Kevin G. Slater, CMSgt, USAF (Ret.)
Member, Board of Directors
President/CEO

Chief Slater is '1 of only 18' NSA military professional translators (Russian). As a Chief, he instituted the first-ever Chief's Charge Book, drove standup of first Info Ops Aggressor Squadron at Nellis AFB, and integrated ANG associate units into AIA Award Programs. As Command Chief, 480th Intel Wing, he built a leadership course based on Starship Troopers. Selected 380th Air Expeditionary Wing CCM in UAE, he excelled as Senior Enlisted Advisor for 8000 deployed Airmen. He became first-ever and 'only' Intel Chief selected as AAC 1st Fighter Wing CCM, and quickly set benchmark for all fueled aircraft and trained with EOD. He was selected as first-ever CCM for USAF's 1st Cyberspace NAF - 24th Air Force. He led 24th AF to 18 MAJCOM and 3 Air Force level awards. He was instrumental in the rise of Senior NCO eduation - 90% of MSgts and 100% of MSgt-selectees got CCAF degrees (AF avg. was only 70%). He was selected as 1st U.S. Cyber Command Air Force Senior Enlisted Advisor, serving General Alexander and Admiral Rogers. He broadened the impact of career advancement programs, and he secured a position for the 1st USAF enlisted intern at the FBI. Chief Slater served nearly 32 years (1984-2015) leaving an indelible USAF legacy.

Chief Slater has participated in various military operations in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM following the events of 9/11 and is the recipient of the Bronze Star.

In 2011, Chief Slater wrote and published, Old School is Good School - 'Back to Basics' Leadership Lessons, drawing on his many years of experience in delivering leadership and followship lessons to his peers and subordinates based on events from the life of an Airman.

His education accomplishments include an Associates Degree in Applied Science (Interpreting and Translating) from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies (emphasis in Russian) from Excelsior College and a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice (emphasis in Emergency Management) also from Excelsior College.

Upon his retirement, Chief Slater completed the requirements to become certifiecd as a Texas educational professional and is currently employed as a 6th grade (Middle School) Math teacher.

In his spare time, Chief Slater enjoys playing golf and riding his motorcycle. He lives in San Antonio with his wife Linda and their youngest son.

He has served on the Handgun Safety Training Corporation Board of Directors since January 2016.

Kevin belongs to the following Professional Organizations -
⇒ Texas Classroom Teachers Association - Member
⇒ NEISD (TX) Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - Member
⇒ Twenty-Fifth Air Force Hall of Honor - 2015 Inductee
⇒ Freedom Through Vigilance Association - Member
⇒ Air Force Association - Member









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