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RESUME FOR © “JAMES'E: LINK © (850) 837-4257
Education: U.S, Naval Academy --- B.S. Elec. Engrg
Univ . of Okla. ---- Masters, Aero Engr
‘USAF Air War College, Lockheed Senior Mgt. Train. (Stanford U.)
Experience: 23 yrs USAF Retired Lt.Col., Over 5,600 hrs Flying Time, with
131 Combat Missions -Viet Nam
13 years with Lockheed Martin Corp. (2 yrs Dayton Rep., 4 yrs
' As Vice President, Lockheed Asia, Tokyo, Japan ; and 5 years as
President , Lockheed Canada, Ottawa, Ont.
Have been on 3 City of Destin Committees for total of over 16 years:
a. Public Works and Safety Committee (current)
b. Planning Commission or Local Planning Agency (current)
c. Airport Committee (Chairman for over 4 years)
Member of Destin Water Users ,Inc. Bd of Directors. (10 yrs — to present)
Have flown from the 3 local airports for the past 20 years: Destin Airport,
Crestview Airport and Baker Field (private) .
| have worked with the past two County Airport Managers on Noise Abatement
programs, Traffic control problems, and Airport tower requests with the FAA.
| owned 5 different type aircraft in the past 23 yrs, until 2 yrs ago when lost FAA
Medical. | am presently the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assoc. representative for
Airport Support Program (ASN) for the Destin airport (DTS).
Chime SL
MICHAEL T. IRONS
266 Twin Lakes Lane
Destin FL, 32541
850-974-1120
Email: mirons88@yahoo.com
27 Feb 2014
Mr Michael Stenson
Northwest Florida Airport
Mr Stenson
I am interested in volunteering to be a member of the Destin Airport Advisory Committee.
Attached you will find my resume. Please let me know if you would like any more
information.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL T. IRONS CMSGT, USAF
Enclosed: resume
WORK EXPERIENCE USAF 10/2011 — present
Hurlburt Field Florida
Grade Level: E-9 CMSgt
Civil Engineer Functional Manager
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Civil
Engineer on matters impacting more than 550 enlisted Civil Engineers. Resolves AFSOC
readiness issues involving enlisted assignment, training, and equipping. Provides oversight of
formal, contingency and on the job training for 13 separate Civil Engineer craftsman
specialities. Manages the command Civil Engineer inspection program and represents
AFSOC to Headquarters Air Force on Civil Engineer education, training, manpower, and
assignment issues.
WORK EXPERIENCE USAF 5/2010 — 10/2011
Spangdablem Air Base, Germany
Grade Level: E-9 CMSgt .
Mission Support Group Superintendent:
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Mission Support Group Commander on matters concerning the
health, training, and welfare of 1,300 enlisted Airmen. Coordinated on all personnel actions
in conjunction with 7 Superintendents and Commanders supporting the Wing mission of
conducting strategic attack, close air support and suppression of enemy air defences.
‘Managed teams providing communications, security, engineering, housing, transportation,
supply, logistic, education, recreation, disaster response and recovery, fire and environmental
protection for more than 13,500 people
WORK EXPERIENCE USAF 03/2008 ~ 05/2010
Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
Grade Level: E-9 CMSet
Civil Engineer Squadron Superintendent:
Enlisted leader of largest Civil Engineer Squadron in Europe with 404 US and 276 German
Nationals Assigned. Responsible to the Commander for all matters concerning the training,
education and effective utilization of 404 enlisted men and women. Oversaw facility
management of 2.4K facilities, three Fighter Squadrons and a 24/7 Air Mobility Command
ramp operation. From June to December 2009 deployed as the Superintendent 332 Civil
Engineer Squadron Balad Iraq, responsible to the Commander for the leadership of a 410
person enlisted force performing facility maintenance, construction management, fire
protection and explosive ordinance disposal on the largest Air Force installation in Iraq
supporting more than 23K forces, 2 runways and the busiest aerial port in the entire
department of defense,
WORK EXPERIENCE USAF 05/2005 — 03/2008
Kadena Air Base, APO AP Okinawa
Grade Level: E-8 SMSgt
Chief Heavy Repait/Operations Flight Superintendent:
Superintendent of largest Heavy Repair Element in the United States Air Force, directed the
daily operations of 223 craftsmen performing maintenance and repair on 14K facilities,
DoDDS schools, 200 miles of roads, 6M square feet of airfield pavement across 12.3K acres
of real estate. Planned and organized $1.3M in construction projects thru 4 subordinate work
centers and executed more than 4,000 direct scheduled repair actions annually.
