Nathan A. Higgins, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.)

Globally experienced retired Air Force Officer with a proven track record of leading large, high-performing, cross-functional teams in fast-paced defense industry environments. Successfully achieved key strategic priorities and objectives through effective management of operations, acquisitions, customer relationships, strategy implementation, policy development, and financial management. Directed the establishment of United States Transportation Command's newest Presidentially directed mission as the Department of Defense's Single Manager for Global Bulk Fuel Management and Delivery (GBFMD). Highly skilled in translating vision into action and adept at mentoring and coaching, while upholding values of innovation, trust, accountability, safety, and integrity. Served as a Squadron Commander, Division & Branch Chief, Joint Staff Officer in the U.S. Air Force and accumulated over 5,000 hours of mishap free flying hours in military and professional civilian aircraft. Professional project leader known for delivering impactful results through strong coordination, adaptability to changing needs, and expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Recognized for reliability, fostering collaboration, and consistently achieving high standards.

• Defense Superior Service Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal (Six Awards)
• Air Medal (Three Awards)
• Aerial Achievement Medal (Two Awards)
• Air and Space Commendation Medal
• Air and Space Achievement Medal
• Meritorious Unit Award
• Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device (Eight Awards)
• Combat Readiness Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Humanitarian Service Medal
• Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with "N" Device

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot License
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program, Delta Air Lines
• Safety and Accident Investigation Board President Course, U.S. Air Force Safety Center, 03/2016
• Senior Leaders Mission Generation Course, 06/2016
• United States Air Force Nuclear Leadership Course, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Safety Center, Kirtland AFB, NM, 02/2015

Inactive U.S. Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmental Information Clearance (TS/SCI) (since 2002)

• Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)
• Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA)
• Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA)
• National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA)
• University of Colorado Alumni Association

·  Air Mobility Command Larry D. Welch Award - Air Mobility Command Top Nuclear Professional (2016)

·  Field Grade Officer Tuskegee Airman Award Winner, 60th Air Mobility Wing (2012)

·  Field Grade Officer of the Year, 9th Air Refueling Squadron (2012)

·  General Dutch Huyser Award Winner, 615th Contingency Response Wing (2009)

·  Company Grade Officer of the Year, 615th Contingency Response Wing (2009)

·  Outstanding Performer, Air Mobility Command Nuclear Surety Inspection (NSI) (2005, 2007)