UND Aerospace Hall of Fame
Class of 2024
Education
University of North Dakota, 1988
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Career Experience
2001-Present: Northwest/Delta Air Lines
Captain, Line Check Airman, UND Propel Liaison/Mentor, Delta Brand Ambassador, Flown
the A320, A330, A350, B757, B767, and DC9
2005-2007; 1989-1996: University of North Dakota
Lead Instructor Jet Spectrum Program, FAA DPE, Captain/Instructor Cessna Citation,
Beechjet 400A, King Air C90A and Beechcraft 1900C, Flight Instructor for all fixed-wing
including tailwheel/aerobatics, seaplane, and helicopter courses
1998-2001: Midwest Express Airlines
First Officer MD-88/81/82, ALPA Training Committee Chariman, MD80 series Aircraft
Systems Instructor
1996-1998: Skyway Airlines
Director, Flight Standards & Training, Captain, Check Airman Beechcraft 1900D
Career Accomplishments
Is a gold seal CFI with seven flight instructor ratings: Airplane single engine, Airplane multi-engine, Helicopter, Gyroplane, Glider, Instrument Airplane, and Instrument Helicopter.
Was awarded the Delta Air Lines prestigious Chairman's Club award in 2023, and Delta Flight Operations Employee of the Quarter in 2022.
Based on his extensive instructor experience gained while at UND, he was recruited out of his new hire class at Skyway Airlines to be a Captain/Check Airman and then the Director of Flight Standards & Training.
Todd has flown over 17,000 flight hours and holds type-ratings on 10 turbine/turbojet aircraft.
Strong supporter of UND by establishing scholarship endowments and sponsoring the UND Flight Instructor of the Month program.
Education
University of North Dakota, 1993
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Studies, Minor in Atmospheric Sciences
Career Experience
1993-Present: Sun Country Airlines
Captain, Director of Operations, System Chief Pilot, Base Chief Pilot, Aircrew Program
Designee, Line Check Pilot, Simulator Proficiency Check Pilot, Boeing 727 Flight Engineer,
Customer Service, Crew Shuttle Driver
2005-2010: South Saint Paul Police Department
Patrol Officer
1994-1996: Wings Incorporated Flight School
Flight Instructor
Career Accomplishments
Instrumental in establishing and ensuring the success of the Sun Country Airlines College Bridge Program that debuted at UND.
Key role in transitioning Sun Country Airlines successfully to the B737 as the initial cadre, and developer of the B737 training program.
Played an important role in the expansion of Sun Country Airlines, which has tripled in size since he joined management.
Throughout his leadership career, focuses on protecting employees and making sure that they are taken care of professionally and personally at all levels.
During the industry lulls, served as Patrol Officer for the South Saint Paul Police Department.
Volunteered as a co-pilot with the Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Air Force flying the B-25.
Class of 2023
Education
University of North Dakota, 1976
Bachelor of Science in Business Aviation
Career Experience
1980-2012: Republic, NWA, and Delta Air Lines
Flight Engineer (B-727)
First Officer and Captain (Convair 580)
First Officer and Captain (DC-9)
Captain (A-320)
1980-1986: Minnesota Air National Guard
Pilot (C-130)
1979: U.S. Air Force Pilot Training
T-37, T-38
1976-1978: University of Minnesota - Anoka Airport
Flight Instructor
Career Accomplishments
In 2023 Patrick was awarded The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for 50 continuous years of safe flying.
EAA Chapter 25 President from 2000 to 2003 and currently on the Board of Directors. During his time he started two scholarships. The first one was the Ken Dahlberg/EAA Chapter 25 Scholarship, at UND, for $1000 and is now up to $3000 annually.
Participated on the Board of Directors of the MN Aviation Hall of Fame from 2013 to 2019 and started three scholarships.
Has been the Scholarship Committee Chairman since 2019 for the Minnesota Pilots Association and has started four scholarships.
Patrick is a General Aviation enthusiast with a Cessna 206 on amphibious floats and is currently building a wood and fabric airplane called a Pietenpol.
