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Russell J. Handy (Russ)

Lieutenant General (retired), U.S. Air Force
Stellar Advisor
3-Star PACOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, NORAD
TS/SCI

With over 20 years of senior executive experience in all aspects of civil and military aerospace operations, management administration and planning, Russ Handy brings expansive expertise to clients as a Stellar Advisor.  An innovative manager, leader, problem solver and team builder with hands-on expertise at every level of organizational management, he built effective teams and transformed challenged organizations into exceptional performers.

A retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General with 34 years of service, he directed complex military organizations and headquarters staffs ranging in size from 300 to over 46,000 employees, culminating as Commander of 11th Air Force and interim Commander of Pacific Air Forces.  He currently serves as a USAF Senior Mentor for Air Combat Command as well as a Senior Fellow for the National Defense University.

During his military career, Russ commanded at the Numbered Air Force, Expeditionary Task Force, Wing, Group and Squadron levels for a total of 12 years.  In those command positions and while serving on multiple higher headquarters staffs he routinely collaborated with senior leaders across the DoD enterprise, on Capitol Hill, and with NATO and allied military organizations.

Immediately following his military retirement Russ became the Aviation Director for the City of San Antonio and managed an airport system that accounted for over $5 billion annually and supports approximately 100,000 jobs in the region.

A rated civilian and military pilot with over 4100 hours of flight time in 14 aircraft types, he maintains affiliations with the National Defense Industrial Association, the Air Force Association, and the National Aeronautic Association.

With specific skillsets that encompass strategic planning, productivity improvement, team building, and operations, financial and change management, Russ brings tremendous depth and experience to help clients solve their critical needs.

              Security Clearance:  TS/SCI

              USAF Military bio:  available here

 

Professional History Highlights

Founder and Principal 3-9 Line LLC, Hartfield, VA Senior Fellow National Defense University, Wash DC Highly Qualified Expert – Senior Mentor Headquarters, Air Combat Command Langley AFB, VA USAF Adjunct Contract Professor Flatter, Inc., Washington, DC Aviation Director City of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Commander Alaskan Command and 11th Air Force Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK Chief of Staff Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI Director of Operations, Plans, Requirements and Programs Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI Commander 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Iraq Baghdad, Iraq Commander 57th Wing Nellis AFB, NV Commander 33rd Fighter Wing Eglin AFB, FL

Education

Master of Science, Strategic Studies Air University Master of Science, Administration Central Michigan University Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Science Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Advisor Teams
Command & Control Crisis Response & Continuity of Operations Cyber Operations, Resilience & Security Exercises -- Development, Facilitation & Emulation Integrated Air & Missile Defense Interagency (IA) & Whole-of-Government Operations International Engagement Joint Warfighting Other Areas of Expertise Special Operations Strategy & Planning
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