinguished Faculty Mentor
Senior leaders say: “astute mentor”, “his shop an incubator for future leaders”

Senior military advisor to US delegations to the Conference on Disarmament and UN First Committee
Represented JCS in face-to-face international negotiations for the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
JCS lead for successful Senate ratification of START II, personally prepared the JCS Chairman and other JCS witnesses for testimony, provided support during hearings
JCS member of multiple bilateral and multilateral delegations and working groups with Russia and other nations
Hand-picked to accompany senior leaders to Russia: talks led to Helsinki Summit and START III agreements
Member of interagency delegation which negotiated and drafted summit statements on arms control for three Presidential summits
Jump-started military-to-military contacts with Russia, got them back on track after serious policy crisis
Senior leaders say: “World-class officer, leader, thinker”, “a rare talent”, “my most trusted advisor”

Command Test Director for major weapons test and led data analysis: resulted in changes in operational tactics
Developed and directed testing for first tactics to hold Soviet mobile missiles at risk
Assisted and flew with B-1 Test Team for initial development of B-1 tactics
Command Pilot, served as flight instructor and flight evaluator
Senior leaders say: “a tactics expert and superb teacher”, “he truly is a warrior-leader”