Education
University of North Dakota, 1970
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Education
Arizona State University, 1975
Master of Arts in Education
Florida State University, 1984
Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Development
UND Athletics: Associated Press All-American Football Player, twice named UND Athletics Hall of Fame, two sport letterwinner
Career Experience
2000-2016: University of North Dakota
Dean of the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences
CEO of the UND Aerospace Foundation
1998-2000: Delta Air Lines
Director of Training
Director of Tech Ops Training
1984-1998: Singer / Hughes Aircraft / Raytheon
Director of Training Systems
Senior Scientist
1970-1978: United States Air Force
Pilot
Instructor Pilot and Research Instructor Pilot (Human Resources Laboratory)
Faculty (US Air Force Academy)
Finalist 1975 USAF Systems Command Junior Officer of the Year
Career Accomplishments
Recognized internationally as an authority in the Training, Instructional Design, and Education fields, publishing over 40 Technical Reports and Refereed Journal Articles.
Developed the concepts of Training Systems Engineering and Scalable Simulation Technology applied to the B-2, F-117, and other military aircrew training systems.
During his time as Dean, the college expanded its graduate offerings with all departments, offering both Masters and Doctoral degrees, and conducted over $143 million in funded research awards.
Author of the book Nowhere But North Dakota capturing his 16 years as Dean of the Odegard School.
Awards: Dean Emeritus 2016 and Recipient of the State of North Dakota Meritorious Service Medal
Class of 2022
Education
University of North Dakota, 1970
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, AFROTC Commission
Career Experience
1981-2010: Alaska Airlines
Captain
First Officer
Flight Engineer (B-727, B-737, MD-80)
Instructor Pilot
Check Airman
FAA Designated Examiner for Type-Ratings
1977-1981: United Airlines
Flight Officer (DC-8, B-727, B-737)
1970-1993: United States Air Force and Montana Air National Guard
Headquarters Director of Operations for Montana ANG
Pilot F-106
Weapons Systems Officer in F-4
Career Accomplishments
Lyle has flown over 30,000 flight hours in everything from his homebuilt AirCam to the F-106 to the B-737.
Developed the Ops Plan for the Air Defense of North America for the Montana ANG that eventually was standardized for all of NORAD.
Set a world record for flying supersonic and launching an unguided Genie AIR-2 that detonated just seven feet from its target at a closure rate of 4,070 miles an hour.
Was instrumental in launching the MD-80 at Alaska Airlines serving as an instructor pilot, FAA Designated Examiner and producing training materials.
Mentored hundreds of professional pilots, took the initiative to speak to every freshman class at UND Aerospace from 1993-2001.
Education
University of North Dakota, 1990
Bachelor of Science Aeronautical Studies, Minor in Space Studies
Student Athlete
Three-year starting defensive back for UND Football
Career Experience
2005-Present: JetBlue Airways
Newark Base Chief Pilot
Captain
Gateway Programs Manager
Talent Acquisition
Vets in Blue
DE&I Liaison
2000-2005: Midwest Express Connect (Skyway)
Captain
First Officer
1994-2000: United States Navy (Active Duty)
Operations and Tet Control Officer (USMEPCOM)
Physics/Football Coach Naval Academy Prep School
Engineering Officer
1990-1993: University of North Dakota
Flight Instructor
Advisor Black Student Union
Career Accomplishments
Eric has flown over 16,000 flight hours and has type ratings in the A320/A321, E190, 328JET, BE-1900D.
Instrumental in founding the JetBlue Foundation Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) Academy Initiative. Organized and facilitated seven ACE academies through OBAP.
Successfully grew the JetBlue University Gateway Program from two schools and two dozen pilots to six schools/seven campuses and 300+ pilots, 75+ of which are now JetBlue Pilots.
Developed Mentoring Programs for the Gateways, New Hire Pilots and VetConnect Program, has mentored hundreds of young people interested in aviation careers.
Received The Joint Service Accommodation Medal for leading the Syracuse MEPS unit as the acting Commanding Officer extended 6 months past commitment.
Class of 2021
Since graduating in 1979, Hart has more than 42 years of airline operations experience. Until 2009, Hart held a variety of directing roles at Northwest Airlines, Inc. with expertise in operations control, passenger service, aircraft servicing, international operations, government and airport relations, facilities, and flight dispatch.
