Mike Phillips

About Mike Phillips

With over 30 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity across the U.S. military, cloud, and financial services sectors, I’ve learned that the most enduring impact a leader can make is through people—by building strong teams, fostering trust, and creating a culture where everyone understands their value to the mission.My leadership journey began in the U.S. Air Force, where I quickly realized that success in high-stakes environments depends not just on strategy, but on the strength of the team behind it. That belief has guided me through every role—from leading secure communications and intelligence operations to helping our government and defense sectors modernize with cloud solutions at Amazon Web Services (AWS).Today, at Wright Patt Credit Union, I continue to lead with purpose—engaging teams, nurturing talent, and aligning culture with mission. I hold PMP and CISM certifications and a master’s degree in strategic leadership from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology. I’ve led large-scale IT and military construction projects, always focused on delivering measurable value while empowering the people who make it possible.What drives me is simple: taking care of people. Whether mentoring professionals, supporting local charities, or serving on the Township Zoning Commission, I remain a public servant at heart—committed to building communities and cultures that thrive.If you\'re passionate about leadership, team dynamics, or building resilient organizations in a tech-driven world—I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. Vice President of Information Technology

   Wright-Patt Credit Union

   Oct 2023 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

   Provides strategic and managerial responsibility for WPCU’s information technology division, including Application Services (enterprise/web/data warehousing), Technical Services (data center/network/telephony), IT Security (user management, operations), and Project Management Services (project office, business analysts, QA testing). Responsible for annual/long term planning and execution of strategies, tactical plans, staff development, and budgets for all areas of responsibility.

Education

• United States Air Force Academy

  Bachelor of Science, Political Science

  1991 — 1995

• U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology

  Master of Science, Strategic Leadership

  2006 — 2007

Skills

• Strategic Leadership
• Federal Government
• Cyber Defense
• Military
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Systems Engineering
• Government
• Command & Control
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Homeland Security
• C4isr
• Force Protection
• Defense Contracting
• Military Operations
• Leadership
• Government Contracting
• Dod
• National Security
• Intelligence Analysis
• Exercises
• Emergency Management
• Intelligence
• Earned Value Management
• Flights
• Sci Clearance
• Active Ts/Sci Clearance
• Space Systems
• Lighting Design
• Top Secret
• Satellite Communications
• Physical Security
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Nato
• Intelligence Community
• Comsec
• Computer Security
• Interagency Coordination
• Strategic Studies