Dan Kephart

Led vision, strategy, and execution for all facets of organizational learning and development for 4,900 personnel across 144 career fields, with authority over a 67-person team and 15 direct reports. Spearheaded groundbreaking innovations in training in line with the CEO’s top priority.

Exercised accountability for training program compliance impacting 77 active and Air National Guard wings at 242 locations worldwide. Led assessments of each organization’s ability to comply with directives and public laws, developing and reporting findings and recommendations.

Instrumental in supporting $660M in operations training contracts, supervising 12 Learning & Development managers providing expertise in Instructional Systems Design. Developed and delivered training programs for 9,000 students annually across 50 global locations.

Promoted to lead a 55-person team providing technical training for 1,900 personnel maintaining a fleet of 59 F-15 fighter aircraft valued at more than $1.8B. Addressed a 40% staffing shortage through an organizational restructuring, navigating a 45-person team through the transition period.

Directed 21 instructors and curriculum developers that produced 31 courses, including supporting documents and instructional aids. Reduced training time by 49% by introducing an online refresher course, returning 2,500 hours annually to operations.

Served on the senior leadership team overseeing a 33-member team of training developers supporting a $37.3M contract. Developed training for 16 instructors delivering 5,700 hours of instruction annually focusing on 1,042 training tasks and four B-1 Bomber courses.

Grade: Cum Laude

Completed a Master of Business Administration degree with Cum Laude honors. This program provided advanced knowledge in business management and leadership.

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with Magna Cum Laude honors. The curriculum focused on core business principles and practices.

Earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Education & Training Management. This program provided foundational knowledge in educational and training methodologies.