Since 2009, Hart has worked for Delta Air Lines as General Manager for Airman Certification Standards at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Hart has also served as the team leader of the Frozen Flyers since 2008 for the Minnesota Polar Bear Plunge, which benefits the Special Olympics.
In 2020, his team raised more than $270,000, and has raised more than $1 million since joining the Frozen Flyers.
Education
University of North Dakota, 1979
Bachelor of Business Administration in Aviation Administration
Career Experience
2009-Present: Delta Air Lines
General Manager, ACS MSP
1979-2009: Northwest Airlines, Inc.
Director, Operations Control, MSP
Director, International Operations, MSP
Director, Station Operations, NRT
Director, Customer Service, MSP - Aircraft Cleaning
Director, Emergency Management
Director, System Operations Control
Career Accomplishments
Over 42 years of airline operations experience. Specific expertise in operations control, passenger service, aircraft servicing, international operations, government and airport relations, facilities, and flight dispatch.
Delta Chairman's Club honoree (2012)
Served as the team leader of the Frozen Flyers since 2008 for the Minnesota Polar Bear Plunge which benefits Special Olympics. In 2020, his team raised over $271,000 to benefit Special Olympics. From 2008-2020, the Frozen Flyers have cumulatively raised over $1 million.
Recently selected into the Delta R.I.S.E. program. R.I.S.E. is the Delta mentorship program which matches mentor partners with mentors to advance Delta's leadership profile.
Starting his career in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant as an Air Traffic Control Specialist, Koslosky went on to serve as a Planning Supervisor, Operations Manager, and Executive Director for multiple airports in Wisconsin and Michigan.
From 1986 to 1991, he was Executive Director of the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority before being named Executive Director of Gerald R. Ford International Airport, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a position he held until 2012.
Koslosky was directly involved in the creation of two degree programs at UND: the Airport Administration degree granted through the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration, and the Aeronautical Studies degree granted through the College of Arts & Sciences.
Education
University of North Dakota, 1976
Bachelor of Science in Business & Public Administration - Airport Administration
Career Experience
2012-2017: Prein & Newhof Engineers
Senior Aviation Consultant
1991-2012: Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Executive Director
1986-1991: Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority
Executive Director
1981-1986: Dane County Regional Airport
Operations Manager
1976-1981: Wisconsin Department of Transportation-Bureau of Aeronautics
Planning Supervisor
Career Accomplishments
Mr. Koslosky served in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant as an Air Traffic Control Specialist in control tower and radar approach control facilities.
Recipient of countless industry recognitions, including the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) Award of Excellence, and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Chairman Resolution
Mr. Koslosky was directly involved in the creation and execution of two new 4-year degree programs at UND, including the Airport Administration degree granted through the College of Business & Public Administration, and an Aeronautical Studies degree granted through the College of Arts & Sciences.
Adams has more than 40 years of civil and military aerospace experience, specializing in business development and strategies support with emphasis in avionics. He served the United States Air Force as a B-52 combat flight crew member during the Vietnam conflict, where he was awarded the USAF Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters.
Adams would go on to co-found Accord Technology, where, during his tenure as COO, he achieved FAA approval for the industry's first advanced GPS sensors used in ADS-B technologies.
In 2015, Adams co-founded Aerospace Business Development, where he has since served as Managing Director. Four years later, in 2019, he co-founded AviaGlobal Group, another aerospace business development venture.
Education
University of North Dakota, 1975
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Aviation Administration
Career Experience
2019-Present: AviaGlobal Group LLC
Co-Founder & Managing Member-Development
2015-Present: Aerospace Business Development LLC
Co-Founder & Managing Director
2015-2016: Aspen Avionics, Inc.
Executive Vice President
2008-2015: Accord Technology LLC
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Career Accomplishments
Hal Adams has over 40 years of civil and military aerospace experience, specializing in business development and strategies support, with emphasis in avionics.
Adams partnered with Accord Software & Systems to found Accord Technology. During his tenure as COO, Accord Technology achieved FAA approval for the industry's first advanced GPS sensors used in ADS-B and precision approaches.
Aspen Avionics acquired Accord Technology in 2015 and Adams was Executive VP of Aspen until leaving in February 2017 to devote full time to ABD. He is still an investor in Aspen Avionics.
