Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Born: Norristown, Pennsylvania
Education:
MS in National Defense Strategy and Resourcing, National Defense University Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, Washington, DC (2006)
MBA in Finance, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH (1995)
BS in Engineering Mechanics, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO (1989)
Career:
Dayton Site Executive, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Dayton, OH (2025-Present)
Senior Vice President of Strategy, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Dayton, OH (2021-Present)
Vice President of Aviation Strategic Plans and Programs, Sierra Nevada Corporation (2017-2021)
Senior Director of Business Development, Sierra Nevada Corporation (2015-2016)
Director of Business Development, Sierra Nevada Corporation (2013-2015)
Military:
B-2 System Program Director and Division Chief, Colonel, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, United States Air Force, Dayton, OH (2009-2013); SOF C-130 Director, Program Director, Lieutenant Colonel, PEO-Fixed Wing U.S. Special Operations Command, United States Air Force, Tampa, FL (2006-2009); Technology Director, Lieutenant Colonel, Air Force Research Laboratory, Dayton, OH (2003-2005); Commander, Major, Aeronautical Systems Center, Dayton, OH (2001-2003); Executive Assistant, Major, Air Force Materiel Command, Dayton, OH (1999-2001); Program Manager and Executive Assistant, Captain, Air Armament Center, Fort Walton Beach, FL (1995-1996); Education with Industry, Air Force Institute for Technology, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Evendale, OH (1995-1996); Program Manager, Lieutenant/Captain, Aeronautical Systems Center, Dayton, OH (1989-1995); Colonel, United States Air Force (24 Years)
Civic:
Member, Board of Directors, Dayton Development Coalition; Member, Board of Directors, Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Achievements:
Featured in Fortune Magazine; Featured in Wall Street Journal; Involved in the opening of their new MRO facility, the SNC Aviation Innovation and Technology Center, in which they are the first company to restore aviation production and modification since World War II and will have a ribbon cutting on the first hangar; Rated number one by six different supervisors in five different jobs over the last 12 years of his military career.
Awards:
Honoree, Executive of the Year, Sierra Nevada Corporation (2017); Recipient, Lieutenant General James T. Stewart Award (2012); Honoree, Team of the Year, Northrop Grumman Corporate Management Council (2011); Recipient, William J. Perry Award for Technological Excellence (2011); Recipient, Dr. James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence Award (2009, 2010); Honoree, Top Graduate, Program Management Course, National Defense University (2009); Honoree,Top Graduate, Program Management Office Course, National Defense University (2005); Recipient, Two Military Awards, U.S. Department of Defense; Recipient, Two Military Awards, United States Air Force
Family:
Son of Robert and Karen Williams
Married: Jodi
Children: Kelly; Katelyn; Rachel
Hobbies:
Golfing; Running; Skiing; Weightlifting; Playing basketball