​​​​Robert "Crash" Orris​

United States Air Force, Joint Base Andrews, MD | Ft Belvoir, VA

In consecutive roles, direct day-to-day operations of $55M worth facilities while leading team of multifunctional personnel.

Director (08/2016 to 08/2019)

Managed significant National monument (U.S. Air Force Memorial). Assessed and analyzed maintenance requirements and accordingly created budgets to reduce additional expenses. Optimized operational framework by executing strategic plans, developing metrics, providing analysis, and recommending necessary changes for continuous process improvement. Led 95 staff members through turbulent major organizational change while ensuring seamless delivery of operations.

• Decreased expenditures by developing needs-focused budget and manpower structure.

• Fused three distinct and complex units into a single, strategic planning-focused organization and created a new leadership role; Deputy Director, for better management of operations.

• Delivered all projects on time and within defined budget constraints while working closely with government and non-government stakeholders.

• Commended for setting a high standard of calm leadership in an unstable environment.

 

United States Africa Command, Stuttgart, Germany

Strengthened organizational communication and provided strategic direction to 350+ employees in 8 different regions across Africa.

 

Commander/Division Head (05/2016 to 08/2016)

Oversaw day-to-day organization operations, such as controlling finance, developing and maintaining the management team, and liaising with stakeholders. Partnered with high-level officers to grow the organization and ensure sustainability.

• Delivered critical leadership for extremely remote and distant operations in an area three times the size of the USA.

• Enhanced operational effectiveness by 60% by devising and implementing a new concept for agile operations.

 

27 Special Operations Wing, Cannon AFB, NM

Devised and executed special operation missions across the globe, such as air mobility and refueling, precision attack, intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance (ISR), and agile combat support.

 

Deputy Commander/Senior Vice President (05/2014 to 05/2016)

Directed Special Operations air and space power to accomplish National objectives.  Led 1500+ personnel operating eight different types of aircraft valued at $5.2B. Planned, designed, and executed budgets while forecasting expenses to reduce additional expenses. Delivered strategic direction to managers and ensured tactical execution. Trained and mentored staff on proper procedures to enhance capabilities at individual and group levels.

• Led aircraft transition while managing 20% loss in personnel without impact to operations.

• Planned and directed business unit relocation including 100 personnel and 13 aircraft from New Mexico to Florida.

• Appointed Acting CEO and accomplished mission with no gaps by navigating steep learning curves.

 

Additional Experience

Chief Liaison Officer (2013 to 2014) - Office of the Defense Representative - Pakistan, MacDill AFB, FL

Commander/Senior Manager (2009 to 2013) - 563d Flying Training Squadron, Randolph AFB, TX/Air Force Center of Excellence, Lackland AFB, TX

Director of Operations/COO (2008 to 2009) -  562d Flying Training Squadron, Randolph AFB, TX

Deputy Chief (2005 to 2008) - United States Central Command, MacDill AFB, FL