Korky von Kessel

Korky von Kessel has over 25 years of experience in aviation and is a dedicated facilitator with a vast amount of experience in CRM-based patient safety programs. He has provided program implementation for several clients including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Missouri University Health Center, University of California—San Diego, Vassar Brothers, and University of Texas Medical Branch.

A retired Colonel and former Air Force Command Pilot, Mr. von Kessel has logged over 3000 hours in fighter aircraft. Mr. von Kessel has flown the F-4, A-7, F-16 and F-15E. Additionally, he was one of the initial cadre in the then top secret F-117 program. A Desert Storm veteran with over 300 combat sorties, Mr. von Kessel has commanded at all levels in the United States Air Force. He served as the Director of Operations for NORAD’s Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center and is an original “plankholder” of US Northern Command. Mr. von Kessel was also a Senior Fellow in the National Defense Fellowship program.

Mr. von Kessel graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He also has a Masters of Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle University. Additionally, Mr. von Kessel is a certified Colorado Master Gardener and an award-winning amateur wine maker.

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