Tim Houston
Chief of Operations - NORAD/USNORTHCOM JOC | SOTF Fellow | Professor | Strategic Advisor | Transitioning to the private sector; Seeking mission-driven role in Aerospace, Defense Tech, Critical Infrastructure Industries
- Role
- Fellow - Special Operators Transition Foundation at Sotf - Special Operators Transition Foundation
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tim Houston
Mission-driven, innovative leader with deep experience in high-stakes aerospace and defense operations. Demonstrated expertise in aviation, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), counter-UAS, drone operations, AI integration, safety management, and technical instruction across both military and civilian settings. Now transitioning to drive innovation in the private sector to enable efficient adoption of dual-use and emerging technologies to the operators. Open to connecting on leadership opportunities with dedicated, mission-driven aerospace, defense tech, and critical infrastructure teams.
Experience
Fellow - Special Operators Transition Foundation
Sotf - Special Operators Transition Foundation
Oct 2025 — Present
Special Operators Transition Foundation™ is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to providing best-in-class training, education, and business connectivity for our military’s most elite Special Operators who are transitioning to their next successful career.The SOTF Program provides 1:1 executive coaching and business connectivity to help our Fellows identify, prepare, and execute their transition plans. We facilitate unique interactive workshops for Fellows with top-tier business leaders to meet and explore career opportunities. The services we provide are tailored to the individual needs of the Operator and his or her family.
Education
DePauw University
B.A., Political Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master's degree, Aeronautical Science
Shift
Defense Ventures Program, Venture Capital
National Security Space Institute
Space Executive Course
Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University
Joint and Combined Warfare School-Hybrid
Skills
- Air Force
- Human Factors
- Defense
- Government
- Uas
- Operational Risk Management
- Rpa
- Security Clearance
- Foreign Policy
- Uav
- Blackboard
- Top Secret
- Aviation
- Dod
- Airlift/Mobility
- Military Operations
- Military
- Higher Education
- Canvas
- Command
- Safety Management Systems
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