Murray R. "Murf" Clark Email & Phone Number

United States

Part-time instructor of leadership and team building.

San Francisco, California, United States

After a successful leadership career in the Air Force, I transitioned from Flight Instructor at Doss Aviation to commercial aviation as a First Officer flying domestic and international routes, starting with SkyWest Airlines and spending the last 4 years with United Airlines on the Boeing 737 (800, 900, 900ER, and MAX). I hold an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate. As a pilot, I work as part of a small team to enhance safety and coordinate decision-making in a time-critical, dynamic environment. Risk Mitigation and time management, as well as emergency response, are inherent to aviation and have long been a part of my professional DNA.

Us Army War College (Carlisle, Pa) And Norwich University (Northfield, Vt)

In these two academic appointments, I held multiple titles, including: Professor of Command, Leadership, and Management: as a faculty member at US Army War College, I taught rising senior officers of all branches and many nations in executive leadership, defense acquisition processes, critical thinking, change management and leadership, negotiations, and strategic planning. Senior Air Force Representative: as the administrative principal, I served as Air Force Liaison to the Commandant of the Army War College and led the Human Resources functions for 9 senior faculty members and 32 student officers in addition to aiding in curriculum development and course design. Dean of the College of National Services, Norwich University: worked as part of executive team and led military coordination to align all service programs. Collaborated with academic deans and university president to drive long-range strategy, determine student and faculty policy, and direct curriculum changes. Designed innovative challenges to elevate student performance at every level.Academic Program Manager and Department Chair of Air Force ROTC Detachment 867: I led a staff in the education and professional development of approximately 180 undergraduate officer candidates. This program included academic coursework as well as a leadership development program, including practical exercises. My role required legal management of personal data, including medical information and academic records (HIPAA and FERPA compliance), for which I was primarily responsible.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

As a senior officer tasked to lead the US Air Force flying operation at this overseas air base, I coordinated and negotiated with the Kyrgyz Civil Aviation Authority and National-Capital Airport Authority (Manas International Airport) to enable US aviation operations in support of coalition air operations. In my internal role, I led Aircrews, Intelligence experts, Airfield Operations, Weather forecasters, Civilian Air Traffic Controllers, and administrative support personnel in 24/7 flight operations engaged in combat operations over Afghanistan in Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. I enjoyed working with our French and Spanish partners flying missions from the same airport.

San Jose, California, Scott Afb, Il, And Various Air Force Bases

Cisco Systems - Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellow/Air Force FellowDuring this executive-development program, I contributed to Cisco's IT Integration and Corporate Communications teams assigned to Corporate Headquarters. At Cisco and during short immersions at 8 other corporations, I learned how businesses reshape organizational structures and transform processes to create competitive advantages and propel innovation.Executive Speechwriter and Chief, Executive Action GroupAs a speechwriter, I prepared written communications and multi-media presentations for the Four-Star Commander of America’s airlift, aerial refueling, and aeromedical evacuation forces. With detailed guidance and in coordination with the principal, I led a small team to write Congressional testimony and advocacy briefings. I provided detailed research and had a front-row seat to multi-year, multi-billion-dollar decision making.When serving as the Chief of the Commander's Action Group, I led a high-performing team of experts in executive support. We worked to ensured standardization of CEO messaging, decision rationale, and required cross-functional input. Under the direction of the commander, we coordinated to ensure organization’s SLT had consistent cross-enterprise understanding of key issues and priorities.Squadron Commander and Deputy Group Commander; Evaluator Pilot I commanded 74 aircrew and ground-support personnel, training and flying wartime missions. Military command includes exercising legal authority and limited judicial responsibility. I performed every function associated with leading a company-sized organization: Human Resources, Budgeting, Facility Management, Operational Planning and Execution, Performance Assessment, Risk Management, Safety, Disaster Preparedness, Compliance, etc.. I led a diverse workforce including Airmen from many backgrounds and origins. I deployed multiple times to serve in expeditionary leadership roles and fly as an instructor/evaluator pilot.

Master'S Degree, Language Arts

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Humanities (English And Philosophy); Later Assistant Professor Of English)

As an Undergraduate, earned honors as Outstanding Graduate in Humanities and Outstanding Graduate in Philosophy. Distinguished Graduate.