Ronald Hughes

About Ronald Hughes

I provide experienced leadership and specialized expertise in construction and facilities management. My career is defined by over a decade of executive-level roles, where I\'ve honed skills in overseeing multi-billion dollar infrastructure portfolios and leading large, diverse teams to achieve mission-critical objectives.I possess a robust background in strategic planning, operational leadership, complex project management, and government contracting, underscored by significant accomplishments such as facilities management of a $2.9B portfolio dispersed over 7 states. My experience has also allowed me to improving real property accountability, while optimizing operational costs.Passionate about creating efficient and sustainable built environments, I combine a results-driven approach with strong analytical capabilities and a collaborative leadership style. With a Master\'s in Real Estate & Construction Management, I am well-prepared to apply my comprehensive understanding of real estate lifecycles and facilities optimization to drive strategic growth and operational excellence in the private sector.

Experience

1. Director, Directorate of Public Works

   Us Army

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Provides comprehensive facilities management of $2.9B of dispersed facilities and infrastructure spanning a seven state region to enable over Soldiers and 1,300 units to achieve mission readiness, training and mobilization. Executes an annual budget of over $60 million with 98 personnel to manage dispersed facilities across the region.• Secured approval for the construction of a Army Reserve Center in Southern California, enhancing regional capabilities. • Restored preventive maintenance contracts worth $5.5M across four regions, improving facility system operational efficiency. • Transitioned $30M in service contracts to a higher-performing contract agency, elevating service quality across a seven-state area.

Education

• University of Denver - Daniels College of Business

  Master of Science - MS, Real Estate and Construction Management

  2011

• The United States Army War College

  Master's degree, Strategic Studies

  2018 — 2020

• Tuskegee University

  Bachelor of Architecture - BArch, Architecture

  1996

Skills

• Leadership Development
• Command
• Program Management
• Operational Planning
• Personnel Supervision
• Force Protection
• Army
• Military Logistics
• Team Building
• Management
• Dod
• National Security
• Strategic Planning
• Government
• Training
• Security Clearance
• Leadership
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Experience
• Top Secret
• Military Operations
• Military