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Aviation and Aerospace Science Department Faculty

Professor Jeffrey Forrest, Ph.D.

Department Chairman

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303-615-1194

  • Ph.D. – NSU Florida – Computer & Information Science | Certificate in National Security Affairs and International Relations
  • M.A. – Webster University – Space Systems Integration Management
  • M.A.S. – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Aviation Management
  • B.S. – Metropolitan State University of Denver – Professional Pilot
  • B.A. – University of North Carolina – Geography & Earth Science
  • Commercial SEL, SES, MEL, HS-125, CL-600, Glider, IA, AGI-IGI

Specializes in: aerospace systems management, research methods, aviation and aerospace information policy, information science and human-computer interaction.

 

 

 

Professor Kevin R. Kuhlmann, M.A.S.

Associate Chair

FAA AT-CTI (ATC) Program Mentor & B-1900 Ground Instructor 
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303-615-1196

  • M.A.S. – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Aviation Technology
  • B.S. – Southern Illinois University – Aviation Technology
  • ATP, CFI, CFI-I, Commercial, MEI, AGI-IGI

Specializes in: FAA ATC training and certification, airline operations, airline flight standards, safety and human factors, military flight operations and regional airlines.

 

 

 

Associate Professor Tyler Bachelder, M.S.

General Aviation & Flight Training Advisor
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303-615-1218

  • BS – Aeronautics – University of North Dakota
  • MS – Aviation  – University of North Dakota
  • Commercial SEL, MEL, CFI, CFI-I, MEI

Specializes in: Technologically advanced aircraft, flight training, simulator and ground school instruction.

 

 

 

Associate Professor Chad Kendall, M.B.A. 

Airline Careers, Ground Training, Flight Simulation Training | Chief Ground Instructor & TSA Coordinator, Precision Flight Team Coach
[email protected]
303-605-7224

  • M.B.A. – Jacksonville University
  • B.S. – Jacksonville University – Aviation Management and Flight Operations
  • ATP-MEL COM-SEL, CFI-IA, AGI-IGI, SIC Type: CL-65, EMB-145

Specializes in: flight/ground training, advanced systems, jet transition training, aviation curriculum, psychophysiology, NIFA precision flight team.

 

 

 

Professor Derren Duburguet, M.A.

Senior Flight Capstone Instructor & Ground School Mentor
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303-615-1205

  • M.A. – San Diego State University – Physical Geography
  • B.A. – San Diego State University – Physical Geography
  • A.S. – Mesa College – Aviation
  • ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, IGI, AGI. Typed: Q-400, SAAB-340, Embraer 135, 140, 145

Specializes in: Regional airline operations & flight standards, flight training, aircraft performance, weather, remote sensing, computer systems engineering and career planning.

 

 

 

Professor George King, M.S.

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303-615-1207

  • M.S. – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Engineering Systems Analysis
  • B.S. – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Engineering Systems Analysis
  • CFI-I, Commercial SEL, MEL, AGI, IGI

Specializes in: Aerodynamics, Aviation Weather and Flight Instruction.

 

 

 

Professor Jeffrey Price, M.Ed.

AAAE & Student Leadership Mentor
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303-615-1210

  • M.Ed. – Colorado Christian University – Instructional Design
  • B.S. – Metropolitan State University of Denver – Professional Pilot
  • Commercial SEL, IA

Specializes in: aviation security, airport and aviation management, aviation job targeting and aviation career counseling.

 

 

 

Assistant Professor Michael Botyarov, Ph.D. 

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  • M.B.A. – CU Denver
  • M.S. Systems Engineering – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • B.S. Aerospace Systems Engineering Technology – º£½ÇÉçÇø

Specializes in: project management and human systems engineering as applicable in aerospace operations.

 

 

 

Lecturer Laura Braunschmidt, B.S.

