Dave Cohen, M.B.A.

https://www.lynn.edu/campus-directory/people/david-cohen

Transitioned from a career of very high and increasingly responsible positions as a commissioned officer, rising to the rank of Colonel in the US Air Force, to a senior leader role with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Helped develop tomorrow's leaders as a Senior Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor. After spending two years as the Aviation Program Specialist at Lake County Schools, as well as the Aviation Instructor at Eustis High School and 6 years as an Adjunct Professor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, now leading the Lynn University College of Aeronautics as Dean.

• FAA Certified Flight Instructor--Single- & Multi-Engine, Advanced Ground Instructor, Instrument Ground Instructor * Program & Project Management
• Research and Development
• Long- & Short-Range Planning
• Pre-planned and Crisis Operations
• Time-phased Transportation Scheduling
• * Air Force Command Pilot with over 2,500 worldwide flying hours
• * Coalition/Consensus Building
• * Media Relations

• Trailblazer Award, issued by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University: Awarded for dedication and a commitment to the development of aviation curriculum across more than 180 high schools affiliated with ERAU, October 2022
• Ray Lien Aviation Educator of the Year, issued by Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo and Aerospace Center for Excellence: This award is given to recognize an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to aviation education across the United States, April 2022
• Florida Aviation Instructor of the Year, issued by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University: Awarded for excellence in Aviation Education from nearly 100 Aviation Career Academy programs across the State of Florida, December 2021
• Randy Lynch Award of Professionalism, issued by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University: Awarded for professionalism in the course of teaching Embry Riddle dual enrollment curriculum, and embodying the ethics and enthusiasm of Captain Randy Lynch, USN (Ret), July 2019
• Senior Leader of the Year, issued by Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center: Awarded to the AFOTEC Senior Leader who made the greatest contribution to Air Force operational testing through leadership, dedication, technical expertise, and commitment to the Air Force core values, March 2008
• Airlift/Tanker Association Top Research Paper Award, issued by Airlift/Tanker Association: Awarded for outstanding research and writing about the fields of airlift and air refueling. The Vital Link: The Tanker's Role in Winning America's Wars provided a comprehensive look at the Nation's reliance on air refueling, and proposed strategies and force structures needed to ensure this critical capability continues, June 2000
• Distinguished Graduate, Air Command & Staff College, issued by Air University: Awarded for superior academics and leadership throughout a demanding 11-month Masters Degree program of study, spanning such topics as National Security, History of Warfare, Strategy, and Leadership, June 2000