Lucas Ritter
Klamath Falls
Summary
Results-driven Air Force Officer with 24 years of experience in leadership, resource management, and project management. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and achieve strategic objectives. Effective communicator with strong skills in relationship building across diverse communities. Experienced in organizing large-scale events and managing multiple teams within dynamic environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspector General
Oregon Air National Guard
Klamath Falls
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with military regulations and standards.
- Developed reports detailing findings from inspections and audits for review.
- Evaluated operational readiness through systematic assessments and audits.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives through feedback on inspection processes.
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct and waste, fraud, abuse in government operations.
Operations Branch Chief-NGB-J32
National Guard Bureau
Arlington
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Oversaw operations for 54 State Counterdrug programs and five Counterdrug Schools, enabling $217 million in annual funding.
- Coordinated 54 State Counterdrug Plans and five School Plans between State leadership and Secretary of Defense office.
- Led a team of 12 Soldiers and Airmen to achieve operational objectives effectively.
Commander, 173d Security Forces Squadron
Oregon Air National Guard
Klamath Falls
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Directed security and antiterrorism operations at Kingsley Field, ensuring safety of 1,000 personnel and $1 billion in assets daily.
- Led a 90-person squadron, achieving full manning levels within 18 months.
- Managed $1 million upgrade to Wing’s Intrusion Detection System to enhance security measures.
Director of Personnel
Oregon Air National Guard
Klamath Falls
04.2009 - 04.2015
- Directed 22-member team across five sections, managing all personnel actions within 173d Fighter Wing.
- Oversaw personnel actions for 1,000 military members and civilian employees, ensuring compliance.
- Established job announcement database, reducing hiring timelines by 20% through streamlined processes.
Executive Officer
Oregon Air National Guard
Klamath Falls
08.2005 - 04.2009
- Coordinated daily schedules for wing and vice commanders, ensuring efficient meeting organization.
- Directed internal and external communications for 173d Fighter Wing to enhance information flow.
- Provided leadership support by establishing timelines, delegating tasks, and monitoring project progress.
Deputy Cheif Public Affairs Officer
United States Air Force
Vandenberg AFB
09.2004 - 08.2005
- Oversaw internal and external communications for 30th Space Wing, including base newspaper and press releases.
- Managed media relations for test ICBM launches to ensure accurate coverage.
- Directed community relations efforts to address concerns and foster positive relationships with neighboring communities.
Public Affairs Officer
United States Air Force
Moutain Home AFB
01.2002 - 09.2004
- Managed media inquiries and crafted press releases for timely dissemination.
- Developed communication strategies to boost public engagement and awareness.
- Responded to media requests for information from designated spokespersons.
- Served as Public Affairs Officer on scene during aircraft crash at Gunflighter Skies 2003 airshow.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration
Boise State University
Boise, ID05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, Oregon, OR08-2000
Skills
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Complex problem-solving
- Operations management
- Verbal/written communication
- Team building
Certification
Security Clearance - Top Secret SCI
Additional Experience
- Jun 2013 - Jan 2014 - Chief Public Affairs Officer Dover Port Mortuary
- March 2009 - Present - Adjunct Faculty Member, Klamath Community College
Professional Education
- 2021 Graduate of Air War College
- 2015 Graduate of AF Security Force Officer Course
- 2014 Graduate of Air Command and Staff College
- 2010 Graduate of Force Support Officer Course
- 2008 Graduate of Squadron Officer School
- 2003 Graduate of Defense Information School
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inspector General
Oregon Air National Guard
08.2022 - Current
Operations Branch Chief-NGB-J32
National Guard Bureau
04.2020 - 07.2022
Commander, 173d Security Forces Squadron
Oregon Air National Guard
04.2015 - 03.2020
Director of Personnel
Oregon Air National Guard
04.2009 - 04.2015
Executive Officer
Oregon Air National Guard
08.2005 - 04.2009
Deputy Cheif Public Affairs Officer
United States Air Force
09.2004 - 08.2005
Public Affairs Officer
United States Air Force
01.2002 - 09.2004
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Southern Oregon University