ROY A.

MERRELL
Post Office Box 1266
North Chicago, Illinois 60064
(847) 254-0006 (C)
rm6913da@westpost.net
SENIOR-LEVEL OPERATIONS LOGISTICS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Uniquely qualified business strategist, with more than 24 years of experience ma
naging all facets of large-scale operations, logistics, and programs for a multi
tude of prestigious military organizations. Diplomatic communicator and effecti
ve team leader, with successful record of executing numerous top priorities, mis
sion-critical initiatives within highly demanding environments. Skillfully anal
yze and streamline operations to increase productivity, profitability, quality,
and efficiency. Standout strengths include:

24 / 7 Operations Management Logistics Management Supply Chain Management Pro

gram Management
Communications Management Cross-Functional Team Leadership Organizational Deve
lopment
Training & Development Budget Management Strategic Planning Quality Assuran
ce
Disaster Preparedness & Assistance Policy Development Regulatory Compliance
Transportation Management Safety Awareness Change Management
Willing to Relocate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TetraTech AMT, Dayton, OH
2009 2010
Logistics Analyst responsible for providing logistics data gathering and analysi
s functions of the USAF aircraft aging fleet. Conducted aircraft availability a
ssessments through research and analysis of depot and field level maintenance da
ta. Obtained data from USAF and prime contractor aircraft maintenance data base
s and uses this data to perform operations and support availability assessments.
Management Analyst Performed special studies and applied analytical and evalu
ative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and
effectiveness of program operations. Developed projections from historic data by
using regression analysis and other statistical methods. This analysis is used
to determine the viability of each assessed AF aircraft fleet. Final results h
elp determine aircraft sustainment or retirement decisions by the Secretary of t
he Air Force and the Air Force Chief of Staff.
Senior Communications Officer 88TH Communications Group (CG) Wright-Patterson
AFB, Ohio

2006 2007
Senior Communications Officer supporting 560 person unit supporting 24K Wright P
atterson AFB customers with a $30M annual budget. Led command control, communic
ations, and computer (C3) support for one of the largest, most diverse and organ
izationally complex bases in the Air Force providing communications support for
the F-22, F-16, F-15, F-117, B-1, B-2, B-52 C-17, C-5, JDAM, UAV, C-130, and U-2
aircraft program offices. In support of the 88th Commander, assisted in the ma
nagement of Command and Control systems for largest Air Force-owned telephone sw
itch plant; directed information assurance and long-range information technology
planning and support activities and ensured lifecycle support and plans were im
plemented. Coordinated long-range plans and programs in support of COMSEC, INFOS
EC, and Information Assurance. Management Analyst Performed special studies an
d applied analytical, evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies con
cerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations by analyzing unit
structure, work center operations, key personnel, and equipment. Tracked custom
er satisfaction and analyzed trends.
Joint Logistics Operations Staff Officer Logistics Directorate Joint Logistics
Operations Center Pentagon Washington, D.C.
2000 2006
Joint Logistics Operations Staff Officer assigned to the 124 person Logistics Di
rectorate. Center manned 24X7, 365 days a year. Served as Strategic Mobility Ac
tion Officer supporting Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), CJCS Crisi
s Action Team (CAT), and Staff Coordinator/Validator for Special Assignment Airl
ift Missions. Supervised development of US National Logistics and Transportatio
n policy, operational planning for mobilizations, medical evacuations of DoD a
nd DoS personnel requiring emergency and specialized treatment.
ROY A. MERRELL Page 2 rm6913da@westpost.net

Monitored and tracked bare base logistics preparation and sustainment, body armo
r supply sustainability, Up Armored HMMWVs and M1-A1 tanks. Reviewed, monitored,
and edited current and future weapon systems programs financial management, pro
gramming and budget. Coordinated troop and equipment transportation movement.
Coordinated the movement of Nigerian and Rwandan peacekeeper troops in support
of United Nations efforts in Sudan. Tasked and followed the fast moving Medical
Evacuation mission after suicide bombing of US Dining Facility in Mosul. Valid
ated and tracked the Medical Evacuation mission for ABC News crew injured during
IED attack. JLOC First Responder during Tsunami Relief Effort. Led interagency
coordination during the initial crisis assessment. Prepared Logistics Directorat
e Joint Logistics Current Operations Briefings for the Secretary of Defense and
CJCS during military operations, anti-drug operations, disaster relief, and CJSC
-sponsored exercises. Spearheaded time-sensitive FBI movements; coordinated via
interagency channels to investigate attacks on UN facilities. Orchestrated 100
+ White House, State Department, and Congressional Delegation VIP movements. Pl
anned critical logistics details for complex mission support.
Co-authored Transportation Policy for transporting human remains of U.S. citizen
s killed in Iraq on DoD aircraft. Provided critical expertise to move thousands
of soldiers and tons of equipment to support the warfighter during early stages
of Operation Iraqi Freedom Force Rotation. Analyzed, reviewed and edited logist
ic operating plans, logistics support requirements plans and funding documents.
Knowledge of the National and strategic level laws, policies, regulations and st
andards governing the Defense Transportation System. Knowledge of a wide range
of logistics functions and the ability to lead the development of command strate
gic logistic plans, policies and programs.
Chief of Staff / Executive Staff Support Officer 126TH AIR REFUELING WING (ARW)
Scott AFB, Illinois

