Jason Hardman Ms, Mpal

Jason Hardman, MS, MPAL has a diverse work experience that spans over 15 years. Jason is currently serving as a Senior Account Executive for USDA/DOE/DOT at Cherokee Federal, where they focus on federal contracting and building solutions for various federal clients. Prior to this, Jason worked as the Vice President of Business Development for the Federal Services Division at Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc., where they played a key role in new business development and capture support for government contracting opportunities.

Before joining Chickasaw Nation Industries, Jason held positions at Encore Support Systems, LP, where they served as the Regional Vice President/Program Manager, overseeing multifaceted strategic fuels defense contracts. Jason also worked as a Program Manager and Team Lead, providing support for energy and petroleum research and development initiatives.

In their earlier years, Jason gained valuable experience working with the Defense Logistics Agency, serving as an Aide-De-Camp to an Air Force 2-Star General and as a Logistics Operations Officer and Battle Captain. Jason also served as the DLA Support Team Kuwait Operations Officer, where they led a warfighter team and managed strategic sustainment operations.

Prior to their civilian career, Jason served in the United States Air Force, holding various leadership roles. Jason commanded and oversaw Wake Island operations, served as an Executive Officer for an Air Force 3-Star General, and held positions such as Chief of Plans and Integration and Mission Support Flight Commander.

Jason's work experience also includes their time at USCENTCOM, where they served as the Officer in Charge of Afghanistan National Army Logistics, and their role as an Installation Deployment Officer in the United States Air Force.

Overall, Jason Hardman brings extensive leadership and management experience to their current role, with a strong background in federal contracting, business development, logistics operations, and strategic planning.

Jason Hardman has a strong education background that spans various fields and institutions. Jason earned their Master of Public Administration and Leadership (MPAL) degree from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University in 2022. Prior to this, in 2009, they completed their Master of Science (M.S.) in Sports Management from American Military University. Jason also attended the USAF Air Command and Staff College in 2016, although specific details regarding their degree or field of study during this period are unavailable. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management Studies from the University of Maryland Global Campus, which they obtained in 2004.

In addition to their formal education, Jason Hardman has pursued various certifications to enhance their professional skills. Jason completed numerous LinkedIn courses, including "Dan Ariely on Making Decisions," "Greg McKeown on the Art of Getting Effortless Results (Without Burning Out)," "How to Organize Your Time and Your Life," "Leading When You're Not in Charge," "Powerful Prioritization with the 80/20 Rule," and "Sales: Analytics-Driven Storytelling," all in April 2022. Jason also obtained a business development masterclass from Hi-Q Group in March 2022. Furthermore, Jason holds the title of Master Resiliency Trainer, obtained from the University of Pennsylvania in December 2019. Jason is also a Green Belt Six Sigma certified professional through the United States Air Force, although the exact date of this certification is unknown.