
Contact Information
Education
Master of Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Ky. (2020)
Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Sciences & Leadership, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. (2019)
Professional Experience
Instructor, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo (2024-Present)
AC-130J Intelligence Officer in Charge, 16th Special Operations Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. (2022-2024)
Regional Analysis Officer in Charge, 56th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron, Cannon AFB, N.M. (2021-2022)
Intelligence Student, 315th Training Squadron, Goodfellow AFB, Texas (2021)
Graduate Student (MS), Department of Psychological Sciences, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Ky. (2019-2020)
Air Force Academy Cadet, Cadet Squadrons 6 and 13, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. (2015-2019)
Honors & Awards
Air and Space Commendation Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Combat Readiness Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Air and Space Longevity Service Award (1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (1 Service Star)
Air and Space Training Ribbon
Research and Scholarly Interests
Personnel Selection & Performance Appraisal
Psychometrics & Applied Statistics
Organizational Leadership
Publications
Ayres, James. “A Monte Carlo Analysis of Ordinary Least Squares Versus Equal Weights.” Master’s Thesis. (2020)