Doug Maas

Doug grew up in Vancouver Washington, close to a local airfield. That as well as his Father's employment at United Airlines drew him towards and early interest in Aviation. He documents his 50 years of flying in his first memoir, 'Dream to Fly'. After serving in Vietnam as a Warrant Officer Helicopter pilot he returned to Vancouver. He was hired by the local Sheriff's Office and ended up serving nearly 30 years in Law Enforcement. Some of his 'cop' stories, as well as those from many he served with are documented in his next book, 'Our Thin Lines'. After retirement he and his wife Lynn owned and operated a light sport aviation company, along with partners. This unique experience is documented in a co-authored book, 'Six Chuter-A Twenty-Five Year Legacy.' He and Lynn are now fully retired and live half a year in Southern California. Doug as become an avid Radio Control pilot and is currently in the process of publishing another memoir type book, 'My Great RC Adventures'.

In June of 2023 the Clark County Sheriff invited Doug to join their newly formed Cold Case Team, specifically to assist with investigating additional crimes suspected to have been committed by serial killer Warren Leslie Forrest. Maas was one of the lead detectives in solving a 1974 murder case and successfully convicting Forrest of first-degree murder in 1978. This case is partially covered in Volume IV of the 'Our Thin Lines' series, 'Death Investigations'.

Doug Maas, born March 12th1950, Vancouver, Washington

Married Lynn (Dawson) Maas September 6th, 1969

Son, Brian Maas, Daughter Amy Maas

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 1970-1971

FBI National Academy Graduate

Bachelor’s degree Business Administration City University

Clark County Sheriff’s Office 1972-1995

Vancouver Police Department 1997-2000

President, Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 2000-2002

CEO Aviation Ventures N.W.

CEO Western Sport Pilots Association LLC

President Six Chuter International Powered Parachutes LLC

Retired, January 1, 2020

Commercial Pilot, Airplane, Helicopter and Powered Parachute, Instrument Rated, Certified Flight Instructor, FAA Sport Pilot Examiner

Safety Officer, Clark County Radio Control Society

Board of Directors, Mt. Shadows Homeowner's Association, Hemet Ca.

Clark County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Team 2023 to Present