Anthony (Kirk) Whitson
About Anthony (Kirk) Whitson
Anthony (Kirk) Whitson serves as the Higher Command Support Team Lead at Valiant Integrated Services, leveraging extensive experience in logistics and military operations. His career includes significant roles in the U.S. Army and various organizations, with a focus on managing complex projects and overseeing large teams in challenging environments.
Current Role at Valiant Integrated Services
Anthony Whitson serves as the Higher Command Support Team Lead at Valiant Integrated Services. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization for four years. In this role, he oversees operations and supports the integration of complex projects, ensuring effective management of resources and personnel.
Previous Experience in the U.S. Army
Whitson has extensive experience in the U.S. Army, where he held several key positions. He served as the Director of Logistics - Assistant Chief of Staff, Logistics, G4 for the 101st Airborne Division from 2009 to 2011. He also worked as the Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Army Materiel Command from 2012 to 2016 and as the Deputy Chief of Staff / SGS at the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Advanced Degrees
Anthony Whitson has a strong educational background with advanced degrees in military and security studies. He earned a Master's degree in National Security Policy Studies from the U.S. Naval War College in 2001 and a Master's degree in Military Strategic Studies from The United States Army War College in 2012. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Resources Management from Missouri State University, which he completed in 1986.
Project Management at Fluor Corporation
Before his current roles, Whitson worked at Fluor Corporation as a Deputy Project Manager from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he was responsible for the integration of new and complex projects throughout Northern Afghanistan, demonstrating his capability in managing large-scale operations in challenging environments.
Security Clearance and Leadership
Whitson holds a Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance (TS-SCI), reflecting his trustworthiness and capability to handle sensitive information. He oversees a culturally diverse workforce of over 6,500 personnel from more than 40 countries and has managed sustainment operations for over 18,000 U.S. and Coalition Warfighters across 11 Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan.