Colonel Eric Davis

Colonel Eric Davis brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He first joined CAP in 1980 as a cadet with the Stillwater Composite Squadron in Oklahoma. During his cadet years, he attended several encampments, participated in National Blue Beret, and earned his solo wings.

Following a tour of active duty with the U.S. Army, he returned to CAP as a senior member. He served as deputy commander for cadets with the Broken Arrow Composite Squadron in Oklahoma, and contributed as a pilot and mission observer while completing his college education.

Since rejoining CAP in 2012, Col. Davis has held leadership roles as a squadron commander in both the Iowa and Kansas Wings and has served in multiple staff positions at the wing level. He holds master ratings in the Command, Communications, Aerospace, and Safety specialty tracks. He is also an active mission pilot, flight instructor, and has participated in several encampments and National Cadet Special Activities.

Professionally, Col. Davis works as a principal engineer at Collins Aerospace in Lenexa, Kansas. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a Master of Science in aerospace engineering, with nearly 30 years of experience in the aerospace industry.