Life experience includes USAF B-52 combat flight crew member and operations during the Vietnam conflict, awarded the USAF Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters. He is a U.S. FAA commercial pilot with an instrument rating and Certified Flight Instructor.
Class of 2020
From 1979 through 2018, Dubuque's roles at the University of North Dakota included Chief Flight Instructor, Assistant Director of Flight Operations, and Director of Extension Programs. He helped establish eight extension sites on behalf of the UND Aerospace Foundation to provide flight training, which included partnerships with the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, as well as Cirrus Aircraft. Currently, the Phoenix extension site flies more than 45,000 flight hours annually.
Dubuque is also credited with buying and selling more than 300 aircraft for the University, and his strategy of owning rather than leasing aircraft saved millions of dollars for UND.
Education
University of North Dakota, 1981
Bachelor of Business Administration in Aviation Administration
Career Experience
1979-2018: University of North Dakota
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
Director of Extension Programs
Assistant Director of Flight Operations
Chief Flight Instructor
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
1975-1979: Grand Forks Aviation
General Manager
Career Accomplishments
Bought and sold over 300 aircraft for the University of North Dakota. His business acumen to own, not lease, aircraft has saved millions of dollars for UND Aerospace.
As an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) he has certified over 1,000 pilots, many UND students and instructors.
Established eight extension sites for UND Aerospace Foundation to provide flight training. This included partnerships with the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and Cirrus Aircraft. Currently the Phoenix site flies over 45,000 flight hours annually.
Developed innovative marketing campaigns that raised the awareness of UND Aerospace.
Serving as Chairman of the Board for the UND Aerospace Foundation since 2008, Martin spent many years of his career in airline leadership positions. In 1980, he joined the team that founded People Express Airlines, where he served as Managing Officer and helped lead the airline to $1 billion in revenue, 5,000 employees, and 130 aircraft in just five years.
After merging with Continental Airlines and acquiring Frontier Airlines in 1986, Martin would go on to serve as President for Frontier and later as Regional Vice-President for Continental. He is also credited with establishing the first university pilot bridge program between an airline and UND in the early 1980s.
While at UND, Martin was the first student president of the Student Aviation Advisory Council in 1969, and was on the first UND Flying Team to compete in the annual NIFA SAFECON competition.
Education
University of North Dakota, 1971
Bachelor of Business Administration in Aviation Administration
Career Experience
2008-Present: UND Aerospace Foundation
Chairman of the Board
1987-1991: Continental Airlines
Regional Vice-President
1986-1987: Frontier Airlines
President
1980-1986: People Express Airlines
Managing Officer
1972-1980: Northwest Airlines
Reservation Management
Sales Representative
Tour Sales Management
Career Accomplishments
During his tenure as Chairman of the UNDAF Board, Robin Hall was built and numerous new student scholarship dollars were secured.
In 1980 joined the start up team that founded People Express Airlines, which in five years grew to $1 Billion in revenue, over 5,000 employees, and 130 aircraft before being merged with Continental Airlines in 1986.
Established the first university pilot bridge program between an airline and UND in the early 1980s. Over 100 recent UND graduates started at People Express Airlines as Flight Engineers.
When People Express Airlines acquired Frontier Airlines in 1986, Larry Martin was chosen to serve as the Frontier Airline President.
First student president of the Student Aviation Advisory Council (SAAC) in 1969.
Proud to have been on the first UND Flying Team to compete in the NIFA competition.
Since his graduation in 1985, Haugaard has served as a Captain, Director of Pilot Hiring, and System Chief Pilot for Horizon Air. Before finishing at UND, Haugaard also worked as a flight instructor and as a charter pilot for Northern Airway.
UND Aerospace recognized Haugaard for his role in bringing more than 500 UND alumni to fly for Horizon Air via a university partnership valuing academic experiences for aspiring pilots. He's credited with mentoring many professionals in the industry, as well as serving as an Industry Trustee on the Board of Directors of the Aviation Accreditation Board International for 12 years.
