I moved to Sherwood, Oregon in 1972 at age five from long beach California.  I got my first taste of general aviation at Twin Oaks at the age of 10 when family friends flew up in their Cherokee and I remember thinking what a cool job it would be to work here. I spent 4 1/2 years in the Coast Guard and then went to OIT where I got my bachelor degree in manufacturing engineering technology. After that I returned to the Coast Guard and served 23 years during which time I got my private pilot license and instrument rating.  In 2017 I once again pursued my passion for flying and enrolled in Central Oregon Community College professional pilot program where I completed my commercial, CFI, CFII, and multi engine ratings.  In 2018 I became a full time flight instructor and also worked for Leading Edge line department on the side.  I instructed for leading edge and COCC for 4 years. In 2022  we moved back to the valley when my step-daughter had her first child and now I am a grandparent.  I got a job at Hillsboro Aviation as line tech, then avionics tech,  then line manager.  While at Hillsboro, friends said I should use my Coast Guard experience and become an A&P,  which I had actually started the process for back in 2003.  I was offered the job at Twin Oaks to pursue my apprenticeship, and am actively working toward finishing my A&P. I feel very privileged to be employed at Twin Oaks and can’t think of a better family to work for.

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