Stan Sheley, MBA

Led enterprise logistics and engineering operations as a Brigadier General and was subsequently entrusted to establish the command’s strategic alignment function to synchronize priorities, resources, and execution. • Secured $50M+ in innovation funding, accelerating deployment of equipment and process improvements supporting 80,000 personnel. • Developed a transparent, metrics-based prioritization tool enabling faster, data-driven executive decision-making. • Established a cross-functional strategy and innovation cell that strengthened adoption of major organizational restructuring initiatives. • Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline operations, improving delivery speed of critical medical services by 135%. • Directed the command’s largest operational portfolio spanning 11 installations, 30,000 personnel, 350 aircraft, 2,000 vehicles, and $100M in equipment; managed a $500M facilities and infrastructure budget. • Secured congressional approval for a new hiring authority that reshaped the civilian–military workforce mix and increased capacity by 25% at a critical juncture. • Built the first interagency alliance integrating DoD, FBI, DHS, FAA, and USSS to counter emerging UAV threats through shared tactics and infrastructure. • Launched an enterprise mentoring initiative to identify and develop high-potential leaders, strengthening succession readiness and organizational continuity.

Led Department of Defense sustainment, transportation, contracting, and infrastructure operations across North America, coordinating military forces, federal agencies, private industry, and international partners to ensure unified response in high-risk environments. • Directed a 90-day, full-spectrum logistics campaign supporting hurricane response operations in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico, delivering life-sustaining aid to more than one million people. • Orchestrated multimodal distribution of 12,000 generators, 126 million meals, and 50 million water bottles; reopened critical air and seaports with special operations support; and staged fuel deliveries to avert regional shortages. • Negotiated the first U.S.–Mexico mutual aid agreement for disaster response, overcoming decades of institutional barriers and improving cross-border coordination. • Integrated commercial energy providers into major military exercises, prompting significant improvements in continuity planning across government and industry. • Informed Arctic logistics and basing strategy through long-range planning initiatives supporting future operational requirements. • Reorganized operations following a 25% staffing reduction, preserving essential capabilities while improving agility and mission responsiveness.

Directed enterprise logistics strategy supporting sustainment and material readiness across aircraft, space systems, fuel, vehicles, and personnel equipment portfolios while advising senior leaders on sustainment and modernization of major U.S. Air Force acquisition programs. • Safeguarded sustainment of $500B in critical defense assets through rigorous analysis and preparation, protecting readiness from political disruption. • Evaluated acquisition proposals through logistics feasibility analysis, aligning operational requirements with fiscal discipline and preventing costly inefficiencies. • Led a comprehensive overhaul of logistics policy, eliminating non–value-added directives and improving policy currency by 56%. • Advanced audit and reform initiatives by building cross-functional coalitions and driving progress in a risk-averse environment. • Introduced TSA no-fly screening for military space-available passengers, identifying a threat actor within the first three months of implementation. • Reduced division travel expenditures by $520K annually in response to Budget Control Act constraints. Deployed to Afghanistan as the Director, Explosive Remnants of War Program, leading multinational clearance and stabilization efforts. • Led a multinational partnership of NATO forces, U.S. State Department officials, Afghan government leaders, and NGOs to mitigate unexploded ordnance threats, protecting civilians and advancing regional stability. • Brokered a unified agreement among Afghan ministries, NATO, the State Department, and humanitarian organizations to guide future clearance operations. • Secured $110M in Congressional funding to accelerate clearance efforts, saving lives and restoring land to safe use.

Led sustainment of the global F-16 supply chain in a resource-constrained environment while overseeing international program support for allied and partner nations, ensuring aircraft readiness and coalition interoperability. • Supported more than 60% of the world’s F-16 fleet across 25 partner nations, directing sustainment, technical integration, and quality assurance activities. • Spearheaded enterprise solutions to critical supply shortages affecting tires, wiring harnesses, radar systems, engines, and hydraulics—preventing aircraft groundings and sustaining mission readiness. • Collaborated with the Defense Logistics Agency, OEMs, and operational units to stabilize supply flows and improve responsiveness across the global sustainment network. • Partnered with Secretary of the Air Force staff and U.S. embassies to resolve radar integration challenges, safeguarding operational continuity and advancing foreign military sales objectives. • Developed a multinational wing repair and replacement program that met urgent partner requirements while increasing U.S. depot revenue. • Authored and delivered a congressional briefing simplifying F-16 supply chain complexities, enabling informed budget and appropriations decisions.

Led aircraft maintenance and production operations across four aviation repair facilities, directing more than 2,000 personnel across three shifts and managing $55M+ in annual operating budgets. Drove productivity, safety, cost control, and mission readiness in high-tempo environments. • Revitalized the Air Force’s largest F-16 unit, overcoming cultural resistance and performance shortfalls to achieve sustained excellence, including three flawless combat rotations and selection as the first operational F-35 wing. • Removed performance barriers by engaging employees and customers directly, empowering frontline problem-solving and accelerating operational improvements. • Oversaw major industrial facility upgrades—including hangars, warehouses, and flight lines—and helped establish congressional pathways supporting complex military construction. • Applied Lean Six Sigma methods to improve workflow, increase safety, and strengthen morale across multiple teams. • Identified and corrected a flawed KC-135 modification plan, influencing headquarters engineering guidance and preventing a service-wide safety risk. • Led a KC-135 maintenance team to win the Air Force’s Clouse Trophy for safety, ingenuity, and mission excellence. • Navigated aging aircraft supply chain constraints to achieve an 80.6% mission-capable rate. • Executed two major organizational restructures with minimal disruption, maintaining mission focus and workforce alignment.

Served in progressively responsible logistics, maintenance, and operational leadership roles supporting global air mobility and combat operations. Selected roles included: • Commander, Maintenance Squadron • Chief, Wing Plans • Operations Officer, Aerial Port • Chief, Logistics Plans • Division Chief, Maintenance Management

Reported to the Chief Financial Officer, overseeing capital asset strategy and financial performance across eight campuses nationwide. Accountable for fiscal stewardship, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency of facilities, fleet, equipment, and livestock assets. • Established and led the organization’s first fleet management program, reducing acquisition, fuel, and maintenance costs while ensuring full compliance with federal and state DOT regulations. • Planned and executed construction of two new campuses in Oklahoma, delivering both under budget and on schedule while supporting strategic growth. • Eliminated more than $100K in unnecessary equipment leases within six months, improving financial transparency and reallocating resources to mission-critical programs. • Aligned asset management strategy with corporate financial objectives to strengthen accountability, sustainability, and operational efficiency.