Pat Lawrence

Led statewide aviation operations supporting law enforcement, emergency response, and public safety missions. Directed personnel selection, training, certification, and performance management. Managed budgets, procurement, maintenance schedules, and regulatory compliance. Coordinated and approved aviation missions to ensure operational readiness and effectiveness. Served as Fixed-Wing and Rotor-Wing Flight Instructor. Established and maintained training and operational standards that enhanced safety and performance.

Served as a Sergeant and Patrol Pilot within the Michigan State Police.

Performed duties as a Trooper within the Michigan State Police.

Served in progressively responsible leadership positions throughout a 30-year military career. Commanded aviation personnel and led operational planning, logistics, communications, and intelligence functions. Deployed to Kosovo as Executive Officer of an Aviation Battalion overseeing a staff of 43 soldiers. Served as UH-60 MEDEVAC Pilot-in-Command during overseas operations. Deployed to Kuwait in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Conducted aviation missions throughout the Middle East and Africa as C-12 Pilot-in-Command.