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Distinguished Faculty
Gregory H. Botz, MD, FCCM
Dr. Gregory H. Botz is a professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He received his medical degree in 1990 from George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Huntington Memorial Hospital and then completed a residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship in critical care medicine at Stanford University in California. Dr. Botz is board-certified in anesthesiology and critical care medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Botz joined the Department of Critical Care at MD Anderson in 1998. He was previously on the faculty at the Duke University Medical Center, and Stanford University School of Medicine. He has served as medical director of the Transfer Center, the Acute Care Training Center and the Medical Emergency Rapid Intervention Team. He is a member of the Air Medical Physician Association. As a clinician-educator, Dr. Botz serves as regional faculty for the American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care training programs, and he is a national consultant for the Society of Critical Care training programs. He is a junior editor for the American Board of Anesthesiology Joint Council on In-Training Examinations and is a member of The University of Texas System Health Care Components ICU Quality Improvement Collaborative.
Dr. Botz is a 2004 graduate of the Intermountain Healthcare Advanced Training Program in Health Care Delivery Improvement. He is a member of the steering committee and faculty for the Clinical Safety and Effectiveness training program. He has served as the University of Texas Chancellors Health Fellow in Quality of Care and Patient Safety, and is a Charter Fellow in Clinical Safety and Effectiveness in the University of Texas System.
Larry Bugg
Mr. Larry Bugg served 29-years in the U.S. Army as a Helicopter Mechanic, Master Aviator, and Senior Safety Professional. As an Army Aviator, Larry was qualified as an Operations Officer, Aviation Safety Officer (ASO), and Instructor Pilot (IP). Larry has provided safety oversight or training in numerous locations in the U.S. and throughout the world while on assignment, deployment, or temporary duty to include the Republic of South Korea, Egypt, Cyprus, Germany, Kosovo, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Poland, Kuwait, Lithuania, Latvia, Australia, and Iraq.
Larry has also served at the home of Army Aviation, Fort Rucker, AL., in various capacities to include Senior Training Advising & Counseling Officer, Aircrew Training Management Branch Chief, and as an IP at the Army’s Flight School. Larry’s last operational/tactical assignment was as the U.S. Army Europe & 7th Army (USAREUR) Command ASO. Larry culminated his military career at the United States Army Combat Readiness Center (USACRC)/Safety Center as the Deputy Director, G-7 Training Directorate. The USACRC/Safety Center is the Army's venue for Safety and Occupational Health Career Program training, Aviation and Ground Safety training, Army-wide Composite Risk Management Integration training, Accident Investigation training, and myriad web-based Combat Readiness University Online Distance Learning courses. Larry was directly responsible as a manager, developer, and instructor for the Army’s Aviation Safety Officer Course, ASO Refresher Course, and Accident Investigation Course.
Larry is currently serving as the President of EagleMed, LLC in Wichita, Kansas. Larry is active in the industry from a safety standpoint and serves as the Vice Chair for the Air Medical Operators Association (AMOA) Safety Committee, Secretary for the Air Medical Safety Advisory Council (AMSAC), and as a member of the Opportunities for Safety Improvement in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (OSI-HEMS) Research Group.
Larry’s education includes a BS in Professional Aeronautics with a concentration in Aviation Safety from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), a Masters of Aviation Business Administration Degree from ERAU, and a Masters of Industrial Technology and Safety Management from Texas A & M University. He is a World Safety Organization Certified Safety Executive (WSO-CSE), a Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) – General Industry, and an OSHA Outreach Trainer.
Dan Boedigheimer
Dan Boedigheimer is the Manger of Aircrew Standards and Training for large Part 135 operator. He also is a Human Factors instructor and consultant for Convergent Performance, and the Director of Instructional Design for Advanced Aircrew Academy. Dr. Boedigheimer holds a Masters in Aviation Safety from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and Ph.D. in Aerospace Science from Northcentral University.
In addition to speaking at Bombardier’s Safety Standdown, Aviation Human Factors and SMS Conference, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) regional forums, and Aviation Week’s Fatigue Management Forum; Dr. Boedigheimer has authored two books, UC and UE Systems. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot license and is an FAA certified Aircrew Program Designee and Pilot Proficiency Examiner in the Beechjet 400A.
