MARSHALL C. COLLINS

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Federal Status: Airlift Wg Cmdr, GS-15 (Ret.) Veteran’s Status: Col (Ret.) Accomplished and forward-thinking Executive Leader at multiple levels and of varied organizations and disciplines. From technical operations, organizational design, manpower utilization, employee development, and labor relations, to public and media interaction through speaking, interview, and data. Managed organizations assets exceeding 750 million dollars and over 1500 employees. Proven success at all levels, 32+ years military, 16 years of command. Additionally, an Aviation Subject Matter Expert on Airlift Operations, Aeromedical Evacuation, and Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System Operations, impacting citizens nationally and individuals globally. Multi-talented leader, led Combat Communications unit utilizing satellite, computer, and all forms of communication equipment. Handpicked to expedite the base establishment and movement of aviation assets during deployed combat operations, no loss of capability. Oversaw the daily operations of primary and auxiliary bases of the North Carolina Air National Guard in NC. Approving authority for annual budgets, manpower utilization, and various aspects of scheduling of wing assigned physical resources. Managed Federal, State, and Local dollars and resources, ranging from Operations & Maintenance, to a multi-million-dollar Civilian Payroll, all end of year obligations met. Final authority on numerous other wing programs, including the wing flying hour program, and initial stages of unit aircraft conversion, with execution of over 80 million dollars in construction funds. Insures mission execution, and coordination with numerous Civilian Agencies and entities, and fellow military entities, supporting city, state, and national objectives. Through Logistics experience throughout career. CORE COMPETENCIES

-Program Management -Organizational Leadership -Classroom Instruction

-Command & Control -Public Speaking, Effective Writing -Strategic Planning

-Ground & Flight Safety -Financial Management & Analysis -Exercise Evaluations EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Administrative Management, Clemson University, South Carolina 1984, Air War College (Masters equivalent), Air Command & Staff College, Squadron Officers School SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

-6000 hrs flown in C-130 Hercules (3 variants), Evaluator/Instructor Navigator, TS Clearance

-Combat Operations; Just Cause, Enduring & Iraqi Freedom, Bosnia/Herzegovina, Desert Shield

-Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) Airman, Mission Commander, Media Briefer PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

145th Airlift Wing/Installation Commander, United States Air Force, Charlotte/Douglas Air National Guard Base, Charlotte NC 2014-2016

-Led over 1500 airmen, ensuring training, equipping, organizing, coordination, selection, and promotion of personnel, managed 10 C-130 aircraft and over $400M of equipment and facilities

-Managed 84 facilities (600K sq ft), 220 acres at two locations, one on leased property at C/DIAP

-Commanded all aspects of wing operations, flight operations, command/control, logistics, supply, purchasing, contracting, security, finance, personnel complaints, unit morale and recreation, all plans and programs, administration, regulation adherence, civil engineering, munitions, safety, public relations, and daily interaction with the civilian airport authorities

-Initiated the conversion of the wing from C-130 aircraft to a future C-17 airlifter, includes over $80M in new construction and renovated facilities, while maintaining a mission ready capability

-Executed an annual Fire Protection agreement with civil authorities, and base Security Contract

-Approved the execution of over 3,000 flight hours annually, involving over 23 aircrews, maintenance & support personnel, supporting local flight training and missions around the globe

-Executed a Civilian Pay Budget of $42M and other budget dollars exceeding $48M

-Commander in Charge of meeting dignitaries to include the President and Vice President

-Crisis Action Team Director; Ensured Emergency Operations Center, On-Scene Commander, Command & Control, Security, Fire Depts. interacted timely/effectively with local 1st Responders

-Implemented a new Command Inspection Program, inspection of all wing areas successful 145th Airlift Maintenance Group Commander/Director, United States Air Force, Charlotte/Douglas Air National Guard Base, Charlotte NC 2009-2014

-Led, hired & supervised over 250 assigned airmen, meeting the overseas deployment requirement of 50% of the fleet & over 120 airmen, expedited reconstitution of aircraft and personnel, returning the deployed aircraft to mission capable status in minimal time to meet new mission taskings

-Briefed over 200 new unit airmen on expectations, opportunities, and requirements for success

-Guided the use of the Aircraft Flying Hour Program, insuring proper stewardship of this multi-million- dollar program, maximizing utilization of an over $40M on-base supply of aircraft parts

-Insured all records were secured and data immediately captured following the loss of an aircraft and aircrew members on a MAFFS mission, led the organization through an extremely stressful and difficult stage, guided the unit to maintain focus, begin healing, and mourn our loss 118th Air Support Operations Squadron Commander/Combat Operations Group Director, United States Air Force, New London Air National Guard Base, New London NC 2006-2009

-Directly lead 67 squadron assigned members, managed and supported 300+ airmen of the Group

-Promoted individual units to develop synergy, improving individual unit capability and morale 145th Operations Support Flight Commander, United States Air Force, Charlotte/Douglas Air National Guard Base, Charlotte NC 2003-2006

-Provided personnel and resources during the initial stages of the Global War on Terrorism PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Director of Mobility Forces Course, Combat Tactics Training School, Advance Airlift Tactics Training School, Air/Ground Operations School, Civilian Supervisors Course, Maintenance Officers Course, Maintenance Officer Course for Operations Commanders, Total Quality Management Course, Operational Risk Management, Cyber Security/Awareness Course ORGANIZATIONS/PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Airlift/Tanker Association, North Carolina National Guard Association (Past Finance Committee Chairman, Legislative and Resolutions Committee Chairman) Life Member, Central First Baptist Church

(Deacon), National Guard Association of the United States Life Member Various Officer Assignments, (Littlerock AFB Arkansas & North Carolina) 1984-2003 Communications Squadron Detachment Commander, Chief Aircrew Training, Chief of Tactics, Supervision of Flight Operations, Enduring Freedom Squadron Commander, Chief of Current Operations, Wing Vice Air Commander, NC Emergency Mgmt. Hurricane Recovery POC