Personal Dates:
Birth date: May 14, 1965
Birth place: Târgu Neamţ, Neamţ County
Nationality: Romanian
Marital status: married, one child

Education
2009 – Ph.D. in military sciences on "Air Security in a Global Context";
2007 – Course on “Present Issues of National Security“ –  National Defence College;
2005 – Advanced post-graduate course on commanding large air force formations – War College;
1998-2000 – Academy for Advanced Military Studies;
1987 – “Aurel Vlaicu” Military School for Air Force officers;
1983 – “Ştefan cel Mare“ Military High school in Câmpulung Moldovenesc.

Professional Background
- since January 1, 2011 – Chief of General Staff;
- October-December 2010 – Deputy Chief of General Staff;
- September 2008-October 2010 – Commander, 90th Airlift Flotilla, Otopeni;
- April 2008-September 2008 – Commander, 95th Air Base, Bacău;
- July 2005-February 2008 – Chief of Section, Training Service of the Air Force Staff;
-  March 2004-July 2005 – Squadron commander, 95th Air Base, Bacău;
- July 2001-March 2004 – Squadron commander, Jet Plane Conversion Center, Bacău;
- August 2000-July 2001 – Staff Officer, 95th Fighter Group, Bacău;
-  May 1996-August 2000 – Patrol commander, Air Force Training Center, Bacău;
-  March 1990-May 1996 – Flight Trainer, Air Force Training Center, Bacău;
- September 1987-March 1990 – Chief Pilot, 1st Squadron, 91st Fighter Regiment.

Distinctions and Decorations

- "Steaua Romaniei" (Romanian Star) National Order in rank of Knight;
- "Virtutea aeronautică" (Air Force Virtue) Order in rank of Knight;
- " În Serviciul Armatei" Commendation for 20 years of activity;
- Emblem of Honor of the Romanian Armed Forces;
- Emblem of Honor of the General Staff.

Foreign languages:  English