Khalil Gatlin

About Khalil Gatlin

I believe organizations thrive when their people are empowered to do their best work—and that sustainable success requires aligning human capital strategy with mission, integrity, and accountability at every level.With 25+ years of executive leadership spanning the U.S. Air Force, higher education, nonprofit governance, and corporate environments, I\'ve built my career on a simple principle: people are the strategy. Whether leading HR transformation for personnel, achieving 100% regulatory compliance across five oversight bodies, or preventing $24M in training fund losses through strategic intervention, I focus on creating systems where both organizations and individuals excel.My Approach:• Strategic Alignment: Connecting workforce planning and talent development directly to enterprise goals—ensuring every HR initiative drives measurable business outcomes• Integrity-Centered Leadership: As SE Region Chair and CEO of the World Spirit of the Game Foundation, I guide organizations in building ethical frameworks that sustain long-term success• Trusted Advisory: Partner to C-suites, boards, and senior leaders navigating complex change with empathy, data-driven insight, and stakeholder engagement• Compliance as Advantage: Deep expertise in governance and risk management across military, education, and corporate sectorsWhat I Bring: Doctor of Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude)| SHRM-SCP | Board governance experience | Proven track record in organizational turnarounds, large-scale program management, and building high-performing teams in highly regulated environments.Beyond the executive suite, I\'m an adjunct professor at multiple universities and SHRM Essentials instructor—investing in the next generation of HR leaders. I\'m also a 24-year Air Force veteran and 28-year entrepreneur, experiences that shaped my commitment to servant leadership and disciplined execution.Currently seeking Director, VP, or Executive-level opportunities in Human Resources, People Strategy, Operations, or Workforce Development where strategic human capital leadership drives organizational impact.Chief Business & Senior Human Resource Officer (CB & SHRO)- Dr. Khalil Gatlin

Experience

1. Association Signature Member (Spirit of the Game Foundation), United States Chamber of Commerce

   U.S. Chamber of Commerce

   Jun 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Partnership Between United States Chamber of Commerce & Spirit of the Game Foundation-United States (Texas Chapter-HQ San Antonio) World Spirit of the Game Foundation (10 Million Disc) Spirit of the Game Foundation-United StatesSpirit of the Game (SotG) is a proud Association Signature Member of The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which is the world’s largest business organization representing the interests of more than three million businesses of every size, sector, and region. Since its founding more than a century ago, the Chamber has worked to deliver the voice of business in Washington, D.C, and around the world to advance policies that create jobs and grow and strengthen the competitiveness of our economy. Today, this work is more important than ever.

Education

• Weber State University

  Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor's, Business Administration

• University of Phoenix

  Associate of Science - AS, General Studies

• University of Phoenix

  Master's, Business Administration

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate's of Applied Science, Human Resource Management

• California Southern University

  Doctoral, Business Administration