Jeff Lanning

Jeff Lanning is a retired professional, with their most recent role at LinQuest as an Associate Vice President, where they worked on integrated analytics and support. Prior to that, Lanning served as Chief Analyst at The Perduco Group from 2016 to 2020. Before entering the private sector, they had a long career in the US Air Force, holding various leadership positions such as Dean, School of Systems and Logistics, Commander of the 377th Mission Support Group, Chief of Assessments Division, and Commander of the 31st Student Squadron. Throughout their career, Lanning demonstrated their expertise in defense-focused education, acquisition and logistics management, strategic assessments, and leadership of military organizations.

Jeff Lanning holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University, which they obtained from 1995 to 1998. Jeff also holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Operations Research from the Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management, completed between 1991 and 1993. Jeff Lanning began their education at the United States Air Force Academy, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Operations Research from 1984 to 1988.