Education
University of North Dakota, 1985
Bachelor of Business Administration in Aviation Administration
Career Experience
1985-Present: Horizon Air
Captain
Director of Pilot Hiring
System Chief Pilot
1983-1985: Northern Airways
Charter Pilot
1982-1983: University of North Dakota
Flight Instructor
Career Accomplishments
Paved the way for over 500 UND alumni to be hired at Horizon Air through a unique revolutionary partnership that valued academic experiences.
Mentored many professionals in the aviation industry, making the people he worked with his proudest accomplishment.
Part of the Horizon Air leadership team that brought about many innovations to the industry, such as Required Navigation Performance (RNP) approaches, Heads-up display (HUD), and flying to reduced minimums.
Served as an Industry Trustee on the Board of Directors of the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) for 12 years.
Boerboon is perhaps best known as an air show performer, having flown in more than 100 events and creating the one-of-a-kind Yak 110 - a combination of two Yak 55 aircraft with an additional jet engine. But since 1999, Boerboon has flown for Delta Air Lines as an Airbus 320 Captain.
Before joining Delta, he flew for Grand Canyon Air Tours and American Eagle Airlines between 1992 and 1999. Boerboon won the US National Aerobatic Championship in 2003 and 2007 in the Advanced category, as well as in 2010 in the Unlimited category. He's a member of both U.S. Advanced and Unlimited Aerobatic teams, having flown in multiple World Aerobatic Championships with numerous awards and accolades.
Education
University of North Dakota, 1992
Bachelor of Science in Airway Science/Aircraft Systems Management
Career Experience
2004-Present: Air Show Performer
Pilot: Yak 110 and Jet Waco
1999-Present: Delta Air Lines
Captain: Airbus 320
1994-1999: American Eagle Airlines
Pilot: Jetstream 32, Saab 340, and ATR 42/72
1993-1994: Grand Canyon Air Tours
Cessna 206/207 & 402
1992-1993: University of North Dakota
Aerobatic Flight Instructor: Tailwheel & Spin Training
Career Accomplishments
Inspires the next generation of aviation professionals by performing in over 100 air shows.
Performs at EAA AirVenture 2012-present.
Keynote speaker for numerous aviation events.
Created the Yak 110 by combining two Yak 55s and adding a jet engine; it is a one of a kind aircraft.
Won the US National Aerobatic Championship in the Advanced category in 2003 and 2007, and Unlimited category in 2010. Member of both US Advanced and Unlimited Aerobatic teams and flew at multiple World Aerobatic Championships with numerous awards and accolades.
Member of the 1989 and 1990 National Championship NIFA UND Flying Team and regional Top Pilot.
Class of 2019
Education
University of North Dakota, 1978
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration
Career Experience
2015-present: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Regional Vice President
2003-2015: Bombardier Aerospace
Business Aircraft Sales Director
1993-2003: Beechcraft Sales, Inc/Raytheon Aircraft Company
Regional Sales Director
1978-1993: Elliott Beechcraft
Sales Manager
1975-1978: University of North Dakota
Flight Instructor
Career Accomplishments
Has received the top sales award at Beechcraft, Raytheon, and Bombardier, including the Olive Ann Beech Award and Salesman of the Year
Served the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences by sitting on all of the Dean's Search Committees to assist in selecting the future leaders of the college (1999 and 2016)
Has been supporting UND aviation students for decades through an established Aviation Department scholarship
Attributes his success in the aviation industry to his experiences at UND, including: serving as the President of Alpha Eta Rho, Chairman of the Student Aviation Advisory Council, and Assistant Coach of the UND Flying Team
Education
University of North Dakota, 1977
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration
Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
Master's in Business Administration
Career Experience
2012-present: The Boeing Company
Director of Aviation Business Consulting
2010-2012: Pinnacle Airlines
Senior Vice President of Operations
2009: Delta Air Lines
Vice President of Flight Operations and System Operations Control
1977-2009: Northwest Airlines
Vice President
System Operations Control Managing Director
System Operations Control Operations Planner
Flight Dispatcher
Transportation Agent
1976-1977: University of North Dakota
Aircraft Dispatcher
Career Accomplishments
Served on the Department of Transportation's National Task Force to develop model contingency plans to deal with lengthy airline on-board ground delays
Led the System Operations Control (SOC) Center for one of the largest US Airlines
Was instrumental in the successful merger of two of the world's largest SOCs: Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines (2009)