WORK EXPERIENCE USAF 10/2002 — 04/2005
Charleston Air Force Base, Charleston SC
Grade Level; E-7 MSgt
Superintendent Maintenance Engineering:
Supervised a 24 person Maintenance Engineering Department responsible for base-wide
Operations and Maintenance. Directed customer service, planning and contract management
departments responsible for managing over $5M in annual requirements to include routine
maintenance contracts, refuse collection, landscaping and indefinite delivery indefinite
quantity contracts,
Education:
2000 Non-commissioned Officer Academy, Lackland AFB Texas
2001 Associate of Applied Science Degree in Construction Technology, CCAF
2005 USAF Senior Non-commissioned Officer Academy, Gunter Annex, Alabama
2008 Chiefs Leadership Course Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex Alabama
2009 Bachelors of Arts in Management AMU
2010 Gettysburg Leadership Experience Gettysburg College PA (40 hr course)
References:
Marc R. Vandeveer Col USAF Commander 48" Mission Support Group
Phone Number DSN 314-226-4805
Email Address: Marc.vandeveer@us.af.mil
Charles D. Kuhl Col USAF Commander 55 Mission Support Group
Phone Number DSN 312-271-5552
Email Address: Charles, Khul@us.af.mil
Okaloosa County Airports
ATTN: ACAC Applicants
1701 SR 85N
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
To Whom It May Concern:
320 Branch Hill Park
Niceville, FL 32578
Cell: (850) 420-0156
Home: (850) 266-7256
david. prichard@cox.net
February 19, 2014
I am interested in serving on the Airport Compatibility Advisory Committee. I have a Master of Urban
and Regional Planning degree from Virginia Tech. I have 6 years of experience as a land use planner
with extensive experience assessing airport compatibility. I am a retired US Army Aviator with over
23 years experience. I also hold a FAA commercial rotorcraft — instrument rating.
Thank you, in advance, for your consideration. I have attached my résumé. You may reach me at your
convenience.
Sincerely,
DLSAZ./
David S. Prichard, AICP
02~21~14P10:59 RCVD
DAVID S. PRICHARD | AICP
320 Branch Hill Park, Niceville, FL 32578-4916 | david.prichard@cox.net | 850-420-0156
EDUCATION ~ Planning
12/2007 Master of Urban & Regional Planning | Virginia Tech | 3.91/4.00
12/1990 Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Program - Urban Studies | University of Tennessee | 3.94/4.0
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Land Use Transportation Connection | APA | 2011
Understanding Map Projections and Coordinate Systems | ESRI | 2012
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite SP Statistical Software (SPSS)
ArcView (GIS) DOD NOISEMAP FAA Integrated Noise Model (INM)
PLANNING EXPERIENCE
Project Manager Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) _1/2011 — Present
Duties: Write proposals for work, estimate costs, create work plans and schedules, manage project budgets,
supervise personnel, and maintain positive relationship with clients.
Projects:
Support for Encroachment Planning and Mitigation for the Eglin Test and Training Complex (3/2013)
Support for Range Planning and Environmental Support for the Sustainment and Modernization of the Eglin
Test and Training Complex (2/2013)
Support for the Sustainment and Modernization of the Eglin Test and Training Complex (3/2012)
Support for the Sustainment and Modernization of the Eglin Test and Training Complex (1/2011)
Technical Lead Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) _1/2009 —~ Present
Duties: Manage, coordinate, and execute project tasks; keep the team, management, and customers informed of
program status through periodic reviews; develop work breakdown tasks and schedules; ensure quality control
of deliverables; and ensure customer satisfaction.