Johnny E. Delgado
Mr. Delgado is an emergency services, emergency management and air ambulance professional with over 30 years of experience. He’s had oversight of Emergency Medical Services, Haz-Mat, Dive Rescue, Domestic Preparedness and Communications and moved onto Program Management as the Director for an air ambulance service based in South Florida utilizing ground ambulances, helicopters and airplanes for medical evacuations. He has extensive training on Hazardous Materials and WMD’s as well as aviation and disaster response and recovery. He’s served as a Board Member and President for the Florida Aeromedical Association, Treasurer and Board Member of the Association of Air Medical Services as well as Chairperson for Government Relations. He’s also served on many of Florida’s disaster related task forces and authored Florida’s Air Medical Disaster Response Plan. Most recently Mr. Delgado was the Chief of Emergency Medical Services for an agency on the Northeast U.S. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Management, a Masters Degree in Business Administration, is Six Sigma trained and is also a Board Certified Medical Transport Executive and a graduate of the Safety Management Training Academy. Mr. Delgado is currently working as an industry consultant for private and governmental groups.Mr. Delgado currently lives in St. Augustine, Florida with his family and enjoys fishing, sports and spending time at home. He’s active on various community activities and initiatives.
Colin Henry
Colin Henry has been a commercial pilot for over 35 years and has logged over 12,500 hours in over 20 different types of helicopters and airplanes. He is currently Airline Transport Rated in helicopters and multi-engine airplanes. He was a Part 135 check airman in numerous model helicopters and night vision goggle operations. He is currently a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII). Colin was the former Chief Pilot for Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., for over 8 years, has flown as a line pilot in EMS and offshore operations. He has also held positions as Safety Manager for Omniflight. Colin was born in Guyana, South America and graduated from Oxford Air Training School in England. He was Officer in Charge of Rotor Wing Flight for the Guyana Government and was responsible for flying the President. As Director of Safety of MedFlight, Colin has set up and actively runs their Safety Management System. He conducts an Internal Evaluation Program that includes Line Operations Safety Audits in accordance with FAA recommendations and Quality Assurance safety audits that includes CASS, FAA, OSHA, CAMTS and Medical requirements for both air and ground operations. Colin has attended numerous safety schools to include HAI Safety Management Course (twice), OSHA Compliance Course (twice), Embry Riddle Safety Management Curriculum, AAMS Safety Management Training Academy (Charter Course). He is a Certified Medical Transport Executive (CMTE) and is a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSGB).
David 'Scott' Hencshel
David “Scott” Hencshel is a certified Balanced Scorecard Professional (BSP), certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and trained GE Healthcare Change Agent. He is the President of Potentia, LLC, a newly conceived consulting firm in San Antonio, Texas offering a distinctive fusion of strategic development, continuous process improvement, and change management and is also employed as the Director of Lean Six Sigma Training and Deployment, Office of Strategy & Innovation, at the Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S) at Fort Sam Houston Texas.
Scott possesses expert knowledge and experience in strategic planning utilizing Balanced Scorecard methodology and facilitation techniques in developing, coordinating, and implementing strategic plans. In addition to leading the development of the AMEDDC&S Balanced Scorecard, he has most recently led facilitation efforts to construct a Balanced Scorecard for the Keystone School (a private accelerated K-12 school), the Army Medical Department (Army Surgeon General), and facilitated the development of initial Balanced Scorecard products for the Army Specialist Corps, Army Veterinary Corps, Army Medical Service Corps, Army Dental Corps, and the Medical Command Reserve Affairs. His direct efforts were responsible for the Balanced Scorecard Institute awarding the AMEDDC&S their “Award of Excellence”. Scott also serves as the Lean Six Sigma Deployment Director for the AMEDDC&S (the world’s largest school of allied health) and hosts the majority of Lean Six Sigma Black\Green Belt and Project Sponsor training for the Army Medical Department. He is experienced in Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) utilizing Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodology and skillful in applying analytical and evaluative methods. He serves as the primary instructor for all Lean Six Sigma programs of instruction, mentors the organizations’ Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belts, and is personally responsible for the Secretary of the Army awarding the Lean Six Sigma Excellence Award to the Army Medical Command.
He is also a GE Healthcare trained Change Agent and familiar with developing strategies to establish a successful foundation for change through implementation of the Change Acceleration Process (CAP) steps and related facilitation techniques to manage the human side of change within organizations.
Scott is a retired Army Medical Service Corps Lieutenant Colonel Master Aviator rated in both rotary and fixed wing aircraft and has flown the TH-55, UH-1 (Huey), UH-60 (Blackhawk), U-21 (Beechcraft King Air) and C-12 (Beechcraft Super King Air 200). He spent his last few years of active duty serving as the Executive Officer for the Commanding General of Fort Sam Houston. He holds a BA in Geography from the University of Texas and a MS in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Scott resides in San Antonio, Texas.
