Ross Woodley

About Ross Woodley

Seasoned leader with proven capability to drive double digit growth, build high performing teams and expand into new markets. Key leader in company growth from small business to over $950M. Critical to developing processes for 400% growth of personnel. Responsible for over $1B in captured business. Key leader in 5 acquisitions and company sale - total portfolio valued at $120B by PE Hub. I SPECIALIZE IN: LEADERSHIP: Vast experience building and leading high-performance teams across the globe STRATEGIC PROGRAMS: Ability to develop strategy, coordinate resources and capture programs NEGOTIATIONS: Leverage cultivated executive relationships to find a winning solutions EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT: Firmly committed to ensuring my team is properly trained for the task CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Grew company to over $950M prior to selling Won largest task order in company history -$660M Won first California state program in company history -$45M Restructured organization to increase profitability four-fold Took underperforming account to 323% of goalLet\'s start a conversation: r••••••••@gmail.com or call directly at (70••••••12EDUCATION BS - Human Factors Engineering (1987)- US Air Force Academy MS - Aeronautical Sciences (1996)- Embry-Riddle University MS - National Security and Strategic Studies US Naval War College MAS – Advanced Airpower School of Advanced Air & Space Studies MA - National Security Strategy (2007)- National War CollegeMORE ABOUT ME:Corporate Career C-level executive responsible for all program and project delivery across all business verticals Involved in 5 acquisitions, consistent 20%+ y/y growth and the sale of the company to private equity Awarded Red River Leadership Award in 2017 At Dell EMC, served in sales, sales management, business development and capture In 2014 Leadership Award for his work developing an “as-a-Service” offering for the Government ITIL 4 certificationU.S. Air Force Officer Retired Colonel last serving on Capitol Hill and in the Pentagon Key contributor in 2 Quadrennial Defense Reviews, shepherded over 40 programs worth billions F-15 pilot, over 300hrs during DESERT STORM, Weapons School Graduate and Instructor Defense Superior Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, 5 Air Medals among others Personal In my spare time, I enjoy flying, motorcycle riding and fishing I am also an active member of the Civil Air Patrol where I am the Squadron Safety Officer

Experience

1. Vice President Business Strategy

   Digital Aerial Solutions

   Mar 2024 — Present · Riverview, FL, US

   Responsible for business development, program management and assist with flight operations.Past roles: Business development consultant and contract pilot.

Education

• School of Advanced Air and Space Studies

  Masters of Art and Science, Advanced Airpower

  1999 — 2000

• United States Air Force Academy

  Bachelor of Science, Human Factors Engineering

  1983 — 1987

• USAF Air War College

  AF Senior Developmental Education Program, Air and Space Studies

  2003 — 2004

• Georgetown University

  Certificate Program, Congressional Affairs

  2009 — 2010

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Masters of Science, Aeronautical Sciences

• U.S. Naval War College

  Master of Arts, National Security and Strategic Studies

  1998 — 1999

• USAF Weapons School

  Patch, Advanced F-15C Employment

  1993 — 1993

• National War College

  Master of Science, National Security Studies

  2006 — 2007

• Shipley's

  Capturing Federal Business

  2013 — 2013

Skills

• Government
• Command & Control
• Homeland Security
• Business Development
• Military Operations
• Dod
• National Security
• Government Relations
• Intelligence
• Sigint
• Navy
• Special Operations
• Integration
• Readiness
• C4isr
• Operational Planning
• Intelligence Analysis
• Exercises
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Counterinsurgency
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• Leadership
• Policy
• Information Assurance
• Intelligence Community
• Command
• Strategic Planning
• Analysis
• Afghanistan
• Army
• Top Secret
• Weapons
• Electronic Warfare
• Force Protection
• Nato
• Aerospace
• Uav
• Combat