Independent corporation that works with commercial and defense companies from across the business spectrum advising them on leadership and business development and execution of both CLASSIFIED and UNCLASSIFIED business opportunities. Examples of current and past clients include MBDA, Inc; Anadarko Petroleum Corporation; Tony Jeary International and the Hewlett-Packard Company; FlightWorks, LLC; Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; and Alion Science and Technology Corporation.

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Independent advisor working with commercial and defense companies from across the business spectrum advising them on leadership and business development and execution of both CLASSIFIED and UNCLASSIFIED business opportunities. Trustee, oil and gas investment trust.Frequent leadership and motivational speaker.

Served two terms as a member of the INOVA Fairfax Hospital for Children's Quality Board. The board's focus is on all aspects of quality of care.

2007-2011 Senior Vice President and Sector Manager, Alion Science and Technology, a private company based in McLean, VA. One of Alion’s three sector managers running the company’s most diverse sector with customers across the defense, federal, commercial and international market space. Managed a $185M business unit with such diverse engineering interests as: - Human systems integration- IT enterprise architecture and system integration- Program management and acquisition support- Modeling and simulation- Engineering analysis and redesign- Spectrum engineering- Environmental laboratory services- Nuclear power safety and regulatory compliance. Took over as the organization was struggling on many fronts to include organizational infighting, margin erosion and the recent loss of a major contract. Reorganized and reenergized the business by controlling costs, focusing business development, and building a top-notch management team. Developed a strategic business plan that identified under performing business units for divestiture. Oversaw sale and transfer of three units totaling $15.2M in revenue. After stabilizing the business unit, still grew sector by 10.4% in three years and increased net income by 49.8% over same time period despite divestitures (with no acquisitions) and a struggling economy and shrinking defense budget.2006-2007 Senior Vice President and Group Manager, Alion Science and Technology, McLean, VA. - Successfully turned around a $32.5 M business unit plagued by poor leadership and internal strife. - Refocused management team and after 8 months, the group was the most profitable group (of four) within the sector. - Based on demonstrated leadership and performance, promoted to sector manager overseeing all four groups

2003-2006 Commander, Central Command Air Forces. Commanded coalition air forces conducting combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and across the CENTCOM area of operations. Oversaw and managed day-to-day and long-term sustainment of 11 major airbases with over 275 aircraft and 18,000 Airmen. Directed master planning effort that determined long term requirements for all bases in region. Developed land use and infrastructure plans along with supporting budget and contract requirements. Negotiated Host Nation permissions to construct airfield and support facilities valued at over $1.2B.2002-2003 Commander, JTFSWA and Deputy, CFACC, Prince Sultan Air Base, KSA. Commanded coalition military air forces enforcing United Nations Sanctions against Iraq. Simultaneously executed daily air operations in support of humanitarian and combat operations in Afghanistan as part of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.2000-2002 Director of Operations and Training, USAF, Pentagon, VA. Responsible for current operations and training for USAF. Oversaw day-to-day operations on behalf of SECAF and CSAF. In the wake of 9/11, co-led team that determined impact of increased military support for Homeland Defense. Analysis resulted in significant enhancements to construction standards and base master plans. 1998-2000 Commander, 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL. Responsible for over 29,000 acres of federal property with 18 miles of coastline. Directed F-15C pilot training in response to USAF requirements. Planned future bed down of two F-22 Raptor training squadrons and coordinated drawdown of two F-15C squadrons. Ensured operations, maintenance, and support facility designs and siting efficiently addressed mission and increased security requirements.Full Military bio: http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/tabid/225/Article/107609/lieutenant-general-walter-e-buchanan-iii.aspx