Loring Harkey

About Loring Harkey

Proven military leader - specializes in classified Information Technology Program Management support to the Department of Defense. Possess vast experience in driving change, increasing productivity and streamlining processes. Developed plans, implemented strategic short and long range initiatives, led coalitions and supervised others to achieve organizational goals. Retired colonel in USAF with twenty-seven years of progressive leadership experience. Experienced in leading others and managing day-to-day operations for medium and large, complex organizations. Experience includes strategic planning, cyber security, policy development, process improvement, training, budget planning, coalition building and risk mitigation in support of Department of Defense Programs. Visionary Leadership with Integrity. Information Technology Program Manager. Specialized Technology Integration. Superb Oral and Written Communication skills. Operational info/technology Expert. Team-builder for complex/sensitive programs Specialties: Leadership (Three time military commander) DoD Cyber Operator (Supported multiple US Contingencies) Top Secret, SCI, Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information w/current SSBI date – Aug 2016 expiration Knowledge Managment (Three time Assistant to Senior Military Leaders/General Officers) Counselor (Facilitated Behavior Modification Treatment Goals for Adolescents and Adults)

Experience

1. Air Force Program Manager Business Developer, at & t Global Business - Public Sector Solutions

   AT&T

   Apr 2013 — Present

   Expert level Program Manager and Business Developer responsible for maintaining and independently generating and developing new sales opportunities, using a customer centric strategy focused on relationship building and consultative sales, to deliver AT & T services and solutions that meet a wide variety of cyber and professional services needs of department of defense customers- Facilitated renewal of $400 thousand Strategic Emergency Access Telephone System (SEATS) conferencing bridges that provides critical command, control and communications between the National Command Authority, National Military Command Center, USSTRATCOM and other Combatant Commands - Facilitated renewal of $14 million/5 year Northstar service to continue 24/7 air-to-ground communication for the President of the US, White House Military Office, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, USSTRATCOM, US Navy, and Federal Emergency Management Agency - Led strategic business development team to partner with two award winners for USCYBERCOM’s $460 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract through May 2021

Education

• Rose State College

  Associate of Arts - AA

• Lesley University

  Master of Science - MS

• Air University (Maxwell AFB)

  Master of Arts - MA

• University of Oklahoma

  Bachelor of Arts - BA