Michele La Montagne
About Michele La Montagne
Michele La Montagne is the Manager of Leadership & Organizational Development at Sandia National Laboratories, with over 25 years of leadership experience in both military and corporate settings.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Michele La Montagne currently serves as the Manager of Leadership & Organizational Development at Sandia National Laboratories, a position she has held since 2022. In addition, she is operating as a Leadership Coach at Turning Wheel Coaching, LLC. since 2020. Michele also holds the role of Assistant Adjutant General - Air at the New Mexico Air National Guard, a post she has occupied since 2019. These roles encompass a broad spectrum of responsibilities, from leadership coaching to the development of organizational strategies.
Previous Professional Experience
Michele La Montagne has an extensive career history, particularly notable for her tenure at the New Mexico Air National Guard, where she held various positions including Chief of Staff, 150th Maintenance Group Commander, Director of Personnel, and Inspector General between 2009 and 2019. She also gained significant experience at Rio Grande, serving as Director of Training and Development and Business Director - Human Resources and Operations from 2001 to 2020. Her earlier career includes a role as Aircraft Maintenance and Logistics Officer in the United States Air Force, where she served for eight years.
Educational Background and Expertise
Michele La Montagne is academically accomplished, holding a Master's degree in Human Resources from Troy University, completed in 1994. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy in 1992. Her education supports her extensive experience in leadership, training and development, process improvement, and strategy development, particularly in military and corporate settings.
Military Leadership Experience
Throughout her career, Michele La Montagne has accumulated over 25 years of leadership experience, particularly within military settings. At the New Mexico Air National Guard, she fulfilled critical roles such as Assistant Adjutant General - Air, Chief of Staff, Director of Personnel, 150th Maintenance Group Commander, and Inspector General. Her earlier military career includes a nine-year period as Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Commander and an eight-year stint as an Aircraft Maintenance and Logistics Officer with the United States Air Force.
Security Clearances and Specialized Skills
Michele La Montagne holds an active Department of Defense (DoD) top-secret security clearance, underscoring her trusted status in sensitive roles. She is highly skilled in process improvement and strategy development, with particular expertise in individual and team engagement. Her extensive background combines human resources, training and development, operations, and logistics, making her a versatile and valuable asset in both military and corporate environments.