Lee Kirby
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Co-Founder, Salute Mission Critical | Data Center Services | Veteran & Military Spouse Programs at Salute Mission Critical
Location: Friday Harbor, Washington, United States 12 work roles 3 schools
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Co-Founder, Salute Mission Critical | Data Center Services | Veteran & Military Spouse Programs
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Friday Harbor, Washington, United States

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Lee Kirby is listed as Co-Founder, Salute Mission Critical | Data Center Services | Veteran & Military Spouse Programs at Salute Mission Critical, based in Friday Harbor, Washington, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Lee Kirby.

Lee Kirby previously worked as Co-Founder at Salute Mission Critical and Advisory Council & Executive Sponsor of the Armed Forces Community at Infrastructure Masons. Lee Kirby holds Mba, General Management from University Of Washington.

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More than 40 years global experience in the private and public sectors. Successfully led several technology start-ups and turn-arounds as well as built and run world-class global operations. Is a trusted adviser for various organizations in the data center sector and has provided interim leadership to emerging and transforming technology companies. Retired as President of Uptime Institute October 2018, where he provided thought leadership, global services strategy, new product development and strategic marketing. In addition to his many years as a successful technology industry leader, he masterfully balanced a successful military career over 36 years (Ret. Colonel). As the Chairman and Co-Founder of Salute Inc., he continues to be a champion for hiring military veterans in the data center industry and serves as an adviser to many veteran support organizations. He is based in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to an MBA from University of Washington and further studies at Henley School of Business in London and Stanford University, Lee holds professional certifications in management and security (ITIL v3 Expert, Lean Six Sigma, CCO).

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Salute Mission Critical
Salute Mission Critical
Co-Founder, Salute Mission Critical | Data Center Services | Veteran & Military Spouse Programs
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12 roles · 29 years

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Co-Founder

Current

Franklin, Wisconsin, US

As Chairman & Co-Founder of Salute Mission Critical, I established the strategy, vision and values of the company and operated at the policy level to ensure that operating plans were resourced to achieve our objectives. We have been recognized by Deloitte with the Technology Fast 500™ award, by Chief Executive and Thayer Leadership with the Patriots in.

Jan 2013 - Present

Advisory Council & Executive Sponsor Of The Armed Forces Community

Current

Beaverton, Oregon, US

  • Founded in April of 2016, iMasons is guided by an Advisory Council of industry leaders responsible for the largest and most advanced digital infrastructure portfolios in the world. iMasons members have an average of 20.
  • Build the veteran community in IM – Attract active duty, military spouses, veterans, guard and reservists to pursue a career in this industry and to join Infrastructure Masons in order build a community within.
  • Raise awareness of our industry – Establish an effective communications program to increase digital infrastructure industry awareness with veterans, veteran support organizations and military institutions to include.
  • Promote training and transition programs – Promote effective transition and training programs that are inclusive and comprehensive in nature to allow veterans, military spouses, guard and reservists with or without.
  • Promote education and development – Establish an effective communications program that informs active duty, military spouses, veterans, guard and reservists of internships, education opportunities, scholarships, and.
May 2019 - Present

President

New York, New York, US

Retired, as of 15 October 2018. Provided thought leadership, global services strategy, new product development and strategic marketing with 3X growth of the company benefiting the industry as a whole. Introduced additional valued services to help drive even greater industry performance from the core to the edge. Uptime Institute is the recognized global.

Jul 2013 - Oct 2018

Colonel

Fort Liberty, NC, US

Masterfully balanced a successful Army career over 36 years (Retired Colonel) and continues to serve as an adviser to many veteran support organizations. What began with four years active duty followed by active reserve, resulted in another six and half years of active duty from being recalled repeatedly for service included tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and.

Dec 1976 - Jun 2012

Lee

Fairfax, VA, US

Provide leadership in the critical infrastructure market. Continuously seek to provide world class solutions that propel key business strategies in cloud and mobile computing.

Apr 2006 - Aug 2011

President

Fairfax, VA, US

Develop international operations to allow customers to access the diverse capabilities of Lee Technologies on a global basis.

Apr 2008 - Apr 2011

Deputy Chief Of Staff, Civil Capacity, Multi-National Corps Iraq

Arlington, Virginia, US

Responsible for the MNC-I Civil Capacity Line of Operation (LOO) with priority of effort towards Governance, Economic Development and Rule of Law. Additionally, serves as Deputy for MNC-I CoS to ensure continuity as change will be constant. I must develop and maintain effective working relationships with MNF-I, Department of State (OPA), Iraqi Army, Iraqi.

Mar 2009 - Feb 2010

Deputy Chief Of Staff, G3/7

Arlington, Virginia, US

Planned and directed operations for the command that spans the three state area and consists of 54 untis and over 8,000 Soldiers. Was responsible for the development and implementation of plans and orders to support mobilization, training operations and exercises. Oversees operation of the command’s Emergency Operations Center, message center and all.

Apr 2004 - Apr 2006

Chief Executive Officer

Redmond, Washington, US

  • Provided leadership at the chief executive level for multiple companies at various points of the business cycle. Demonstrated successful track-record with start-ups, corporate renewals and turn-arounds. Major.
  • Merged four failing companies and brought them to profitability in nine months despite 9/11 attacks occurring 10 days after taking over the company.
  • Produced triple digit growth each year with 507% net profit gain from 2002 to 2003. Generated in excess of $360 million in gross revenue with average margins of 48% by introducing new solutions to the market for.
  • Effectively brought solutions to market in rapid succession without compromising quality of service.
  • Established the professional services organization and grew it into a multi-million dollar national business within six months, services monthly revenue exceeded $1,000,000.
Sep 2001 - Apr 2004

Vp, Systems Integration

Lewis Center, Ohio, US

1997 - 1999 ~2 yrs

Vp, Distributed Computing

Charlotte, NC, US

  • Responsible for computing in the Northwest Region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska) a multi-tiered production environment serving over 10,000 users. Led strategic business initiatives to dramatically reduce the.
  • Led initiative to consolidate Seafirst and Security Pacific Asset systems; Implementation of Shaw Loans System (IL2000); Implementation of Consumer Originations (ACAPS); and Consolidation of Collections Systems (CAS.
  • Established Corporate Data Warehouse, Finance Environment Reengineering, MIR Database Reengineering, Automated Time Card Collection Installation and Human Resource Management System Replacement.
Aug 1991 - Aug 1997
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Lee Kirby education

Mba, General Management

University Of Washington

Management Studies

Henley Business School

Ba, Business Administration

Minot State University
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What company does Lee Kirby work for?

Lee Kirby works for Salute Mission Critical.

What is Lee Kirby's role at Salute Mission Critical?

Lee Kirby is listed as Co-Founder, Salute Mission Critical | Data Center Services | Veteran & Military Spouse Programs at Salute Mission Critical.

Where is Lee Kirby based?

Lee Kirby is based in Friday Harbor, Washington, United States while working with Salute Mission Critical.

What companies has Lee Kirby worked for?

Lee Kirby has worked for Salute Mission Critical, Infrastructure Masons, Uptime Institute, United States Army Reserve, and Lee Technologies.

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Lee Kirby holds Mba, General Management from University Of Washington.

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