City of Reno Application Addendum
Item #10, Washoe County Airport Authority

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Denis "Sam" Dehne
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force, Retired
297 Smithridge, Reno, Nevada 89502
(702) 825-1398
REASONS WHY I FEEL I AM QUALIFIED for:
Appointment to the Washoe County Airport Authority Board

As a Reno citizen for many years, and as an individual with a strong background in leadership and management in commercial and military aviation, I will be able to effectively serve the interests of the people of Reno as their advocate.

My management and organizational skills, as demonstrated by my experience as an Air Force officer and as a flight officer with Pan American Airlines, indicate my potential to assist in troubleshooting situations and for making positive contributions to the Board. I offer proven ability in such areas as cost analysis, budget management, problem solving, labor relations, and staff development involving Reno citizens and residents.

Just one of my accomplishments as a military manager saved U.S. taxpayers more than $1,000,000,000.00 billion dollars. My proven abilities include cost analysis, budget management, problem solving, labor relations, and staff development.

Airport operations in Washoe County are important for the continuing prosperity of the local economy. Air transportation is directly tied to the health of tourism and business activities. At the same time, aviation operations must be consistent with uncompromised public safety, effective public relations, and competent business practices.

My knowledge of local issues that bear upon the area's economy and quality of life is widescope. I am well-known in the community and have demonstrated my willingness to get involved in pursuing worthwhile causes by often speaking before the Council and by producing The Reno Citizen newsletter and internet magazine. Further, it is my practice to attend any public meetings held to discuss such issues as the expansion of the Reno-Tahoe Airport.

As an energetic and healthy individual with much time to give to the task, I will be better able to contribute to the Board's mission than would an individual with heavy time demands.

I invite questions from anyone having same.

Respectfully submitted,
1 April, 1997

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Graduate, United States Air Force Academy, 1962

Experienced pilot, Commercial and Military sectors; perfect flying safety record

Experienced in cost analysis, budget management, and problem solving

Saved USAF more than $1,000,000,000.00 by initiating and implementing one flight procedure

Familiar with airport operations and issues including noise and air pollution

Experienced in labor relations and staff development

Familiar with Internet and Website construction for PR purposes

Familiar with Reno's development and civic issues over last 29 years.

Member, Airport Noise Advisory Panel, Washoe County Airport Authority

Chairman, Pan American Pilot/Second Officer Association, 1988-1991

Certifications: Pilot, Airline Transport, Flight Instructor, Flight Engineer/Navigator

Aviation Experience Chronology,
CIVILIAN:
1986-1991 Pilot/Flight Engineer, Pan American Airways
1984-1985 Pilot, Learjet (ATP), Mark Herd Corporation
1981 Earned Learjet - Type Rating
1976-1986 Furloughed, Pan American Airways
1967-1976 Pilot/Second Officer, Pan American Airways
MILITARY:
June 1987 Retired from USAF Reserve
1967-1982 Pilot, USAF Reserve (RF-101 & RF-4C)
1963-1967 Pilot, USAF (B-52)
1962-1963 Pilot Trainee, USAF
1958-1962 Attended USAF Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado

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