2000
Senior Staff Officer assigned to 800 person unit with 17 subunits supporting ten
KC-135E primary assigned aircraft (PAA). The 126th provided world wide air ref
ueling support. Interpreted Air National Guard (ANG) regulations, policies an
d guidance and revised Wing level documents. Represented ANG and Wing Commander
 at Business Leaders Orientation Flights, NCO Academy Graduations and other even
ts. Administrative Manager for Wing Headquarters personnel; often chaired Wings
Officers and enlisted promotion boards. Served as Air National Guard Diversity
Program expert and Air National Guard Human Resource Quality Board Member. Ser
ved as Senior Project Officer for VIP visits and other high-profile events. Adm
inistered non judicial punishment for Wing Headquarters personnel. Oversaw Wing
Headquarters Awards & Decorations Program. As Wings Focus Program Manager, ini
tiated and trained eight self-assessment teams to enhance each units productivit
y. Re-established the Wing Senior Staff Officer position to provide oversight o
f the Wings changing needs. Identified and corrected deficiencies in the wings
headquarters war skills training program by ensuring all deployable personnel t
raining was current. Managed four wing formal parades and award ceremonies. Edi
ted awards and decorations ensuring compliance and appropriateness.
Detachment Commander / Senior C3 Analyst 217TH Engineering Installation Squadro
n OHare Air Reserve Station (ARS), Illinois
199
9
Detachment Commander responsible for 128 person Engineering Installation Squadro
n (EIS) performing Local Area Network (LAN) installation and maintenance. Manag
ed fleet of 30 vehicles, classified and unclassified computer systems and server
s, and associated audio-visual production equipment. Provided information manage
ment services for 14 assigned OHare ARS units. Program Management Monitored d
ay-to-day program operation activities; managing internal processes, procedures,
controls, and support functions for a large organization; provided policy direc
tion and interpretation; managed workload, task assignment and quality process;
managed the development and execution of operating budgets and finances of Squad
rons multi million dollar Operations & Maintenance budget. Project Management
Senior C3 Analyst, ran concurrent projects from inception to completion, coordin
ating resources, establishing timeframes and deliverables and preparing manageme
nt level reports/briefings. Oversaw the construction of the 217th Engineering I
nstallation Squadron and the 183rd Support Group Joint-Use Facility that housed
over 160 personnel. Led units transition and relocation of personnel and equipm
ent from OHare Air Reserve Station to Springfield Air National Guard Base, IL.
Developed and led comprehensive ground safety program including accident prevent
ion, safety education and promotion.

ROY A. MERRELL Page 3 rm6913da@westpost.net

Chief of Staff / Executive Staff Support Officer 126TH AIR REFUELING WING (ARW)
OHare ARS, Illinois

1998 1998
Administration Senior Staff Officer assigned to 1300 personnel in 14 assigned u
nits including 10 primary assigned aircraft of KC-135E flying squadron. Provide
d world wide air refueling support to major commands of USAF and other military
forces. Provided day to day multi faceted operational and managerial support.
Worked
closely with Military Personnel Flight. Represented the ANG Command and Wing Co
mmander at Wing Stand up Meetings, Base Diversity Boards, Human Resource Quality
Board, OHare Advisory Council Meetings, etc. Served as Wing Quality Focus Manag
er and trained teams to accomplish inspections. Served as Project Officer for V
IP visits and other high-profile events. Prepared Unit Training Assembly Briefi
ng for Unit Commanders. Briefed Unit Commanders at Pre Unit Training Assembly.
 Interfaced and coordinated with ANG for Wing Commanders Conferences and Unit Co
mmanders Conferences. Managed wing formal parades and award ceremonies. Wrote r
etirement awards.
Air War College Maxwell AFB, Alabama
1997 1998
Senior Service School (SSS) resident Course to educate senior officers at the st
rategic level. Successfully completed 44 weeks of rigorous, challenging curricu
lum to educate senior officers to lead at the strategic level in employment of a
ir and space forces including joint operations in support of national security.
The curriculum was further designed to improve critical thinking, foster an und
erstanding of international relations and their ability to lead in an ambiguous
environment.
Chief of Staff / Executive Staff Support Officer 126TH AIR REFUELING WING (ARW)
OHare ARS, Illinois

