Kenneth Hall
Newport News
Summary
Mission-focused and highly skilled senior leader with 28 years of experience in diverse healthcare and administrative roles, specializing in international diplomacy, program development, and strategic planning. Proven U.S. Air Force Veteran adept at managing complex, multi-faceted projects and initiatives in challenging environments, emphasizing strategic health planning, project management, and policy implementation. Expertise in Preventive Medicine Operations and Emergency Medical Readiness enables effective executive leadership of cross-functional teams while optimizing business administration processes. A natural communicator excels in liaising across all levels and divisions, successfully guiding multifunctional teams toward common goals through lessons learned analysis and industry best practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager/Capability Developer
Planned Systems International, Medical Modernization Division
02.2024 - Current
- Drove modernization of Public Health Preparedness by shaping requirements for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense platforms.
- Delivered Program Objective Memorandum (POM) strategies for Preventive Medicine, influencing multi-year resource planning.
- Presented strategic recommendations to Defense Health Agency oversight committees and senior leadership, enhancing decision-making with data-driven insights.
- Led medical modernization project development and management, including Capability Base Assessments, Integrated Performance Teams, and High-Performance Teams to identify, research, develop, and acquire materiel solutions to meet capability gaps.
Regional Manager / Senior Public Health Manager
Air Combat Command, United States Air Force – JB Langley-Eustis, VA
Langley-Eustis, VA
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Directed response to the largest disease outbreak in the region, ensuring continuity of care for 720,000+ beneficiaries.
- Translated U.S. foreign policy into health policy frameworks, directly guiding 145+ public health professionals across 75 global healthcare facilities.
- Spearheaded international health diplomacy initiatives, enhancing collaboration across geopolitical regions and elevating U.S. leadership in global health.
- Championed career development pipelines, mentoring healthcare leaders and expanding organizational impact across three continents.
- Delivered cutting-edge health diplomacy training programs, preparing leaders to align health initiatives with U.S. strategic objectives
Regional Manager, International Division (Superintendent)
Public Health – Doha, Qatar
Doha, Qatar
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Oversaw public health operations across 7 countries, balancing operational readiness with foreign policy considerations.
- Orchestrated COVID-19 vaccination rollout and managed $265M food inventory supporting U.S. and coalition forces.
- Facilitated Directed OPERATION WARP SPEED vaccination delivery for 16 NATO partners, reinforcing U.S. leadership in global health security.
- Implemented policy reforms in food safety, occupational health, and disease surveillance, elevating standards across the region.
HR Director / Project Manager (Superintendent)
Operational Medicine Langley AFB
Langley AFB
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Principal HR/Operations advisor for 2 medical facilities and 184 personnel serving 220,000 patients with a $635M occupational health portfolio.
- Provided Implemented process improvements that cut delays in medical waiver processing, saving significant time and resources.
- Achieved 100% compliance across occupational health programs and led teams to earn Hospital of the Year recognition.
- Skills:
Quality Director / Compliance Manager (Inspector General Superintendent)
U.S. Air Force, Lakenheath, UK
Lakenheath, UK
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Led compliance transformation that earned Regional Inspection Team of the Year recognition.
- Pioneered fraud detection and abuse prevention systems, elevating organizational integrity.
- Drove efficiency by redesigning inspection schedules, improving readiness and compliance outcomes.
Program Manager (Superintendent), Public Health Division
U.S. Air Force, Lakenheath, UK
Lakenheath, UK
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Streamlined deployment medical clearance with a 99% accuracy one-stop shop model, improving access and efficiency.
- Earned Joint Commission accreditation and a “Highly Effective” rating from Air Force Inspection Agency for preventive health leadership.
- Directed food safety, occupational health, and preventive programs safeguarding personnel worldwide.
Education
MBA -
College of William & Mary
06-2025
MA - Organizational Leadership
Gonzaga University
08-2013
PMC - Professional Manager Certification
Air University, USAF
05-2013
BS - Health Science
Trident University International
06-2009
Master Instructor Certification -
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine
10-2007
AA - Public Health
Air University, United States Air Force
01.2005
Skills
- Proficient in major computer and information systems
- AI in Business Strategy
- Organizational development
- Process optimization
- Stakeholder needs assessment
- Risk management assessments
- Data-driven trend analysis
- Strong verbal communication
- Strategic organizational oversight
- Leadership enhancement
- Collaborative team development
- Project execution
- Organizational change management
- Comprehensive policy design
- Compliance management
Timeline
Program Manager/Capability Developer
Planned Systems International, Medical Modernization Division
02.2024 - Current
Regional Manager / Senior Public Health Manager
Air Combat Command, United States Air Force – JB Langley-Eustis, VA
05.2021 - 02.2024
Regional Manager, International Division (Superintendent)
Public Health – Doha, Qatar
09.2020 - 05.2021
HR Director / Project Manager (Superintendent)
Operational Medicine Langley AFB
06.2019 - 09.2020
Quality Director / Compliance Manager (Inspector General Superintendent)
U.S. Air Force, Lakenheath, UK
08.2017 - 06.2019
Program Manager (Superintendent), Public Health Division
U.S. Air Force, Lakenheath, UK
06.2013 - 08.2017
AA - Public Health
Air University, United States Air Force
MBA -
College of William & Mary
MA - Organizational Leadership
Gonzaga University
PMC - Professional Manager Certification
Air University, USAF
BS - Health Science
Trident University International
Master Instructor Certification -
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine
POSITIONS OF INCREASING RESPONSIBILITY
VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR THE U.S. AIR FORCE 1997 – 2013