As the FAA’s 124n counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) Program Manager, Jon provides vital support to the FAA Systems Operations Security Director by implementing the C-UAS workflow for cabinet-level departments with statutory authority to use this technology (DOD, DOE, DHS, DOJ). He provides qualitative/quantitative analysis primarily supporting 6 U.S. Code § 124n and 50 U.S. Code § 2661 while communicating and coordinating with the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, and Energy. These actions provide operations support for C-UAS deployments across the National Airspace System by federal partners to ensure protection of national interest. Additionally, he provides operational support for real-world events and natural disasters.

Prior to joining FAA Air Traffic Security, Jon held multiple roles within the FAA. Most recently he was the Program Lead/COR for the Future Flight Service Program and Automated Flight Service Station Programs with a combined value of >$3B. He is an U.S. Army Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran and subsequently served in the Air National Guard as a RADAR Approach Controller. He achieved a BSAST in Air Traffic Control, a MS in Strategic Leadership, and Graduate Certificate in Information Technology with a focus in System Engineering.