1996 1997
Duties and responsibilities are described above.
Education Director Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) Operations First Choi
ce Chicago, Illinois

1994 1995
Operations First Choice Education Director Program Management Responsible for t
he year round after school physical fitness and education [math and science) pro
gram at five locations. Program supported over 500 eight to seventeen year old
students. Developed on-going training for peer leadership, substance abuse, and
gang violence intervention for at-risk youth. Managed the over $100K budget; hi
red, trained teachers, and tutors. Scheduled off-site visits for museum, amus
ement parks, sporting and entertainment events. Organized four educational / ph
ysical fitness summer encampments at the Illinois Army National Guard Headquarte
rs, Springfield, IL.
Field Maintenance Branch Chief 126th Logistics Group 126th Maintenance Squadro
n OHare ARS, Illinois
1993 1995
Assigned as Field Maintenance Branch Chief. Responsible for 200 person units su
pporting 10 KC-135E PAA. Provided air refueling support to major commands of USA
F and other military forces. Managed the Field Maintenance Propulsion/Engine, F
abrication, Accessories, and Aerospace Ground Equipment Sections. Managed materi
al and facility resources for current and projected maintenance activities. Coo
rdinated with ANG bases Field Maintenance and Organization Maintenance for AMC a
nd base level exercises. Coordinated with depot for Program Depot Maintenance
(PDM). Maintained liaison with supply staff to ensure availability of supplies
for current and projected operations. Monitored the immediate level maintenance
and tracked corrected actions taken to clear the aircraft discrepancies. Monit
ored periodic inspections. To avoid loss of time, cannibalized parts / equipmen
t from aircraft not on the flying schedule. Worked closely and effectively with
the Wings Organizational Maintenance, Avionics Maintenance, and Operations Squad
rons. Directly involved in selection of full time technicians and traditional g
uard vacancies. Tracked manhour data, supply data, and Not Mission Capable Supp
ly, Not Mission Capable Maintenance and Not Mission Capable Both (Maintenance &
Supply). Lead the Field Maintenance Branch during a week long AMC Operational R
eadiness Inspection (ORI) Deployment to Gulfport. MS. The 126th ARW received an
Excellent, and the Field Maintenance Branch had zero write ups Also coordinat
ed and managed all Field Maintenance activities during the Royal Air Force Fairf
ord, England Deployment. Developed the 126th Logistics Group (Maintenance, Logis
tics, and Transportation Squadrons) Total Quality Management. Taught the 126th
Air Refueling Wing Quality Focus Program as a certified ANG Instructor.
ROY A. MERRELL Page 4 rm6913da@westpost.net

