Current Work
I strive to make customers wildly successful at Flight Schedule Pro as the Director of Customer Experience. I lead the implementation, customer success, and customer support teams.
Past Work.
I helped people pursue their dreams of flying at Coast Flight Training. I started as a Flight Instructor, helped open and run a new loation as a Site Director, and then managed the corporate technology infrastructure. I also led the implementation and administration of a new flight training management system (Flight Schedule Pro).
I was the Director of Digital Media for GreenFox Marketing in Granbury, Texas. I helped create innovative marketing solutions for customers.
I was the Production Lead for StoneWater Church, at the main campus, in Granbury, Texas. As the Production Lead, I ensured that the technology and production aspect of weekend services help support, enhance, and do not distract from the vision of leadership.
Fun Employment Facts:
Most Interesting Experience: Being a Police Technology Specialist for Arlington Police Department and working Super Bowl 45.
Some of my part-time jobs include Package Handlers at FedEx and UPS; Security Officer at Six Flags Over Texas and Texas Rangers Ballpark; and seasonal Ride Mechanic at Six Flags Over Texas.
Job with my wife: We both worked at Fellowship Church and Allaso Ranch Camp and Retreat Center. At Fellowship, my role was to lead a team of volunteers as the Production Manager. At Allaso Ranch, I was the Programs Manager overall part-time staff, logistics, and camp activities.
Life Outside of Work
The most dangerous risk of all:
the risk of spending your life not doing what you want
on the bet you can buy the freedom to do it later.
Aviation
I love flying. I grew up going to Air Shows with my family. My dad worked for an aerospace company. As a professional pilot and flight instructor, I still enjoy sharing my passion and excitement for flying with the next generation.
Light Design
Best part of a concert is the visual production. I enjoy designing lighting rigs for churches and events. I frequently try out various lighting consoles. I love programming lights with MSC or Timecode.
Fitness
Working out is a priority. I loved doing Physical Training at Dallas Police Academy. We did Crossfit before it was mainstream. I am currently enjoying a 5-day weight lifting routine.
DIY
I am very DIY. I have built a lot of furniture, including an entertainment center, bed frame, and several large office desks. I remodeled a 36' 5th Wheel RV and an old house. I enjoy working on my vehicles and not afraid to get my hands dirty to tinker with something.
Outdoors
I enjoy being outside. I enjoy fishing from a kayak. I grew up riding BMX in the neighborhood and jumping homebuilt ramps. I mountain biked and occasionally hit a moderate trail. I used to go camping regularly when I was a Boy Scout.
Technology
I like to try out new technology. From computers and periphials, to operating systems and programming languages, I like to tinker with technology to see what I can get it to do. I enjoy learning how to utilize new tools to improve a system or process.
Strengths
My #1 strength is found in my Saviour, Jesus Christ. I am thankful to have a relationship with a God who is always with me, even through the times I am least Christ-like.
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
My #2 strength is my wife. I met Janie, in 2006, while working for her mom at a church; we got married in 2009. I have seen her transform from a cute girl to a beautiful woman. She supports me with most of my crazy ideas, but isn't afraid to reign me in when needed.
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
In Memory of
Jackson Theodore Latimer
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
On June 28, 2016, at 12:12 am, Jackson Theodore Latimer was born to Janie and me at 1 lb. 1 oz. and 11 in. A few hours later, Jackson was born into Heaven because of bilateral multi-cystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK).