Ken Adgie
About Ken Adgie
Ken Adgie serves as the Director of North America and U.S. Government Defense Business at Allison Transmission, a position he has held since 2018. He has an extensive military background, including roles at the U.S. Army and various commands, complemented by multiple advanced degrees in military and engineering disciplines.
Current Role at Allison Transmission
Ken Adgie serves as the Director of North America and U.S. Government Defense Business at Allison Transmission. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in defense and government sectors. His role involves overseeing operations and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the defense industry.
Previous Military Experience
Ken Adgie has extensive experience in the U.S. Army, where he held various leadership roles. He served as G3 at Fort Bliss and the 1st Armored Division from 2010 to 2011. He was the Commander of the 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as Chief of Staff for the 1st Armored Division in 2014 and as Deputy Commandant and Dean of Student Affairs at the United States Army War College from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Ken Adgie holds multiple degrees. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from The College of New Jersey from 1984 to 1988. He later obtained a Master of Liberal Arts from Louisiana State University between 1998 and 2000. Adgie also completed a Master of Military Arts and Science at the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies from 2000 to 2001 and a Master of Strategic Studies at the United States Army War College from 2009 to 2010.
Leadership Roles in U.S. Africa Command
During his tenure at U.S. Africa Command, Ken Adgie held significant positions. He served as Assistant to the Chief of Staff from 2014 to 2015 and as Executive Officer to the Combatant Commander from 2015 to 2016. His roles involved strategic planning and operational support within a multinational military framework.
International Experience
Ken Adgie has gained international experience through his assignments in Germany. He worked at U.S. Army Europe as a Senior Observer Controller at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center from 2008 to 2009. His roles in Stuttgart, Germany, at U.S. Africa Command further enhanced his understanding of global military operations.