Michael Hays
About Michael Hays
Michael Hays is a Senior Contracts Analyst and Joint Logistics Officer at the US Air Force Reserve, with over 11 years of experience in logistics across civilian and military sectors. He holds an MBA and has a diverse background in various roles, including logistics planning and reporting.
Current Role at US Air Force Reserve
Michael Hays serves as a Joint Logistics Officer at the US Air Force Reserve, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he has accumulated eight years of experience in logistics, focusing on operational efficiency and resource management within military frameworks.
Previous Experience in Logistics
Hays has over 11 years of experience in logistics across both civilian and military sectors. He worked as a Chief of Logistics Plans and Integration and Program Manager at the United States Air Force from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he served as a Logistics Readiness Officer from 2011 to 2014, both positions based in Texas. His earlier experience includes five years as a Ramp Coordinator at Db Schenker in Germany.
Education and Academic Background
Michael Hays holds a Master of Business Administration from the American Public University System, which he completed between 2013 and 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Journalism from Bowling Green State University from 2009 to 2011, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from The University of Toledo from 2003 to 2007.
Skills and Specializations
Hays is skilled in team building, process improvement, cost control, systems procurement, and risk management. He specializes in resourceful problem solving and organizational performance improvement, particularly in logistics. His strategic planning abilities enable him to convert ideas and goals into measurable objectives.
Certifications and Professional Development
Michael Hays is a Certified Energy Manager and holds a certification in Power Quality from the Association of Energy Engineers. His career spans three decades in the electrical utility industry, and he retired after 22 years of service in the Air Force.