Air Command & Staff College Maxwell AFB, Alabama

1990 1991
Intermediate Service School (ISS) resident course to educate field grade officer
s in the deployment of combat forces. Successfully completed a rigorous academi
c program of over 910 hours. The curriculum was designed to educate in Command,
Combat Support, National Security Affairs and Warfare Studies. Demonstrated st
rong leadership skills as team leader for combat support seminar exercise. Poss
essed the persona and professional attributes necessary for successful leadershi
p in positions of increased responsibility.
C-141 Production Assistant Foreman Aircraft Division Warner Robins Air Logisti
cs Center Warner Robins AFB, Georgia
1988 1992
Assigned as the C-141 Production Assistant Forman. Assisted in production floor
planning and C-141 aircraft repair, modification, reclamation, and rework. Ove
rsaw the PDM of up to 12 aircraft and up to 145 technicians daily. Analyzed, d
eveloped and evaluated new procedures to increase productivity and safety. Prod
uced over 65 C-141 PDM aircraft annually. Monitored the material cost, and man-h
ours expended/scheduled for C-141 Production. Prepared and coordinated plans and
budgets to ensure work center resources were effectively scheduled in support o
f programmed and non-programmed workloads. Resolved mechanical, material, struct
ural, corrosion, propulsion, subsystems, and safety production deficiencies. Enf
orced work area safety within the C-141 Section with supervisors. Identified an
d corrected major and minor violations. Initiated benchmark for Production Acce
ptance Certification system for various skills involved with C-141 maintenance.
Monitored and tracked Production Acceptance Certification (PAC) training record
s for technicians undergoing certification. Ensured skills were documented and
signed off by first level supervisors. Identified quality and safety problems w
ithin the C-141 and provided management assistance to supervisors for solutions
by ensuring lost tools were reported and training supervisor on Total Quality Ma
nagement. Knowledge of aircraft systems helped focus on critical scheduling pro
blem areas that were unique and saved manhours cost by isolating bulkhead stress
cracks on C-141s. As a result, common areas where bulkhead stress occurred wer
e x-rayed and if needed were removed and replaced. Attended the daily C-141 Air
craft Division Production Update meetings. Interface with other WR-ALC offices,
C-141 main operating bases, and Air Mobility Command.
Aircraft Division Scheduler Aircraft Division Warner Robins Air Logistics Cent
er Warner Robins AFB, Georgia
1986 1988
Planned, directed and coordinated scheduling functions for over 200 C-141, C-130
, and F-15 aircraft annually in support of Program Depot Maintenance workload as
an Aircraft Scheduler. Reviewed project directives, master schedule listing an
d work requirements. Manually updated WR ALC Aircraft Division master schedule a
ssignment and work plans to accomplish emergency or special priority work. Iden
tified and corrected longstanding problems in aircraft flow for functional test
operations and other choke points. Identified training and manning deficiencies
that were adding to the backlog of aircraft going through functional test. Add
itionally, scheduled aircraft system technicians to standby for Redball response
to eliminate the choke points. Analyzed then utilized work flow data to improv
e the scheduling efforts for the C-141, C-130, and the F-15 aircraft.
F-15 Production Assistant Foreman Aircraft Division Warner Robins Air Logistic
s Center Warner Robins AFB, Georgia
1984 1986
Assigned as the ALC Aircraft Division F-15 Production Assistant Foreman. Assiste
d in planning and organizing the repair, modification, reclamation and rework of
F-15 aircraft undergoing depot maintenance. Analyzed, developed and evaluated
new procedures to increase productivity and safety for over 500 military and civ
ilian personnel producing over 150 F-15 aircraft annually. Prepared and coordin
ated plans and budgets to ensure work center resources were effectively schedule
d in support of programmed and non-programmed workloads. Resolved mechanical, ma
terial, structural, corrosion, propulsion, subsystems, and safety production def
iciencies. Enforced work area safety within the F-15 Section with supervisors. R
esolved production and quality deficiencies, and trained subordinates. Resolved
labor/management differences in accordance with Master Labor Agreement. Extrem
ely cost conscious; performed an in-depth analysis of manhours expended to perfo
rm Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) modification on F-15 aircraft. Regar
dless of the changing priorities and short suspense, consistently demonstrated t
he ability to make spot decisions impacting aircraft production while maintainin
g a quality product. Ensured the owning organization is accurately charged for
work performed. Enforced work area safety. Initiated the benchmark for Tool Co
ntrol Program.

