Mary W. Blackwell

Mary W. Blackwell joined Advanced Concepts Enterprises, Inc. as President on October 1, 2008. She is a seasoned senior executive, financial planner and programmer, retired Air Force Intel officer who possesses a wealth of leadership, experience and knowledge.

Mrs. Blackwell has led the company to a position at the forefront of the industry. She strategically advanced the company's mission and objectives to promote revenue, profitability and growth and oversees company operations to insure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.

Before taking on the role of ACEs President, Mrs. Blackwell was a highly-respected U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer responsible for intelligence support to air operations at the squadron, wing, group, Numbered Air Force and Joint/Combined Air Component Command levels in European, Pacific and Southwest Asian theaters. She is a Distinguished Graduate of USAF Air Intelligence Training Center; a seasoned manager and supervisor; and a veteran of DESERT SHIELD, DESERT STORM, SOUTHERN WATCH and DESERT FOX.

Mrs. Blackwell received a bachelor of arts degree in history from the University of Maryland College Park. She also serves as President and Board Member to the League of Women Voters of Okaloosa County and Secretary, Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women.