Project Tasks:
Update of Eglin [AFB] Comprehensive Range Plan (CRP) Land Use Plan (current)
Update of Eglin CRP Airspace Plan (current)
Update of Eglin CRP Management Plan (2013)
Update of Eglin CRP Non-technical Support Plans (2013)
Range Roads Management Plan (2013)
Access Control Master Plan (2013)
Encroachment Mitigation Assessment and Strategies (2013)
Update of Eglin CRP Technical Support Plans (2013)
Mid Bay Bridge Connector Disconnected Parcels Study (2013)
Eglin Range General Plan (2011)
Eglin Comprehensive Range Plan (2011)
Area Development Plan for Hurlburt Field Renewable Energy Project (2010)
Update of Cannon AFB General Plan (2009)
Long Range Development Plan for Fairchild AFB (2009)
Land Use Planner _ Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) _ 1/2008 — Present
Duties: Provide consultative planning services and expertise; develop short and long term plans, for Eglin AFB,
which are sustainable for the mission, the natural environment, and the growth of surrounding communities;
create buffering strategies for Eglin AFB; provide technical support to the Eglin range planning committees;
evaluate local communities’ comprehensive plans, land development codes, and amendments; determine airport
capacity, conduct airport noise modeling; evaluate land use compatibility, and attend local planning meetings
and transportation planning organization meetings.
EDUCATION — Aviation/Military
2003 Instructor Pilot Standardization Course, EAATS
2003 Aviation Maintenance Managers Course, USAA VNC
2000 OH-58D Warrior Aviator Qualification Course, USAAVNC
1997 Initial High Altitude Mountain Qualification Course, WAATS
1995 OSHA Compliance Management Course, USAAVNC
1995 U.S. Army Aviation Safety Officer Course, USAAVNC
1993 Reconnaissance & Interdiction Detachment Qualification Course, WAATS
1991 OH-6 Instructor Pilot Qualification Course, EAATS
1986 OH-58 Instructor Pilot Qualification Course, USAAVNC
1984 Initial Entry Rotary Wing Course (Aeroscout), USAAVNC
1983 Warrant Officer Military Development Course, USAA VNC
1982 Instructor Training Course for Tank Commanders, USAARMC
1982 Basic Training & M-60-A3 Main Battle Tank Crew Member Training, USAARMC
AVIATION/MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Pilot-in-Command, Standardization Instructor Pilot TN Army National Guard (TNARNG) 4/1993 — 7/2006
Duties: Plan, brief, and conduct search & rescue, counter-drug, and counter-terrorism missions; conduct aircrew
academic and flight training, standardization, and evaluations.
Military Liaison to the Appalachian High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Taskforce 10/2004 ~ 7/2006
Duties: Facilitate the exchange of information and ensure mutual understanding and unity of purpose between
the Task Force and the Military Counter-drug Division. Supervise military support personnel.
Aviation Team Leader for East Tennessee Counter-drug Missions 8/2003 ~ 9/2004.
Duties: Military liaison to law enforcement; supervise military team members.
Operations Officer for the Reconnaissance and Aerial Interdiction Detachment (RAID) 1/1999 — 7/2003
Duties: Coordinate the deployment of mission assets; advise the commander on aviation issues; assist in
establishing a flying hour program and fiscal budget; assign missions; and standardize unit operating |
procedures,
Reconnaissance & Aerial Interdiction Detachment Commander (Interim) 7/1998 — 1/1999 -
Duties: Manage the deployment of mission assets; manage the flying hour program; assign missions; supervise
personnel.
Air Boss and Aviation Safety Officer Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 8/1997 — 7/1999 (PRN)
Duties: For the Airborne Counterdrug Operations Training Program provide classroom instruction; brief
aviation missions;
