Alex Pelbath
Mt. Pleasant
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in strategic leadership and executive coaching at Victory Strategies. Proven track record in decision making and task management, exemplified by leading the final evacuation of Kabul, Afghanistan, and as a Squadron Commander in the USAF. Skilled in professional speaking, fostering high-performance teams in high-stakes environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Victory Strategies
05.2023 - Current
Leadership development, executive coaching, professional speaking
Pilot
Southwest Airlines
10.2023 - Current
First Officer
Director, C-17 Special Operations
USAF
03.2021 - 04.2023
Led 200 member organization of cross functional teams, employing C-17 special operations tactics in worldwide JSOC operations. In this role I led the final evacuation of Kabul, Afghanistan in August 2021, including flying the last aircraft out of Afghanistan.
Squadron Commander
USAF
06.2018 - 06.2020
Led 200 member C-17 squadron in the execution of worldwide combat airlift and airdrop missions.
Pilot / Officer
USAF
05.2001 - 05.2023
Various positions, assignments and deployments.
Education
MBA - Strategic Leadership
Trident University International
Cypress, CA05-2010
Social Science
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, Co05-2001
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Executive coaching
- Decision making
- Task management
- Professional speaking
Awards & recognition
Distinguished Flying Cross
Cheslea A. "Sully" Sullenberger Award for Courage
Timeline
Pilot
Southwest Airlines
10.2023 - Current
Director
Victory Strategies
05.2023 - Current
Director, C-17 Special Operations
USAF
03.2021 - 04.2023
Squadron Commander
USAF
06.2018 - 06.2020
Pilot / Officer
USAF
05.2001 - 05.2023
MBA - Strategic Leadership
Trident University International
Social Science
United States Air Force Academy
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