Leonard Calvert

Leonard "Skip" Calvert has a diverse work experience. Leonard "Skip" started their career as a student naval aviator in the US Navy and excelled in training. Leonard "Skip" then served as a combat naval aviator and tactical leader in VFA-211, where they flew fighter aircraft in support of missions in hostile territory.

After their time in the Navy, Calvert joined Five Guys Enterprises in 2016, initially working as a Regional Construction Manager overseeing construction projects for the burger restaurant chain. Leonard "Skip" was later promoted to Vice President, Company Operations, where they are currently responsible for managing operations within the company.

In addition to their civilian work, Calvert has been serving in the US Navy Reserve since 2016. As a Lieutenant Commander and C-130 Hercules pilot, they are currently a Department Head at Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 53.

During their time in the Navy, Calvert also held various leadership roles, including being selected as a Department Head, Instructor Pilot, and Lieutenant Commander in the F/A-18E/F fleet replacement squadron. Leonard "Skip" was involved in managing personnel, programs, and operations of one of the Navy's largest aviation squadrons. Calvert was also recognized for their exceptional performance as a pilot instructor and received awards for their leadership.

Furthermore, Calvert served as the F/A-18E/F Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Program Manager and the F/A-18E/F Crew Resource Management (CRM) Program Manager in VFA-122. In these roles, they were responsible for standardizing flight and operating instructions across the Navy's F/A-18E/F squadrons, leading to improved combat readiness and aircraft safety.

Leonard "Skip" Calvert has a Master of Business Administration - MBA degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, which they obtained from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/History from Vanderbilt University from 2001 to 2005. In their earlier education, they attended The Potomac School from 1988 to 2001, however, no specific degree or field of study was mentioned. Additionally, they hold certifications as an Air Transport Pilot, MultiEngine Pilot, and Private Pilot from the FAA, but no specific dates of obtaining those certifications were provided.