Al Niles

Al Niles, PMP has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning different organizations and roles. Al currently holds the position of Executive Vice President at AM Pierce & Associates, Inc. since August 2023. Prior to this, they served in the US Army for over 25 years, starting as a Colonel/Army Pilot in May 1997 and holding various positions, including the role of Chinook Helicopter Branch Chief - Safety Center from July 2010 to June 2012. Al also worked as a Project Manager for Cargo Helicopters (Chinook CH-47F) at Program Executive Office - Aviation from July 2019 to June 2023. In addition, they have held roles such as Product Manager at U.S. Army PEO STRI from July 2016 to June 2018 and Program Manager at Lockheed Martin from June 2015 to May 2016. Moreover, they have experience working with USSOCOM, United States Army Special Operations Command, Joint Special Operations Command, and PEO Soldier in various leadership and assistant product manager positions.

Al Niles, PMP, has a diverse education history that includes various degrees and certifications. Al obtained their Bachelor of Science degree from Tuskegee University, graduating between 1992 and 1996, with the field of study unspecified. Al pursued further studies in Aeronautical Science and Aviation Safety at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where they completed a dual Master of Aeronautical Science degree. Additionally, they pursued a Master of Science in Project Management/Federal Acquisition/Contracting from the Florida Institute of Technology.

In 2018 and 2019, Al Niles attended The United States Army War College, where they obtained a Master of Science degree in Military Strategic Studies, with a focus on AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Al Niles also received certifications in various fields. Al achieved Scrum Master Certified (ESMC) from PMI (Project Management Institute) in April 2016. In October 2015, they obtained their Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the same institution. Additionally, they accomplished the Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma certification from the International Association for Six Sigma Certification in May 2015. Al Niles holds the Unmanned Systems Aircraft Operations certification from The Joint Staff, obtained in October 2011. Al also possesses an OSHA/Safety Inspector certification from Eastern Kentucky University, acquired in October 2010. Furthermore, they hold a Commercial Pilot certification from the Federal Aviation Administration, which they obtained in August 1997.

Moreover, Al Niles has additional certifications such as Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) from the Joint Special Operations University and Program Management Level III-DAWIA from the Defense Acquisition University. The specific dates of obtaining these certifications were not provided.