James Myles

James R. Myles served more than 36 years in the U.S. Army, retiring at the rank of Major General. His final assignment was the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command and Redstone Arsenal, AL. In his career Myles served in key command and staff positions throughout the Army, including Commanding General, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver), 1st Cavalry Division, Commander, 17th Aviation Brigade, service on the Joint Staff, and key leadership positions in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. From 2011-2015, Myles held senior leadership positions at DynCorp International culminating as Senior Vice President with P&L responsible for its annual $1.2B aviation portfolio. He is the President and founder of Myles Associates, LLC.

Myles earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management Degree from Middle Tennessee State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Webster University.

James Myles wore the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with three Oak Leaf Clusters), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with three Oak Leaf Clusters), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and the Humanitarian Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster). James Myles also wore the Master Army Aviation Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge.