Eric Showalter Email & Phone Number

I am a Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) with 26 years of experience in Fighter Aircraft Maintenance, specializing in avionics systems. I've progressed from apprentice technician to Production Manager, with additional expertise in Security, Program, Project, and Personnel Management.My latest role as Project Manager and Program Management Office Lead involves coordinating across Mission Support, Maintenance, and Operations to manage construction projects while ensuring they do not interfere with maintenance and flight operations, which is critical to meeting our national defense commitments. As head of the Maintenance Group's Programs Section, I ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to strategic planning. My responsibilities include project planning, executive reporting, and meeting coordination.• Planned and delivered $3.7M in temporary facilities, providing offices and storage for 2 squadrons during a 4-year contractor-induced military construction delay.• Created a storage solution for 12,000 sq. ft. for aircraft equipment, saving $600K in leased facility costs.• Coordinated a 2-year remodel of 26 aircraft shelters while ensuring uninterrupted operations for 96 USAF jets conducting 11,000 flights annually.• Developed the USAF’s first "Airmen-4-Life" program, creating 48 life-skills courses with 6,000 development hours, now used at four additional bases.• Led a 6-member team to create a communication strategy for seven units to connect directly with the base Emergency Operations Center during a disaster exercise, improving command and control for 10,000 personnel.• Guided Command Support Staff, reorganizing 72 programs and completing 2,500 tasks, supporting 265 newly assigned personnel; recognized as Support Staff of the Year.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Certifications: HRM from University of Phoenix | CompTIA ITF+ | PMP (in progress, expected Dec 24)