Experienced as a controller, staff officer, and executive facility manager in a variety of Southern California airport VFR Towers and IFR Radar Control Facilities, Jim has a recognized record of achievement in negotiating fresh ideas and implementing new methodologies to mitigate aviation noise and streamline air traffic flows. Jim has strong technical and airspace design skills honed through a FAA career of solving complex problems and exercising good professional judgement. Jim is accomplished in media and community outreach through skills developed as a FAA Western-Pacific Regional Administrator's Field Representative/Local Coordinator for Central California's Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Passionate about helping the community and aviation businesses meet their needs, Jim is always a committed performer with high integrity and professionalism.