2010 – Joined Elul, following 24 years of service with the IAF – Israeli Air Force, and MOD, NY Purchasing Mission. Retired as Lt. Col.  Accumulated extensive experience in engineering, operating, maintenance, logistics, procurement and commercial activities relating to airborne platforms and mechanical systems.  Played key role in the procurement process, development and implementation of the F16I (Storm) and the Apache Longbow

Served as IAF Head, Mechanical branch, in the Engineering wing; responsible for all mechanical systems of the IAF airborne platforms; Head of the Transportation branch, responsible for safety and availability of C-130, B707 & B200 fleets

In his last assignment with the IAF, served as Director of Aircraft Programs and Air Force Procurement, at the MOD NY Purchasing Mission

A 1997 EMBA (Beer Sheva University) and 1989 B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (Tel Aviv University)

1961 - Born in Israel, married to Rivka, father to Naama (1995), Nadav (1995) and Tamir (2001)