EVAN T. SCAGGS, Lt Col, USAF, Ret.
Fort Gibson,OK
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven leader with a proven record in operational excellence and strategic goal achievement across diverse organizations. Expert program manager, communicator, logistician, acquisitions officer. Recognized acumen in optimizing processes and fostering innovation to enhance community performance.
- Disabled Combat Veteran, 10-point Federal Preference
- Clearance: Maintained TS/SCI and Special Programs while in service
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
GREEN FEET HANDYMAN & HAULING SERVICES
Fort Gibson, OK
01.2021 - Current
- Directed operations of a start-up company, achieving a revenue increase from $2,000 to $42,700 in structural repairs in just 7 months.
- Achieved timely completion of repair and maintenance for new and existing construction. Material purchasing synchronized with sub-contractor timelines. On time, on target project completion.
PUBLISHED AUTHOR: “The Life of Orion” 2023
Self Employed Writer
Fort Gibson, OK
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Published with Amazon; for sale on many outlet sites in multiple formats. Author - E. “Tex” Scaggs.
- Crafted an engaging children's book to enhance vocabulary and foster meaningful dialogue between parents and children.
COMMANDER, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp
USAF
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Led 10 military, 1 civilian in the training curriculum and readiness of 110 future USAF Officers.
- Two sterling years of highest commissioning rates in 20 years. $10k budget; acquired 300 uniforms, all cadet training achieved.
Director of Operations, AFROTC Field Training
United States Air Force, USAF
Maxwell AFB, AL
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Directed required training and logistics for 800 AF cadets. Led four-week logistical prep and execution of cadet leadership exercise.
Director of Operations & Weapons Officer Instructor
USAF Weapons School
Nellis AFB, NV
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Implemented strategic leadership initiatives to eliminate toxic culture, yielded fourfold increase in graduates in just two years.
- Engineered rapid global CSAR/PR mobilization by authoring a detailed execution manual: Anytime..Anywhere globally within 72 hours. Implemented in multiple recovery ops since 2016.
- Managed a $1.1 million budget: prioritzed spending. Balanced acquisitions, flight ops, and maintenance plans to achieve Chief of Staff's strategic goals.
Chief; ACC Personnel Recovery (PR) Ops Division
HQ AIR COMBAT COMMAND
Langley AFB, VA
06.2013 - 10.2015
- Synchronized readiness and logistics for combat rescue ops, optimizing strategic resources across seven theaters.
- Analyzed CSAR/PR acquisition needs for AF Chief of Staff.
- Led HH-60W acquisition of 112 new CSAR helicopters with HQ/AF. Defined aircraft parameters and forged acquisition strategy. Led 8-year implementation, basing and support timelines.
- HH-60W SIMULATOR LEAD: Led 10 personnel in the design and acquisition of Combat Rescue Helicopter (CR) HH-60W simulator and the aircrew functional utilization. Mandated distributed mission operations capabilities. Championed global integration for joint strategic mission rehearsals.
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL07-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2000
Skills
- Organizational and Leadership development
- Team building and coaching
- Performance management and evaluation
- Effective communication
- Time management / Multi-tasking
- Attention to detail / Organizational skills
- Problem-solving strategic thinker
- Highly familiar with office applications
Affiliations
- American Legion, Post 20, Fort Gibson, Ok
- Fort Gibson First Baptist Church
- "That Others May Live Foundation"
- Disaster Recovery; most recent Sulphur, Ok Tornado (2024)
- Little League and Jr High Baseball and Football coach (9 years)
Timeline
PUBLISHED AUTHOR: “The Life of Orion” 2023
Self Employed Writer
04.2022 - 01.2023
Owner/Operator
GREEN FEET HANDYMAN & HAULING SERVICES
01.2021 - Current
Director of Operations, AFROTC Field Training
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2019 - 08.2019
COMMANDER, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp
USAF
10.2018 - 10.2020
Director of Operations & Weapons Officer Instructor
USAF Weapons School
10.2015 - 10.2018
Chief; ACC Personnel Recovery (PR) Ops Division
HQ AIR COMBAT COMMAND
06.2013 - 10.2015
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Oklahoma