Donnie Nayeri
About Donnie Nayeri
Donnie Nayeri's Professional Experience
Donnie Nayeri is the Director of Safety and Compliance with over 25 years of extensive experience in leading, training, and motivating team members in rigorous work environments. His expertise spans across operation, maintenance, training, planning, and inspection of industrial, manufacturing, and steam power plants. Donnie has consistently demonstrated leadership in ensuring safety and compliance in various challenging settings.
Donnie Nayeri's Military Service
Donnie Nayeri is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving 23 years as a propulsion engineer in multiple engineering roles aboard seven combat ships with nine deployments. In his naval career, he volunteered to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan with ground forces, utilizing his multilingual abilities to conduct highly classified missions. His final position in the Navy was serving as the N4 Engineering inspector for the 3rd fleet, where he directly reported to the fleet Admiral and was responsible for inspecting, training, and certifying all 3rd fleet ships' engineering departments for deployments and combat readiness.
Donnie Nayeri's Post-Military Career
Upon retiring from the Navy, Donnie Nayeri accepted a position as Colton's Chief Engineer. He was later promoted to Regional Engineer, serving both Angelica and Emerald since 2019. In these roles, Donnie has continued to apply his extensive engineering and leadership skills to ensure operational excellence and compliance in different organizations.
Donnie Nayeri's Multilingual Abilities
Donnie Nayeri is multilingual, speaking five languages fluently: English, Farsi Persian, Farsi Dari, Armenian, and Turkish. Additionally, he is proficient in Spanish, French, and Arabic. His language skills have been a significant asset in both his military and post-military careers, aiding in communication and operations in diverse environments.
Donnie Nayeri's Educational Background
Donnie Nayeri holds two Bachelor of Science degrees: one in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Phoenix and another in Engineering from the American Military University. These academic credentials, combined with his extensive practical experience, have equipped him with a robust foundation in both technology and management.