I’ve been flying for a total of thirty-five years and doing pipeline patrol for the last ten years. I started flying pipelines after I retired as a Captain with the Marshall Fire Department, serving as a firefighter and EMT for nearly thirty years.

 

My pipeline work has covered extensive areas of Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. I’ve contracted for multiple companies over the years and have identified hundreds of issues and potential issues on lines and gathering fields. I’ve also responded to callouts for problems that needed to be inspected immediately. Outside of flying, I run cattle and raise horses, spend time with my family, and occasionally take my sailboat out.