Curriculum Vitae
CAREER SUMMARY
A highly credentialed meteorologist with four years experience forecasting for the United States Air Force
Over sixteen years on television as a meteorologist and science reporter
Consulting meteorologist providing both forensic and forecasting services
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consulting Meteorologist 2004 to Present
Provides a range of services to include assisting legal and investigative professionals with data acquisition, in-depth weather analysis, site surveys, and reports
Koz Aero LLC 2003 to Present
CEO Koz Aero Flight School 2002 to 2006 Sparta Airport, Sparta, Michigan
Director of Meteorology and manager of a 200 student flight School with 5 aircraft and 3 flight instructors
Meteorologist 2001 to 2010
Cannonsburg Ski Area, Cannonsburg, Michigan
Provided a detailed, site specific, forecast allowing operators to effectively manage and optimize their snow making equipment for maximum production
Broadcast Meteorologist 1993 to 2009
Meteorologist 1999 to 2009 WZZM TV, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Meteorologist for weekend newscasts
Regular fill-in for Monday through Friday newscasts
Science reporter and aircraft/military consultant
Inaugural winner of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) “Award for Excellence in Science Reporting by a Broadcast Meteorologist”
Completed advanced training at two Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conferences
Meteorologist 1998 to 1999 WRAZ TV, Raleigh, NC
Chief Meteorologist for Fox’s 10 PM news
Supported weather department for WRAL
Meteorologist 1994 to 1998 KOCO TV, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Meteorologist for weekend newscasts
Regular fill in for Monday thru Friday morning show
In charge of severe weather detection
Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters winner for spot weather coverage
Attended a Symposium on Tornado Forecasting
Meteorologist 1993 to 1994 WIXT TV, Syracuse, New York
Meteorologist for weekday morning newscasts
Reported on weather related issues and science topics.
USAF Officer 1989 to 1993 Top Secret Security Clearance
Officer and Meteorologist 1991 to 1993 Griffiss AFB, Rome, New York
Led a team of weather forecasters supporting military exercises for nuclear heavy bombers in New Mexico and Great Britain
Officer in Charge of weather support for cleanup operations after Hurricane Andrew
Participated in the installation of the first NEXRAD doppler radar site for the northeastern U.S.
Completed 40 Hour Doppler Weather Radar Course
Officer and Meteorologist 1989 to 1991 Bergstrom AFB, Austin, Texas
Completed “Environmental Support for Electro-Optical Systems Course”
Certified expert in "Tactical Weather Support under Combat Conditions" for RF-4s
Twice selected as Officer of the Quarter for the 25th Weather Squadron
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, 1989
Bachelor of Science: Meteorology
Minor: Math
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship (4 years)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM #657), American Meteorological Society, 2009
Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM #99), American Meteorological Society, 2005
Seal of Approval (NWA #535), National Weather Association - 1997
Seal Of Approval (AMS #773), American Meteorological Society, 1994
Federal Aviation Administration Certified Pilot
Member Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association - 1990 to 2006
Member Experimental Aircraft Association - 1990 to 2006
Member American Meteorological Society - 1987 to Present
Member National Weather Association – 1990 to Present
A highly credentialed meteorologist with four years experience forecasting for the United States Air Force
Over sixteen years on television as a meteorologist and science reporter
Consulting meteorologist providing both forensic and forecasting services
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consulting Meteorologist 2004 to Present
Provides a range of services to include assisting legal and investigative professionals with data acquisition, in-depth weather analysis, site surveys, and reports
Koz Aero LLC 2003 to Present
CEO Koz Aero Flight School 2002 to 2006 Sparta Airport, Sparta, Michigan
Director of Meteorology and manager of a 200 student flight School with 5 aircraft and 3 flight instructors
Meteorologist 2001 to 2010
Cannonsburg Ski Area, Cannonsburg, Michigan
Provided a detailed, site specific, forecast allowing operators to effectively manage and optimize their snow making equipment for maximum production
Broadcast Meteorologist 1993 to 2009
Meteorologist 1999 to 2009 WZZM TV, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Meteorologist for weekend newscasts
Regular fill-in for Monday through Friday newscasts
Science reporter and aircraft/military consultant
Inaugural winner of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) “Award for Excellence in Science Reporting by a Broadcast Meteorologist”
Completed advanced training at two Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conferences
Meteorologist 1998 to 1999 WRAZ TV, Raleigh, NC
Chief Meteorologist for Fox’s 10 PM news
Supported weather department for WRAL
Meteorologist 1994 to 1998 KOCO TV, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Meteorologist for weekend newscasts
Regular fill in for Monday thru Friday morning show
In charge of severe weather detection
Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters winner for spot weather coverage
Attended a Symposium on Tornado Forecasting
Meteorologist 1993 to 1994 WIXT TV, Syracuse, New York
Meteorologist for weekday morning newscasts
Reported on weather related issues and science topics.
USAF Officer 1989 to 1993 Top Secret Security Clearance
Officer and Meteorologist 1991 to 1993 Griffiss AFB, Rome, New York
Led a team of weather forecasters supporting military exercises for nuclear heavy bombers in New Mexico and Great Britain
Officer in Charge of weather support for cleanup operations after Hurricane Andrew
Participated in the installation of the first NEXRAD doppler radar site for the northeastern U.S.
Completed 40 Hour Doppler Weather Radar Course
Officer and Meteorologist 1989 to 1991 Bergstrom AFB, Austin, Texas
Completed “Environmental Support for Electro-Optical Systems Course”
Certified expert in "Tactical Weather Support under Combat Conditions" for RF-4s
Twice selected as Officer of the Quarter for the 25th Weather Squadron
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, 1989
Bachelor of Science: Meteorology
Minor: Math
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship (4 years)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM #657), American Meteorological Society, 2009
Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM #99), American Meteorological Society, 2005
Seal of Approval (NWA #535), National Weather Association - 1997
Seal Of Approval (AMS #773), American Meteorological Society, 1994
Federal Aviation Administration Certified Pilot
Member Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association - 1990 to 2006
Member Experimental Aircraft Association - 1990 to 2006
Member American Meteorological Society - 1987 to Present
Member National Weather Association – 1990 to Present