Don is married and resides in the Nashville area. Don has been deeply involved in aviation for over thirty years, culminating in his current roles as commercial pilot, aviation consultant, and SF50 mentor pilot. He takes great pride in meticulously and professionally serving my clients throughout the country with a focus on safety, efficiency, and personalized service. His dedication to aviation extends to my service with the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary – Civil Air Patrol since 2014, where he contributes as a mission pilot. Furthermore, Don has accumulated over 1200 hours of flight time in the SF50 Vision Jet, gaining extensive experience flying across the country and in various weather conditions as both a contract pilot and mentor.

Beyond aviation, Don’s professional journey includes significant accomplishments in law enforcement and Special Operations. He later transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding a company in the mid-90s that revolutionized tactical communication for military and law enforcement. He designed and innovated a range of tactical communication products focused on enhanced situational awareness, tactical capabilities, and hearing protection. This innovation expanded the company’s reach to over sixty countries.

Don’s background demonstrates a strong blend of leadership, operational expertise, and business acumen. He has consistently been described by supervisors, colleagues, clients, and former staff as conscientious, meticulous, analytical, and collaborative. He places the utmost importance on professionalism, competency, proficiency, safety, discretion, loyalty, and commitment when serving clients. Don is passionate about helping businesses thrive, and continues to consult with startup companies, distressed businesses, and organizations seeking external expertise outside of aviation.”