Hehas over 23 years of experience in the aviation industry, beginning his career with the United States Air Force. Following his honorable discharge from the armed forces, he served as a line mechanic for New York Air and American Airlines. His expertise in the industry led to management positions with Discovery Airways, and Avitas, Inc. He was a founding partner of a company based in Manassas, Virginia, and held numerous executive positions, including vice president. In July of 2000, he founded a consulting company where he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the corporation. He has conducted valuations on a wide variety of aviation assets including assignments for many domestic and international banks, financial institutions, and airlines. He routinely conducts valuations for aviation assets, valued in excess of 3 billion dollars annually. He has been qualified in a Federal District Court as an expert in the valuation of aircraft and aircraft components, and in the maintenance programs for aircraft and their components. He has conducted industry presentations, published articles in numerous trade publications, completed numerous manufacturer and airline courses, and holds an FAA A&P license