How did you get started in the industry?
In March of 2014, I began the process of retiring from the Texas Air National Guard and was searching for post-retirement employment. In order to file my veteran’s disability paperwork, I was working with the Wounded Warrior Project and jointed their Warriors to Work program. Their representative for the Dallas area was a conference and was approached by RT Specialty. They were looking to hire a retired military pilot that they could teach Aviation Insurance. It was a good fit and I started working for RT on April 14, 2014.
What are the best parts of your job?
The best part about the job is taking my combined aviation and military experience, and securing the best terms for our agents and insureds.
What challenges have you faced in your role?
Becoming technically proficient at insurance specifics while growing a small book into a sustainable juggernaut of aviation insurance professionalism and success.
What have you learned from your current place of work?
I’ve learned all about insurance undertakings and how they impact aviation operations. The basic risk management between flying and insurance is similar. The major difference is: in flying, risk management is how likely are you to die, while in insurance, risk management is how expensive is it going to cost?
What advice would you give to someone working their way up the insurance ladder?
I have three key pieces of advice. Work hard every day and build upon your success of the previous day. Analyze your failures honestly to see what you can do better, but don’t dwell upon them. And finally, it’s always important to believe in yourself.
If you weren’t working in insurance, what would you be doing?
Probably something like government contracting or consulting.
What is your favorite hobby?
Flying airplanes for fun!
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