Education
University of North Dakota, 1978
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Career Experience
1995-present: Fargo Jet Center LLC
Chief Executive Officer
1975-1997: Weather Modification LLC
Chief Executive Officer
President
Vice President
Director of Electronics
Weather Research Pilot
Summer Electronics Radar Technician
1975-1977: University of North Dakota
Part-time Meteorological Radar Technician
Career Accomplishments
400+ internships offered through Weather Modification LLC and Fargo Jet Center LLC: 387 UND pilot internships since 1974 and 62 meteorologists internships since 1996
Business Innovator of the Year, awarded by University of North Dakota's Center for Innovation (2001)
Small Business Exporter of the Year, awarded by North Dakota's U.S. Small Business Administration (1997)
Education
University of North Dakota, 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration
Career Experience
1995-present: Fargo Jet Center LLC
Co-Founder
President
1993-present: Weather Modification LLC
Vice President
1990-1992: Aon plc
Sales Representative
1986-1990: Securian Financial
Group Representative
Career Accomplishments
Vice President at Weather Modification, Inc. (1992)
Co-Founded Fargo Jet Center (1995)
Promoted to President of Fargo Jet Center, Inc. (2001)
Fargo Jet Center, Inc. was awarded "2010 Business of the Year" from the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce
Elected Chairman of the National Air Transportation Association (2012)
Class of 2018
The University of North Dakota's involvement with the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) predates the department of aviation. The UND Flying Club, spearheaded by John Odegard, began competing at the National Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) in 1966. It was at this national event of collegiate aviation programs where Odegard networked with individuals and gained access to curriculum that would serve as the basis of what was later approved to start the aviation program at UND.
It took nearly 20 years of competing at the National SAFECON for UND to secure a National Championship. In 1985, Coach Kent Lovelace led his team to an astounding victory over the rival teams. Winning this competition on the national stage propelled UND's aviation program to be considered a leader in collegiate aviation. The first victory started an unmatched period of success with UND winning seven consecutive national championships from 1985 through 1991. UND elevated the level of competition for the nation that continues to this day. The success of the 1985 National Championship Flying Team helped shape the future of aviation education and prominence at UND today.
Kent Lovelace, Coach
Robert Beckner, Assistant Coach
Phillip Hein, Assistant Coach
Joe Johnson, John Caturina, Rob Geisler, William Ward, Timothy Kutchera, Charlie Kalvoda, Bill Schuelter, Rod Reynolds, Steve Church, Grant Smith
Education
University of North Dakota, 1982
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Studies and Geography, Minor in Atmospheric Sciences
Career Experience
2008-present: Delta Airlines
Captain
Line Check Airman
In Command Leadership Instructor
Pilot Interviewer
Delta Brand Ambassador
1986-2008: Northwest Airlines
Captain
First Officer
Pilot Interviewer
1985-1986: Republic Airlines
First Officer
1980-1983: University of North Dakota
Flight Instructor
Career Accomplishments
To date, Karen has flown over 23,000 flight hours and has type ratings in the DC-9, A320, and A330
Only pilot to receive both the prestigious Delta's Chairmen's Club award and the Northwest Airlines President's Club honor
Chosen to fly the delivery flight of Delta's first A330 from France to the United States
Mentored hundreds of young people interested in aviation careers
Founding member of UND's MACH group
Education
University of North Dakota, 1973
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration
Wichita State University
Master's in Business Administration
Career Experience
1974-2010: Cessna
Director of Marketing Operations
Director of Propeller Marketing and Distribution Planning
Manager of Business Development
Manager of Client Relations
Citation Regional Sales Manager
Manager of Sales and Administration
Transportation Analyst
Career Accomplishments
Cessna Hangar 10, increase student pilot starts
Member of the initial management team that successfully built and launched Cessna's Conquest Marketing Division
Member of the initial management team that successfully launched the Company Airline Program, an innovative turnkey leave program, new to the aviation industry
Charter member of the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Aviation Alumni Advisory Board
Primary liaison between Cessna and author Jeffrey L. Rodengen in writing and publishing the book The Legend of Cessna