Michael Best

About Michael Best

Results-driven and enterprising Logistics Director with over 28 years of experience managing the development and operations of supply chain and maintenance programs valued in excess of $2.5B and leading teams of 25-700 in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Extensive knowledge of Process Improvement, Contract Negotiation, and Project Planning with measurable results accomplished. I maintain an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance, allowing for active involvement in defense sector industries.I am an accomplished executive who enjoys building and leading complex teams to deliver large & small scale projects from initial conception through execution in a fast-paced, changing environment. I understand how to drive success across planning, logistics, operations, and communications. My leadership style is about building trust with subordinates and empowering them to develop creative alternatives while exercising critical thinking to innovate, develop change, and improve processes. I excel in dynamic environments prioritizing efforts that achieve measurable results. I have proven experience successfully overseeing supply chain and maintenance, facilities, and transportation/distribution operations.Top five Gallup Strengths: Learner, Activator, Responsibility, Focus, Achiever• Inspirational and servant leader focused on developing trusting relationships • Proven success in managing multi-million dollar budgets, overseeing large scale service contracts, and leading organizations with multi-site operations.• Strong reputation for improving organizational performance by enhancing processes, team development, communication, and vision• Leadership aptitude and a track record of proficiency in building high-performance organizations and teams that increase productivity and service levels

Experience

1. Business Development Director

   Cubic Defense

   Jan 2022 — Present · Fort Worth, TX, US

Education

• Florida Institute of Technology

  Master of Science - MS, Logistics Management

  2001 — 2002

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics

  1989 — 1993

• U.S. Army War College

  Master of Science - MS, Military Strategic Studies, General

  2013 — 2014

Skills

• Military
• Logistics Management
• Combat
• Command
• Readiness
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Security Clearance
• Military Logistics
• Operational Planning
• Military Operations
• Army
• Top Secret
• Aviation
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Helicopters
• Dod
• National Security
• Homeland Security
• Logistics
• Maintenance
• Government
• Maintenance
• Program Management
• Afghanistan
• Avionics
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Defense