Don Sawyer

Don Sawyer is a Trading Services Specialist at Integrated Advisors Network. Don has over three years of experience in executive leadership within fast-paced environments. At their previous company, General Dynamics Information Technology, they served as Project Supervisor/Maintenance Manager: Asian Theater. In this role, they supervised internal team members, increased productivity and efficiency levels within the Regional Support Center Korea site, and played a lead role in developing long-term strategies that align with operational goals. Don was recognized as the Project Manager for a group of 25 projects that hold a combined annual budget of over $14.3MM. Don also maintained oversight of a group of 22 customers across the Korean Peninsula, mainland Japan, and Okinawa, ensuring compliance with regulatory/contractual requirements.

Sawyer has a proven track record of success in turnaround situations. When they took over the Asian Theater division at General Dynamics Information Technology, it was struggling and due to close within 24 months. However, under their leadership, the division improved its metrics and increased its staff from 12 to 30 employees. This experience has prepared him well for their current role as Trading Services Specialist at Integrated Advisors Network, where they are responsible for providing coaching and mentoring to team members, handling behavioral and/or performance issues, and generating comprehensive reports.

Don Sawyer has a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University, a Master's degree in MSM Project Management from Troy University, a Master of Science in Human Resources Management and Services from Troy University, a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Excelsior College, and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and Teaching (Theirtory and Math) from Louisiana Tech University. Don also has certification from the Smart Card Alliance as a Certified System Engineer ICAM PACS, from AXELOS Global Best Practice as an ITIL Foundation, from the Center for Naval Engineering as a Quality Assurance Officer/Supervisor, and from the Center for Naval Engineering as a Quality Assurance Inspector.

Their manager is Danielle Tyler, Chief Compliance Officer.