Serves as Professor of Contracting with extensive contracting knowledge and experience in the procurement of a variety of supplies and services, including systems acquisition, operational contracting, logistics and sustainment, and contingency contracting.

Provided technical advice, guidance, mentoring and counsel to Joint Base Langley-Eustis customers and contracting personnel.

Randy Rivera served as the Director of Commercial Maintenance & Contracts leading Bode Aviation, Inc. maintenance operations at Albuquerque International Sunport, Double Eagle II Airport, and Four Corners Regional Airport. As a former member of the Executive Management Team, Randy helped develop and execute strategies for the continued success and growth of the company. Executed a business proposal, and then led a team in the development and establishment of the Fly Bode Caribbean division… Show more Randy Rivera served as the Director of Commercial Maintenance & Contracts leading Bode Aviation, Inc. maintenance operations at Albuquerque International Sunport, Double Eagle II Airport, and Four Corners Regional Airport. As a former member of the Executive Management Team, Randy helped develop and execute strategies for the continued success and growth of the company. Executed a business proposal, and then led a team in the development and establishment of the Fly Bode Caribbean division, extending the company’s on-demand charter operations into the Caribbean. Further, he led a team in the establishment of a quality management system with AS9100D & AS9110C certifications for maintenance operations at Albuquerque International Sunport and Centennial Airport.Prior to joining Bode Aviation, Inc., Randy served as the Senior Contracting Official for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center providing cross-functional leadership to 1000+ acquisition and support professionals supporting a $102B Air Force nuclear enterprise contract portfolio. During his 30 year career in the United States Air Force, Randy also served at the Office of the Secretary Defense, Office of the Secretary of Air Force, two major command headquarters, an acquisition systems center, a product and logistics center, and as the Contracting Squadron Commander at the 1st Fighter Wing. Show less

Served as the Senior Contracting Official and Center Senior Functional for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center providing cross-functional leadership to 1000+ acquisition and support professionals located in five geographically dispersed locations supporting a $102B Air Force nuclear enterprise contract portfolio, successfully sustaining two legs of the nation’s nuclear triad during an unprecedented time of nuclear recapitalization.

Senior military advisor to the Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, for all command contracting issues. Organize, train and equip 4,000+ military and civilian contracting professionals for the annual acquisition of $55B of equipment and services necessary to develop, produce, test and sustain war-winning expeditionary capabilities, on time, on cost and in accordance with federal acquisition requirements; while emphasizing opportunities for small business participation and maximizing… Show more Senior military advisor to the Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, for all command contracting issues. Organize, train and equip 4,000+ military and civilian contracting professionals for the annual acquisition of $55B of equipment and services necessary to develop, produce, test and sustain war-winning expeditionary capabilities, on time, on cost and in accordance with federal acquisition requirements; while emphasizing opportunities for small business participation and maximizing competition. Show less