Heidi C. McKenna
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- 20 years active duty Air Force officer
- Three years experience as instructor for college-level Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) classes
- Master's Degree, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
EXPERIENCE
| Jun '07 - Aug '10 | Associate Professor of Aerospace Studies Samford University |
- Instructed courses in leadership, management, and national security affairs
- Orchestrated graduation ceremonies, commissioning ceremonies, Distinguished Educators Visit, and leadership laboratories
- Directed military training and field training preparation activities
- Recruited, counseled and mentored prospective Air Force officers
| Jun '05 - Jul '07 | Commander, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron Bolling | AFB |
- Commanded a squadron of 170 military and civilian personnel who provided transportation, supply and logistics support to HQ USAF, Air Force District of Washington and Bolling AFB
- Maintained a vehicle fleet valued at $11M
- Directed squadron fitness program
- Responsible for the deployment readiness/tracking of 12,000 personnel
| Mar '03- Jun '05 | Command Logistics Inspector, Air Force Materiel Command | WPAFB |
- Organized, planned and conducted Operational Readiness Inspection
- Responsible for the assessment and inspection of wartime and day-to-day logistics readiness processes
- Directed the Logistics Career Broadening Program
- Deployed to NATO HQ mission in the Republic of Macedonia
- Member of top level Armed Forces Athletic teams
| Apr '01 - Mar '03 | Staff Transportation Officer Peterson | AFB |
- Developed transportation readiness policy and guidance for two numbered air forces, six base-level logistics readiness units and 10 remote sites
- Managed unit readiness level and contingency deployment taskings
| May '98- Oct '00 | Chief, Fitness Testing and Reconditioning Branch | USAFA |
- Supervised the physical fitness evaluation program for 4,000 cadets
- Course director for college-level physical education course
- Competed internationally at International Military Sports Competition Council
- Supervised and evaluated 10 instructors and taught over 300 cadets annually in aquatics, aerobics, and physical fitness methods
- Assistant coach for men's and women's intercollegiate cross country team
| May'97 - May'98 | Chief, Intercollegiate Compliance Branch | USAFA |
- Planned and developed NCAA compliance program
- Assisted with all facets of compliance legislation, eligibility issues and coaching staff education
EDUCATION /TRAINING
- Master's Degree, Aeronautical Science, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
- Bachelor's Degree, United States Air Force Academy - Major: Geography, Minor: French
- Squadron Commander's Course
- Air Command and Staff College
- Squadron Officer School
- Supply Officer School
- Transportation Officer School