General Aviation & Flight Training Advisor
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303-605-7223

  • BS Aviation Science – Professional Flight Officer, Utah Valley University
  • AS, Arapahoe Community College
  • ATP, SEL, MEL, IA, AGI-IGI, PIC Type: CL-65

Specializes in: flight training, simulator and ground school instruction.

 

 

 

Lecturer Dagmar Kress, M.B.A.

Faculty Coach: Aerobatics and Glider Team

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303-605-5123

  •  M.B.A. – University of New Mexico
  • MÉcole Hôtelière de Genève – Geneva, Switzerland, Diplôme
  • ATP, CFI-IA, MEI

Specializes in: competitive flight operations and training – IAC and NIFA coach, general aviation flight training, airshow demonstrations.

 

 

 

Lecturer George Nolly, D.B.A.

General Aviation & Flight Training Advisor

[email protected]
303-605-5126

  • D.B.A. Business Administration, Northcentral University
  • M.S. – Systems Management – University of Southern California
  • B.S. – Electrical Engineering – United States Air Force Academy
  • ATP Certificate: B-727, B-737, B-777, B-787, Learjet, CE-680, BGI, AGI, IGI

Specializes in: Simulator instruction, Aviation Weather and ground school instruction.

 

 

 

Lecturer Randy Owen, M.S.

Astronautical/Electrical Engineering and Space Operations Advisor

[email protected]
303-615-1220

  • M.S. – Airforce Institute of Technology – Electrical Engineering
  • M.S. – University of Colorado – Boulder – Engineering Management
  • B.S. – Cornell University – Electrical Engineering

Specializes in: Space Science, Spacecraft Engineering and Operations and Electrical Engineering.

 

 

 

Lecturer Marlene Price, M.B.A.

Aerospace Industry Business Development, including but not limited to Advanced Manufacturing-Design, Materials, Engineering, and Processing Advisor

[email protected]
303-605-8750

  • B.A. – University of Colorado, Boulder – Chemistry/Biochemistry
  • M.B.A. – University of Phoenix, Southern California – Technology Management

Specializes in: Aerospace (Aviation and Aerospace) Industry, including but not limited to Manufacturing, Assembly, Materials, and Processing Technology Research & Development

 

Front Office Staff

General Front Office Contact

[email protected]
303-605-5287

 

 

 

Kiha Sutta

Academic Department Coordinator & Outreach
[email protected]
303-250-4241

Specializes in: General Advising, Department Office Operations, Community and Industry Outreach.

 

 

 

Thomas Shriver, B.S.

Student Retention & Academic Program Analyst 
[email protected]
303-605-7216

  • B.S. Aviation & Aerospace Science – º£½ÇÉçÇø
  • Commercial SEL, IA, IGI, Part 107

Specializes in: Advanced Advising, Student Outreach & Retention, Departmental/University Data Analytics.

 

 

 

Sierra Lucero

Assistant Office Manager and Outreach Coordinator
[email protected]
720-490-9100

Specializes in: Administration, Course Scheduling, Office Finances, Front Office Student Employee Management.

 

 

 

Aeronautics and Aerospace Systems Laboratories (AASL) Staff

 

Joshua Carrier

Technical Operations Manager

[email protected]

303-605-7217

Specializes in: Aircraft and ATC Simulation Systems Support, Laboratory Maintenance and Logistics, and Computer/Network Technology Management.

 

Wes Phillips

Technical Systems Administrator

[email protected]

303-615-0991

Specializes in: Technical Systems Support, Laboratory Maintenance and Logistics, and Computer/Network Technology Management.

Questions? Contact Us

Thank you for your interest in the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department at º£½ÇÉçÇø.

Prospective students, parents, alumni, and industry partners are welcome to submit inquiries to the departmental email (located on the right side of this section).

Campus Address:

Aviation and Aerospace Science Department
Metropolitan State University of Denver
1250 7th Street – Seventh Street Classroom
Campus Box 30
PO Box 173362
Denver, Colorado 80204

Phone

303-605-5287

Email

aviationandaerospace@msudenver.edu