Russell Kline, C.M.

Russell Kline, C.M. has over 15 years of experience in various roles related to aviation and business development. Russell currently serves as the Chief Regulatory Officer at Drone Express, where they provide executive-level guidance and expertise for the company's unmanned aircraft system through the FAA Type Certification process and other operations. Prior to this, they worked as a Special Project Manager at the Montgomery County Convention Facilities Authority.

From 2018 to 2021, Kline served as the Operations Manager at Dayton International Airport, where they ensured compliance with federal and state aviation regulations and developed operational policies for the airport. Russell also coordinated major programs and functions of the Airside Operations and Maintenance department.

Before working at the airport, Kline was the Executive Vice President at CBD Advisors, a consulting firm that helps businesses establish successful relationships and add value to their operations. Russell also served as the Vice President of Business Development at Lawson Enterprises, LLC, where they developed strategic plans and business development strategies.

Kline's career in aviation began at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), where they worked as a Congressional Liaison. In this role, they represented the FAA in congressional relations and legislative programs, focusing on safety regulation and certification programs. Prior to joining the FAA, they were a Congressional Aide in the U.S. House of Representatives, where they actively participated in drafting aviation-related legislation and gained a working knowledge of FAA and DOT programs.

Overall, Russell Kline, C.M. has a diverse range of experience in aviation, regulatory affairs, business development, and government relations.

Russell Kline, C.M. completed their Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Kentucky from 2001 to 2005. Russell also earned a BA degree in Political Science during the same period. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained the designation of Certified Member (CM) from AAAE in July 2019. In May 2018, they obtained the Airport Certified Employee - Operations certification from AAAE. Russell also holds various certifications from FEMA, including ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 400, NIMS 700, and NIMS 800, although the specific dates of when they obtained these certifications are unspecified.