J.D. is the Director of the C-130 Combined Test Force (CTF) at the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center (AATC). He leads AATC's C-130 division in the execution of test modernization and evaluation. As director, he executes the duties of Squadron Command for Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and civilian service members.

J.D. is a 2001 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He served 12 years on active duty as a C-130 instructor and weapons officer before transitioning to the Air Force Reserves in 2012. He has served as an instructor pilot at the operational, initial training, and weapons school levels in both the Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard. J.D. was hand-selected to augment the U.S. Air Force Weapons School as an Operations Officer. He has served 24 years in various leadership roles throughout the Service.

J.D. has deployed in support of multiple contingency operations and flown more than 540 combat sorties. He served as Deputy Air Expeditionary Group Commander at Bagram Airfield where he led six distinct mission sets between coalition and inter-agency partners. J.D. is focused on veterans and their mental health and believes programs like Keys 365 are essential in building resiliency in these communities.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Biology, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Master of Science, Management, University of Management and Technology, Arlington, Va.
Executive Certificate in Leadership, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.