I'm running for the AOG Board of Directors and need your support!

I'm a 1986 graduate of the Zoo, flew special operations helicopters, spent time on Wall Street trading emerging market debt, and now am an entrepreneur in the media business.

I'm running for the USAFA AOG Board of Directors and need 100 graduate signatures by month end to qualify.

Below is what I presented to USAFA AOG as to my past and future support for the Academy. I need your support - please sign the petition found here.

Thank you in advance!

I have been heavily involved in working to ensure the Academy maintains adherence to its true mission of training warrior officers for the USAF since separating from service in 1994. I run a media company that has reported extensively on this subject.  I also wrote about this subject extensively while a columnist at The Washington Times.

I have landed a three ship of MH-53J Pave Low special operations helicopters on the Terrazzo and held demonstrations while parked there for the Cadet Wing. 

I have attended dozens of reunions and football games around the nation since graduation, cheering on the Falcons.  

In addition, I have encouraged multiple young men and women to enter the Academy; I have referred these young adults to retired flag officers for coaching on an Air Force career as well.  

Once on the AOG Board, I will continue to work to ensure the AOG supports the Academy in maintaining high standards for cadets in all areas to provide our Air Force with the best possible officer pipeline.  I also want to focus on encouraging graduates to be involved in maintaining tradition at our beloved institution.

Since attending my 40th reunion, I came away with a renewed understanding of the value of the bonds established with other graduates years ago.  I want to encourage other graduates to work to maintain those connections and cultivate them as they grow even more beneficial to all over the passing years.  The Academy benefits from a close-knit and involved graduate community.  

I'd like to work on building this comraderie within the Long Blue Line.  I relish the opportunity to get started.