Major: Airway Science
Year of Graduation: 1989
Current Position: Vice President, Western Region Sales
Hometown: Grand Forks, ND

I received an MBA from University of St. Thomas in MSP, worked at an aviation related advertising agency during graduate school, recruited to Raytheon Aircraft to manage their advertising programs, moved into sales when Raytheon started their fractional aircraft ownership program, Raytheon Travel Air, recruited to NetJets to handle sales in the upper Midwest, then I was promoted to oversee the sales force in the Western half of the U.S.

Interacting with successful business executives and business owners and impacting their lives with a private aviation solution. Being a part of an exciting growth area in aviation.

By providing me with a solid background in all facets of the aviation industry as well as the knowledge that you get from a liberal arts education. A UND aviation education is well understood and respected in the industry. It puts you ahead of many other job applicants.

Take in as much as you can from your overall collegiate experience. This includes things both inside and outside of the aviation program. Get involved in leadership opportunities through clubs or social groups. The more well rounded you are, the more attractive you will be to employers. Plus you'll have more fun.