Jeff “Predator” Engelker

Jeff “Predator” Engelker has a long and distinguished career in the military. Jeff “Predator” began their professional career in 2008 as the Air and Ground Dominance Capability Team Chief for ACC/A8 (Air Combat Command-Requirements Branch). In 2010, they were promoted to Chief of Safety for the 7th Bomb Wing. In 2011, they were promoted again to Squadron Commander for the 7th Operational Support Squadron at Dyess AFB. In 2013, they attended the Dwight D. Eisenhower School of Resource and Strategy for the USAF. In 2014, they were appointed Chief of the Joint Cyber Center (JCC) for USSOCOM. In 2016, they were promoted to Vice Commander of the 379 Air Expeditionary Wing. In 2017, they were appointed Chief of Staff for Air Force Global Strike Command, a role that included management oversight and tasking authority for 17 headquarters’ Directors and 9 Air Force bases. In 2019, they retired from the military and took on the role of Assistant Manager Business Development, Director of Sales, and Energy Sector Business Development Manager for VRC Metal Systems, LLC. In 2021, they began their current role as Senior Program Manager for 2 Circle Consulting, Inc.

Jeff “Predator” Engelker has a diverse educational background. In 2013-2014, they earned a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, with a focus on National Security Policy and Resource Management. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Liberty University in 2006-2008. Finally, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University in 1989-1993.