Description
Education and Certifications Background
University Of Michigan- Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bachelors Degree awarded in 1972.
Post graduate work in psychology
Professional Experience
National Air Cargo, Holdings
President and CEO of NAC and assumed an advisory role to the owner as EVP and Board Member.
National Air Cargo
President and CEO of National Air Cargo, an international airfreight forwarder based in Buffalo, NY. With regional offices in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Dubai, UAE, Frankfurt, Germany and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company specializes in moving cargo for the US Department of Defense. During his tenure he spearheaded the growth and modernization of the airline to include the addition of Boeing 757 and 747 freighters in support of the global expansion of the firm’s expedited cargo services.
Serves as a member of the National Air Cargo Board of Directors.
National Airlines
He also served as the CEO of National Airlines, a 121 US certificated air carrier that he founded and operated as Murray Air from 2000 to 2006.
Murray Aviation
Founded and operated Murray Aviation from 1986 until 2005. Murray Aviation was a 135 US Air Carrier which carried both passengers and cargo.
United States Government
ACTION
Washington, DC
From 1980 until 1986, Expert and Schedule B Appointments. Worked in a variety of Domestic policy area’s including aging, volunteerism, drug abuse and mis-use, developmental disabilities, mental health and alcohol policy and programs.
Catholic Social Services of Oakland County
Royal Oak, Michigan
Unit Director of a community based mental health agency providing traditional social services along with community mental health services including drug and alcohol counseling, individual, marriage and family therapy, and aftercare of patience released from state mental health hospitals.
Membership and Professional Activities
- Secret Clearance issued by the Department of Defense.
- Member of the United States Air Force Lift Committee
- Airline Transport Rated Pilot
- Partner in Murray Air Certifications, an FAA approved consulting and certification firm.
- Member of the Eastern Michigan University Aviation Advisory Board
- State of Michigan Licensed Certified Social Worker
- Member of the National Air Carrier Association Board of Directors
- Member of the Air Freight Forwarders Association Board of Directors