Delighted to have served in the US Air Force for 30 years and excited to transition to a civilian career continuing to impact quality of life for service members and their families. At the heart of US Air Force Services, my role as Deputy Director was underpinned by a steadfast commitment to excellence in hospitality, recreation, and family care solutions offering cradle to grave support. My leadership is characterized by empowering, fostering collaboration and driving innovation, which has yielded high-performing teams that consistently exceed operational goals.Leveraging rich experience leading hospitality and other experiential service offerings, developing innovative policy and legislative solutions, and building consensus among diverse stakeholders, I optimize care solutions that serve the military community. My expertise in trust building and cross-functional team leadership ensures that offerings under my charge are not only effective but also reflective of the dynamic needs of the customer - most recently over 600,000 Airmen and Guardians and a broader population of civil servants and military families that comprise a community of 2M+
Deputy Assistant Secretary (Reserve Affairs And Airmen Readiness)
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Force Support, Family And Veteran Programs AdvisorDeputy Assistant Secretary (Reserve Affairs And Airmen Readiness)Washington, Dc, Us
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Founding DirectorWingman Solutions Llc Oct 2024 - PresentHelping Industry serve the military community through optimized hospitality and family programs and public-private partnerships
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Deputy DirectorUs Air Force Services Aug 2019 - Jun 2024San Antonio, Texas, UsLed strategic planning and fiscal development of $3B worldwide hospitality and care solution portfolio; fostered resilience of over 2M Air and Space Force service members and their families; oversaw policy development, shaped enterprise leader positions, and advocated with DoD and Congressional leaders in support of 40+ programs including Air Force Inns, Air Force Food Service, child care, Military and Family Readiness, and a broad array of Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs -
Director Human Resources, Asst Chief Of Staff J1United States Forces Korea (Usfk) Jun 2017 - Aug 2019Seoul, Apo, KrLed Human Capital and advised Four-Star Commander on HR matters for over 40,000 subordinates and three multinational, joint staffs consisting of 1,000-personnel and twelve distinct personnel systems. -
Commander, 17Th Mission Support GroupUnited States Air Force Jul 2015 - Jul 2017Randolph Afb, Tx, UsLed 900 professionals delivering security, communications, civil engineering, logistics, contracting, hospitality, recreation, human resources and emergency services support for an 11,000 person installation community. Enabling the development and training of intelligence and fire-fighting professionals for the Department of Defense. -
Odc Support Division ChiefUs European Command Aug 2014 - Jun 2015Vaihingen (Stuttgart), Baden-Württemberg, DeLed Manpower, Personnel, Resource, Logistics, IT, and operational support for over 500 personnel at 43 operating locations across Europe. Enabled the accomplishment of Commander objectives by setting conditions for success. -
J5/8 Personnel Branch ChiefU.S. European Command 2012 - 2014Vaihingen (Stuttgart), Baden-Württemberg, DeManaged 450 Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Civilian positions at EUCOM headquarters and 40 Offices of Defense Cooperation in European partner nations for the Directorate of Policy, Strategy, Partnering and Capabilities. Put the right people in the right place at the right time and sustaining them remotely with reachback personnel and finance support to advance US and European Command objectives. -
A1, Director Of Manpower, Personnel & ServicesUnited States Air Force 2010 - 2011Randolph Afb, Tx, UsLed manpower, personnel and services programs supporting 3-star Commander and 64,000 personnel deployed annually. Tailored organizational structures and command and control relationships. Responsible for personnel accountability at 113 operating locations. Directed 28K billet joint manpower program. Managed $122M in services contracts and $3.4M in resale operations. -
Chief, A1 Director'S Action GroupAir Combat Command 2009 - 2010Led strategic planning & alignment, communications, process improvement and action planning for Directorate of Manpower, Personnel & Services. Communicated director's tasking and intent to 160 person staff. Distilled large amounts of diverse information to provide general officer level insight.
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Chief Of Strategic Plans (A1)Air Combat Command 2008 - 2009Developed policy, standards, and plans for 15 installations; evaluated performance of $426M Services Program; determined need and managed transformation programs and process improvement; ensured strategic alignment with higher echelons; developed and executed action plans to link daily operations to strategy
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Force Sustainment Branch Chief (A1)Air Combat Command 2007 - 2008Advised commanders at 15 bases on food service, lodging, fitness, and sports programs. Managed 15 lodges operating 160 facilities and 4,223 rooms generating 1M bednights and $18.3M in revenue annually. Evaluated performance and guided 32 dining facilities serving 4.5M meals/yr and managing $22M in contracts. Guided 198 personnel at 21 facilities supporting 22K customer visits per day in command fitness and sports programs.
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Commander100Th Services Squadron 2004 - 2006Led 420 military and civilian personnel serving the morale and welfare needs of a 12K person installation community. Managed $11M budget including a $10M annual services and resale program. Responsible for all phases of operation for 29 activities/71 facilities including fitness, food service, lodging, child and youth development, recreation, and personnel administration.
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Commander380Th Expeditionary Services Squadron 2005 - 2005Led food service, lodging, fitness, recreation, and mortuary affairs programs for 1,300 Airmen deployed in support of three major operations. Led programs generating 468K quality meals from field kitchens and introduced 44 enduring program innovations including new off base trips and tours, USO shows, and a morale-boosting intramural sports program.
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Services OfficerUs Air Force 1994 - 2004Randolph Afb, Tx, UsServed as Business Operations Officer, Officer in Charge of Lodging, Mission Support Group Executive Officer, Resource Management Flight Commander, Combat Support Flight Commander and Deputy Director of a Services Division at various locations in the US and overseas.Home Game: Provided food service, lodging, recreation, and fitness opportunities for personnel at US Air Force bases around the world.Away Game: When deployed, provided food service, lodging and recreation support at forward operating locations--scope ranged from initial services at "patch of dirt" bare bases to sustained operations at fully-developed locations.
Christopher Harris Education Details
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University Of Massachusetts AmherstRestaurant & Travel Administration -
United States Air Force AcademyEnglish Language And Literature -
Nato Defense CollegeSenior Course 119 (Sde); Nato Regional Cooperation Course -
Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense UniversityJoint Professional Military Education Ii -
Usaf Air Command And Staff CollegeMaster Of Military Operational Art And Science
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Christopher Harris works for Deputy Assistant Secretary (Reserve Affairs And Airmen Readiness)
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Christopher Harris's current role is Force Support, Family and Veteran Programs Advisor.
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Christopher Harris attended University Of Massachusetts Amherst, United States Air Force Academy, Nato Defense College, Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University, Usaf Air Command And Staff College.
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