Kevin Kepper Pickard
Accelerating Innovation in Infrastructure, Transportation, Aviation, and Defense | Strategy & Operations Leader | Collaborative Team Builder | Passionate Problem Solver
- Role
- Transitioning Navy Captain at US Navy
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kevin Kepper Pickard
Senior executive leader and former Navy Captain with 25+ years driving mission success in aviation, transportation, infrastructure, and large-scale operations. I help organizations align strategy and execution, lead high-performing teams, and deliver lasting impact—even in the most complex environments.Currently exploring opportunities to help companies grow, innovate, and tackle transformative challenges.I bring deep expertise in managing multi-billion-dollar investments, building strategic partnerships across industry and government, and leading diverse teams to achieve ambitious goals. Skilled at navigating regulatory frameworks while fostering collaboration, accountability, and trust.
Experience
Transitioning Navy Captain
Jul 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Naval Aviator | Commanding Officer | Chief of Staff | LSSBB | TS/SCI • LEADERSHIP: Passion for coaching, mentoring, motivating, and developing team members • COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE: Results-driven executive leader, focused on quality execution and value improvement at scale• ADAPTABILITY: Comfortable operating in high-tempo, ambiguous environments• COMMUNICATION: Effective influencer and conveyor of ideas across a diverse set of stakeholders • CRITICAL THINKING: Analytical, data-driven approach to strategic planning, risk assessment, mediation, problem solving, and overall decision-making • TEAM BUILDING: High EQ to quickly build relationships and collaborative trust in new environments
Education
United States Naval Academy
B.S. (with Merit), Core engineering curriculum; English
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
S.M., International Relations and Affairs
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