Board Member, McCain Institute
International business and consulting CEO with government affairs, international relations, and security force assistance experience, previously responsible for American Airlines' state and local government affairs in AZ, TX, NM, NV, UT, KS, CO, WY, and ID. Prior experience includes government affairs in CA, HI, AK, OR, and WA. Current member of the Naval Academy Board of Visitors, the Arizona Mexico Commission, McCain Institute Board, Greater Phoenix Leadership, and various state and local chambers throughout the Mountain West. Proven leadership skills combined with exceptional abilities in building coalitions, troubleshooting legislative and diplomatic issues, and interfacing with state, local, national, and international stakeholders. Produced legislative outcomes at the local, state, and national levels. Dari/Farsi speaker, former AfPak Hand, Afghan regional expert, Air Advisor, and helicopter pilot. CFI/ATP. Afghanistan veteran.
link between the Afghan military and U.S. military, advising on cultural, political, and military issues. He then returned to the United States, to take a position with American Airlines as a Director for State and Local Government Affairs out of their Phoenix hub.
The Sedona Forum is the McCain Institute’s annual, high-level gathering of national and international leaders held each spring in the red rock country of Sedona, Arizona. Starting from the assumption of character-driven leadership and core democratic values, The Sedona Forum convenes thought-leaders, decision makers, activists and diverse experts to discuss approaches and solutions to real-world problems.
