Dr. Michael Martinez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Senior operations executive with 20+ years leading large, complex, safety-critical organizations across global, multi-site environments. Proven ability to translate strategy into execution, drive operational excellence, and embed safety, risk management, and performance discipline at scale. Extensive experience overseeing enterprise operations, supply chains, logistics, workforce development, and multi-billion-dollar portfolios. PhD-trained business leader known for data-driven decision-making, organizational transformation, and developing high-performing leaders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Executive
US Air Force
03.2025 - Current
- Led enterprise operations across 83 locations, accountable for infrastructure and performance.
- Delivered 30% performance improvement through modernization.
- Directed crisis response and business continuity across 50+ events.
- Managed $10M+ budget, driving ROI-based decisions.
Assistant Professor & Doctoral Dissertation Chair
Liberty University
07.2021 - Current
- Teach graduate and doctoral-level courses in business strategy, leadership, and operations.
- Mentor senior professionals through applied research in organizational performance and leadership development.
Director, East-Gulf Region Directorate
US Air Force
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Directed a $10.2B global operations portfolio across 11,000+ programs.
- Led enterprise strategy, performance optimization, and operational innovation.
- Managed multinational stakeholders, governance, and compliance.
- Oversaw financial planning, investment decisions, and workforce alignment.
Director of Foreign Relations Operations
US Air Force
07.2016 - 03.2019
- Directed regional operations across 22 countries, leading cross-border execution and crisis response.
- Led a regional leadership team, driving performance and execution consistency.
- Managed senior stakeholder partnerships, governance, and coordination.
- Directed crisis and continuity operations, strengthening operational resilience.
- Led end-to-end strategic initiatives across complex operating environments.
Director, Transportation & Logistics Operations
US Air Force
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Led operations for a $73M logistics facility, accountable for safety, compliance, and performance.
- Directed a 127-person workforce, embedding a safety-first, execution-driven culture.
- Ensured safe, compliant, on-time operations across fixed and mobile environments.
- Achieved a 37% performance improvement through process redesign and risk reduction.
Director, Supply Chain Management
US Air Force
10.2007 - 01.2011
- Led global supply chain operations across 268 locations, accountable for safety, compliance, and performance.
- Directed a 93-person workforce, driving a safety-first, high-performance culture.
- Delivered cost and performance gains through lean improvement and risk reduction.
- Strengthened supplier partnerships and logistics networks to ensure supply continuity.
Accomplishments
- Led enterprise operations across 80+ locations, delivering 30–35% performance gains.
- Directed multi-billion-dollar global operations in safety-critical environments.
Leadership & Skills
Enterprise Operations Leadership • Multi-Site Operations • Safety & Risk Management • Operational Excellence • Supply Chain & Logistics Operations • Workforce Leadership & Development • Crisis & Continuity Management • Strategic Planning & Execution • Performance Metrics & Dashboards • Financial & Budget Management • Process Improvement (Lean) • Regulatory Compliance • Stakeholder & Partner Management • Global Operations
Education
Ph.D., Business Administration — Northcentral University
M.A., Security Studies — Naval Postgraduate School
M.A., Management — American Military University
B.S., Aviation Science Management — Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Operations Executive
US Air Force
03.2025 - Current
Director, East-Gulf Region Directorate
US Air Force
01.2023 - 03.2025
Assistant Professor & Doctoral Dissertation Chair
Liberty University
07.2021 - Current
Director of Foreign Relations Operations
US Air Force
07.2016 - 03.2019
Director, Transportation & Logistics Operations
US Air Force
01.2011 - 01.2015
Director, Supply Chain Management
US Air Force
10.2007 - 01.2011