Father to Jackie and Matthew, retired American Airlines Pilot, Air Force Veteran, former Member St. Petersburg City Council.
St Petersburg, Florida
Joined March 2009
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FAV is a great reminder of what’s possible when bold ideas bring people together. Exciting innovations, inspiring conversations, and a bright future for transportation.
“It’s Happening!” That’s the theme of this year’s FL Automated Mobility Summit - there’s never been a better time to innovate here in Florida! @JeffreyBrandes @DMaguireARK @EdMontanari @Waymo @Tesla @zipline @BayCare
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“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don’t have that problem.” - President Ronald Reagan
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Honored to be on hand as Joby helped write the next chapter of aviation history in St. Petersburg! From the first airline flight in 1914, to Advanced Air Mobility today our city continues to dream big and embrace the future.
Electric air taxis are arriving in Florida.
Today our aircraft flew from St. Petersburg to Tampa International Airport, retracing the first commercial flight in history, flown in 1914.
It opens a week of piloted eVTOL flights in partnership with @MyFDOT across the first hubs of Florida's Aerial Highway Network: Tampa Bay, Orlando International and Kennedy Space Center.
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Honored to speak at today’s celebration reenacting the first airline flight from St. Petersburg to Tampa.
We are blessed to live in a city that dreams big and embraces the future. What begins with a bold idea can change the world.
The future is now!
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Feeling blessed to share a special night at Tropicana Field with my son, Matthew. I’m so grateful he could fly in and be there as we cheered the Rays to an extra-innings win! Go Rays!
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From the home of the airline industry in 1914, to the next generation of flight, St. Petersburg has an opportunity to lead again. Our best days, and our most exciting flights, are still ahead.
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Twenty-five years later, we still remember.
May we never forget those we lost, always honor our heroes, and never lose faith in the goodness and strength of the American people.
God bless America. 🇺🇸
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Loving the Freedom 250!
Celebrating 250 years of American freedom with American pride and IndyCar racing.
#Freedom250 #America250 #INDYCAR #GodBlessAmerica
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This week I had the privilege of reuniting with my fellow veterans from the 16th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Hill AFB, Utah. We had a tour of the F-35 squadrons stationed there. The pilots were very impressive. The future of American air power is in capable hands.
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On this Memorial Day, and every day, I pause to remember my Air Force friends that were killed flying F-16s in the service of our nation. Lt Col Dick Andersen, Lt Col Bill George, Lt Col Dick Allain, Captain Chris Barber, Captain Sam D'Angelo, and Captain Arnie Clark. May we always remember their service, honor their sacrifice, and strive to be worthy of the freedom they defended.
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Honored to be on the Money Market Podcast with Owen LaFave. We discussed St. Petersburg history, parks, the Pier, housing, Advanced Air Mobility and more. youtu.be/B4UhSuvs4R0?si=Szkn…
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Happy Birthday to American Airlines!
One hundred years. Countless memories. One incredible ride. ✈️ Our centennial is built on every journey, every moment and every story that has shaped who we are today. Here's to the next chapter of what's to come. #American100 #ForeverForward
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