ROY A. MERRELL Page 5 rm6913da@westpost.net

Avionics Maintenance Supervisor / Assistant Avionics Maintenance Supervisor 32

42nd Avionics Maintenance Squadron Eglin AFB, Florida
1982 1984
Assigned as the Avionics Maintenance Supervisor. Responsible for the supervisio
n of 270 maintenance technicians performing intermediate level maintenance. Prov
ided direction and control for the timely maintenance of Test Wing F-16, F-15, R
F-4, A-10, T-38, T-39 and UH-1N aircraft. Forecasted personnel and resource req
uirements to meet test project requirements and resolve manpower deficiencies.
Monitored assigned manpower experience levels and ensured cross utilization of p
ersonnel between weapon systems. Monitored and tracked daily avionics maintenan
ce activities. Briefed the 3242nd Maintenance and Supply Group, Chief of Mainte
nance daily on the aircraft avionics deviations/aborts (air or ground) from the
aircraft flying schedule and the corrective actions. Tracked manhour data, supp
ly data, Not Mission Capable Supply, Not Mission Capable Maintenance and Not Mis
sion Capable Both (Maintenance & Supply). Maintained the avionics maintenance re
pair rate above 98%. Wrote the justification for F-16 Avionics Intermediate St
ation (AIS) capability. AIS approved at the highest level. Oversaw the managem
ent of a $6M equipment account. The Air Force System Command (AFSC) Command Equ
ipment Management Team had nothing but praise for the management of this account
. Hands-on manager responsible for reducing PMEL backlog of equipment awaiting
calibration/repair which reduced the turnaround time and enhanced mission capabi
lity. Prime planner on avionics support package for AMRAAM, Pave Mover, modifie
d AIM-9, and Pave Track. Additional duties: Maintenance and Supply Group Groun
d Safety Officer responsible for six squadrons (2000 Personnel).
Communication-Navigation Branch Officer In Charge 3242nd Avionics Maintenance S
quadron Eglin AFB, Florida
1981 1982
Assigned as the Communication-Navigation Branch Officer In Charge (OIC). Respon
sible for 60 maintenance technicians performing intermediate level avionics main
tenance on prototype electronic countermeasures, fire control, and radar systems
used in flight test and evaluation of tactical weapons. Provided direction and
control for the timely maintenance of Test F-16, F-15, RF-4, A-10, T-38 and T-3
9 aircraft. Communication Navigation Branch Technical Advisor. Led the branch t
hrough a revitalization effort to improve the Maintenance Data Collection (MDC).
This effort resulted in a significant improvement in the accuracy of monthly l
abor utilization rates. At the same time, reduced the MDC error rate to the low
est on record for the work center.
Assistant Director Maintenance, 13th Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff Logistics
Maintenance Engineering Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines
1980
1981
Assigned to NAF as a Maintenance Staff Officer. Responsible for monitoring the m
aintenance on five types of aircraft; F-4E/G, F-5E, J-38, J-39 and T-33 aircraft
. Reviewed the aircraft status, flying results, and the inventory of J-85 and J
-79 engines daily. Analyzed the daily flying activities for five different type
s of aircraft. Prepared and briefed these activities to the 13th Air Force Dire
ctor of Maintenance, 13th Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff Logistics and the 13th
Air Force Commander on the aircraft deviations from the schedule and the correc
tive actions. Tracked aircraft deployments, tactical flying exercises, and the
weekly flying schedule. Monitored corrosion affecting aircraft flying over open
water. Analyzed the number of hours flying over open waters affected the rate o
f aircraft corrosion. Data gathered was annotated in aircraft records. Organize
d the PACAFR 60-12 Rewrite Conference. The Re-write Conference focused on adapti
ng Production Oriented Maintenance Organization (POMO) to PACAF.
F-4 Fighter Aircraft Branch Chief 6515th Organizational Maintenance Squadron E
dward AFB, California
1978 1980
Assigned as the F-4 Fighter Branch Chief and provided overall maintenance guidan
ce for 54 skilled technicians. Responsible for the daily maintenance of 22 assig
ned Test Wing F-4A/B/C/D/E/RC aircraft. F-4Es were used as chase aircraft for t
he Air Launch Cruise Missile. The F-4s never caused a delayed, cancelled or abo
rted mission. Successfully managed and consistently met and exceeded the in-com
mission rate of 89% (9% higher than the standard Mission Capable (MC) rate. Tra
cked the Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) for aircraft that experienced a high n
umber of repeat write-ups with generators falling off line. Generators were rem
oved and replaced to prevent reoccurrence. Also tracked 781H delayed discrepan
cies write-ups. Monitored, tracked, and analyzed the daily flying and maintenan
ce activities. Stood-up Tiger Team after three consecutive could not duplicate
(CND) and three consecutive write-ups to identify the cause. Tracked manhour da
ta, supply data, Not Mission Capable Supply, Not Mission Capable Maintenance and
Not Mission Capable Both (Maintenance & Supply).
Page 6 rm6913da@westpost.net

EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Business Management
Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri
Master of Arts, Education
University of the Philippines, Manila, Republic of the Philippines
Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Course Tra
in the Trainer Course Air War College Air Command & Staff College Strategic L
ogistics Management Introduction to Logistics Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Pow
erPoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft Project Microsoft Access
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Military Officers Association of America National Guard Association of Illinois
Air Force Officers Association
AWARDS
Organizational Excellence Award, 88th Communications Group, Air Logistics Center
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Logistics Operations Center
Global War on Terrorism Medal & National Defense Service Medal, Joint Logistics
Operations Center
2 Meritorious Service Medals, 126th Air Refueling Wing
Humanitarian Service Medal & Armed Forces Service Medal, 126th Air Refueling Win
g
SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS/SCI
RETIREMENT DATE: 12/2007 RETIREMENT RANK: Colonel (O-6)