Before joining Greencastle as a DOD Skillbridge fellow, Nick had over a decade of experience as an active-duty U.S. Air Force officer and B-1B pilot. He deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom’s Sentinel, flying missions that eliminated hostile targets and earned him the Air Medal. Alongside flying duties, his areas of expertise include operations management and process improvement, having overseen maintenance operations for the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base, affecting 1,500+ personnel. He brings deep experience in program and budget management, having directed a $42 million flying hour program and $148 million fleet portfolio. He has spent his career executing team leadership and talent development, commanding and evaluating teams ranging from 30 to 120 personnel. Additionally, he is also experienced in regulatory compliance and quality assurance, having led Inspector General–selected audits to ensure full standards compliance at various Air Force bases. A graduate of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Aerospace Studies from Clemson University. His additional decorations include two Air and Space Force Commendation Medals and a Meritorious Service Medal.
