Open To Work
Shaun Alan McKeegan
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Accomplished and mission-driven professional with over 20 years of expertise in fuels management, military logistics, and comprehensive military training programs. Proven leadership in executing substantial, multi-faceted operations and managing assets valued in the millions while consistently fostering organizational excellence within diverse global teams. Expertise in cultivating high-performance cultures, ensuring compliance with stringent regulations, and driving innovative solutions in dynamic environments. Recognized for exemplary mentorship and a commitment to precision in executing critical missions with unwavering integrity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fuels Superintendent
United States Air Force
Grand Forks, ND
09.2024 - Current
- Directed a $10M fuel inventory and $2M refueling fleet, ensuring logistics for 1,000+ flight hours, 54 high-altitude missions, and the largest peacetime relocation in organizational history.
- Oversaw $343M in infrastructure and delivered $2.3M in upgrades that enabled deployment of 19 strategic aircraft, enhancing global readiness and operational capability.
- Managed global logistics for 11 contingency teams across four regions, streamlining deployment cycles and closing critical staffing gaps.
- Increased fuel distribution by 5,000%—averaging 1M gallons per month—during major infrastructure reconstruction, integrating 41 personnel to sustain next-generation platform operations.
- Led a $2.5M multi-agency restoration initiative, resolving 99 infrastructure deficiencies and earning enterprise-level recognition for excellence.
- Rebuilt three underperforming departments amid an 83% staffing shortfall, implemented training and inspection programs that improved compliance by 37% and restored full operational capacity.
U.S. Air Force Academy Military Trainer
United States Air Force
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Designed and launched the U.S. Air Force Academy’s first offboarding program, aligning 59 career specialties with enlisted leaders to facilitate reintegration into primary career fields.
- Oversaw lifecycle management for 112 Academy Military Trainers (AMTs), streamlining recruiting, hiring, training, career development, and offboarding processes.
- Coordinated with interagency partners to ensure seamless personnel transitions and accurate tracking of assignment actions, enhancing workforce continuity.
- Directed compliance inspections and evaluation programs for a 4,400-member cadet unit and 47 senior cadet managers, ensuring alignment with federal standards and institutional policies.
- Strengthened workforce planning by extending 19 assignment codes in collaboration with headquarters, improving career field manning by 17% and resolving long-term rotational constraints.
- Served as Senior Advisor to Director of Cadets, supporting 10 leadership teams and mentoring over 1,000 multinational cadets in morale, welfare, and professional development.
Division Manager, Fuels Operations Center
United States Air Force
Las Vegas, NV
06.2015 - 08.2020
- Orchestrated management of over $14 million in assets across multiple units to support Department of Defense and presidential national test programs.
- Developed and executed fuel safety programs for a large team, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement within OSHA and Air Force standards.
- Managed inventory and quality control procedures for millions of gallons of petroleum products, supporting vast testing operations at national ranges.
- Implemented stringent quality control measures, certifying millions of dollars in petroleum products and ensuring optimal support for critical flight hours.
- Enhanced procedural operations by designing comprehensive SOPs and introducing protective measures to secure key assets.
Fuels Acquisitions Supervisor
United States Air Force
Anchorage, AK
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Orchestrated logistics coordination with Defense Logistics Agency, guaranteeing timely fuel delivery to sustain critical operations at various remote sites.
- Assessed and directed fuel requirements for regional defense operations, maintaining high levels of operational readiness and efficiency.
- Managed comprehensive record systems, ensuring adherence to compliance regulations and accountability in personnel and operational standards.
- Streamlined processes for acquiring, storing, and organizing technical publications, contributing to improved operational accuracy and adherence to safety standards.
- Projected multi-million-dollar fuel requirements, securing long-term mission viability through strategic contracting and forecasting.
Various Operations Roles
United States Air Force
Tucson, AZ
09.2006 - 01.2011
Education
Master of Science - Managerial Science
Amberton University
Garland, TexasBachelor of Science - Computer Operations
Southwestern College
Winfield, KansasAssociate of Applied Science - Logistics Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AlabamaSkills
- Crisis Leadership
- Interagency Coordination
- Talent Management
- Analytical problem solving
- Team Development
- Strategic Planning
- Training Program Design
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability under pressure
- Relationship building and management
- Project management
- Quality assurance
Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (In Progress) – Project Management Institute - Expected May 2026
- Leader and Leadership Development Certificate, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
- Base Level Defense Fuels Management Course, Defense Logistics Agency
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridTimeline
Fuels Superintendent
United States Air Force
09.2024 - Current
U.S. Air Force Academy Military Trainer
United States Air Force
08.2020 - 09.2024
Division Manager, Fuels Operations Center
United States Air Force
06.2015 - 08.2020
Fuels Acquisitions Supervisor
United States Air Force
01.2011 - 06.2015
Various Operations Roles
United States Air Force
09.2006 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Managerial Science
Amberton University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Operations
Southwestern College
Associate of Applied Science - Logistics Management
Community College of The Air Force