David Slade Email & Phone Number

Crystal City, Va

Air Force focal point for integrated management of the 35K+ members of the acquisition workforce across all functional areas. Provides acquisition workforce human resource policy and strategic planning. Ensures Air Force compliance with and implementation of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Executes the Air Force Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) and manages programs within the Defense Acquisition Development Fund (DAWDF). Appointed the Career Field Manager for the military and civilian Scientists, Engineers, and Program Managers employed by/serving in the Air Force.

Crystal City, Va

Randolph Afb, Tx

Chief of Personnel Utilization and Development (Director of Assignments). Guided team of over 300 employees balancing priorities and mission requirements to effectively utilize a workforce of over 300K Airmen. Provided oversight of the United States Air Forces’ formal professional development process centered on growing future leaders from within the leadership cohort (65K officers) Responsible for oversight and execution of a $1.3B budget

Aviano Ab Italy

City Manager (Commander) leading team of 2500 military, US civilians and Italian nationals, providing support and community services to over 9200 US Citizens. Responsible for security, logistical support, construction, infrastructure maintenance, personnel support, communications, 8 business entities, and contracting, as well as liaison duties with two Department of Defense schools, Army and Air Force Exchange Service and the Commissary Agency. Served as Director, Emergency Operations Center

Randolph Afb, Tx

Deputy Chief of Personnel Utilization and Development (Director of Assignments) Guided team of over 300 employees balancing priorities and mission requirements to effectively utilize a workforce of over 300K Airmen. Provided oversight of the United States Air Forces’ formal professional development process centered on growing future leaders from within the leadership cohort (65K officers)

Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath Uk

Mountain Home Afb, Id

Director (Commander) and Director of Operations, 390th Fighter Squadron. Led the effective and safe operation of 18 F-15C aircraft in training and combat operations. Expertly focused 45 operational and support personnel on team effectiveness and success. Responsible for the execution of a $50M flight operations program.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)