Daniel M. McCune
Daniel M. McCune is currently the Associate Vice President for safety for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is also the Chairman of the Safety committee for the University Aviation Association, and serves on several national Safety advisory committees. Mr. McCune retired from the United States Army after serving 27 years. Mr. McCune's last flying position in the Army was a Citation Jet Captain at Dobbins Air Force Base. He has flown over 6500 accident free hours. He has flown a multitude of aircraft a few are: CE-560, King Air, Queen Air, C-182, UH-1 Helicopter. Mr. McCune was the senior Human Factors Engineer/Safety Director for many aviation organizations. He was instrumental in designing the Army's Aviation reporting system based on the HFACS framework. He was stationed all over the world. Mr. McCune spent three tours in Korea, four years in Japan, three years in Germany. At every location, his one major goal has always been accident prevention through Human Factors and Safety Culture enhancement.
Mr. McCune has a Bachelor of Arts in Business from New York University and a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Chapman University. Mr. McCune's ratings include U.S Army Command Pilot; ATP Commercial Pilot (Single/Multi-engine, Instrument); and CRM instructor pilot. Mr. McCune is a Registered Safety Officer, from the International Board of System Safety. A registered Air Safety Investigator through the International Society of Air Safety Investigators. He is also a registered Safety Director from the World Safety Organization. His community involvement with the Red Cross and local safety Councils affords him the opportunity to spread the safety message to many organizations. Mr. McCune teaches several Human Factor courses for Embry-Riddle University and other organizations. Mr. McCune is married and has two children.
Various memberships include; Committee Chair for the University Aviation Association, System Safety Society, International Society of Air Safety Investigators, National Business Aircraft Association member, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, World Safety Organization, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, member Local Emergency Planning Commission, member Local Community Safety Council Mr. McCune is a graduate of the U.S Army Safety Officer Course, The U.S Army accident investigation course, The Transportation Safety Institute's Aircraft Accident investigation School, The FAA Human Factor Course, over 15 different OSHA courses including the OSHA inspector Course (50 hr), Aircraft Fire Investigator Course. Mr. McCune newest qualification is Graduating from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident investigation course. Mr. McCune has been directly involved in Aviation and Occupational safety for over 27 years. Mr. McCune was recently awarded the first Certificated HFACS Professional certificate in the nation. This is a highly sought after certification that is award to individual who have over 10 years experience in Human Factors and have expertise in the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS).
Kris Palcho
Employed with the Cleveland FAA Flight Standards District Office since 1998, Kris Palcho is currently a Front Line Manager/Supervisor leading a team of 9 in the Operations Unit. As an Aviation Safety Inspector Kris has over 14 years experience in areas including airman certification, accident investigation and aviation education. As former Safety Program Manager with the FAA she has managed a program for both the Cleveland district and the state of Ohio where her volunteer workforce of safety advocates
numbered near 100.
Since the 1980's Kris has been a passionate advocate for general aviation and airmen. She promotes safety as guest speaker for key events, is a dedicated flight instructor, a mentor for new aviators, and an active airman. Kris has worked extensively at both the local and national level to spread the aviation safety message to certificated airmen and the general public alike. She has made significant contributions to, and been recognized by, the Ohio Air National Guard, Transportation Safety Institute (TSI), the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), The East Central Pilot’s Association (ECOPA) and the FAA Air Traffic Control services.
Kris holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with over 4000 hours of flight time. As an active airman, stays current in both single and twin engine aircraft under the FAA’s 4040 currency program.
Kris is a 1990 graduate of Kent State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in General Studies with an emphasis in English and a minor in Flight Technology. Currently, she is working on an advanced degree in Public Administration.
She resides in Kent, Ohio with her family; husband Tim and son Evan.
Raymond Weber
Raymond Weber is a graduate of the University of North Dakota’s J.D. Odegard School for Aerospace Sciences, with both a BS in Commercial Aviation and a MS in Aviation. At UND, he received his commercial single engine and multi-engine instrument ratings, CFI, CFII and MEI. While in attendance at UND, he worked closely with Dr. Thomas Petros and Dr. Warren Jensen on various human factors research and classes. He looked at the wet foot print operations in his final project for his MS.
After completion of his degrees, he took a position with Kent State University’s College of Technology, where he currently is an assistant professor. He teaches courses in a variety of different topic areas from Elements of Flight Theory to Aviation Safety Theory. He has developed several courses in safety and is currently developing curriculum for a Masters of Technology safety concentration. He is one of the few in the country to hold an Associate Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) Professional Certification. He also acts as the testing center supervisor for the FAA testing center and both runs and lectures the yearly FIRC at Kent State. He has recently also added a tail wheel endorsement to his flight qualifications and has worked on numerous grant applications for his college.
His primary research and teaching areas are human factors, general aviation, and aviation safety. He has recently been working on low level hypoxia analysis and flight training research. He is also working toward a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology. He has a wonderful wife who teaches history and mathematics online, and has two young sons (ages 4 and 2).
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