J.J. Stakem

J.J. Stakem has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries. J.J. began their career as a Loan Officer at Chase Manhattan Corporation, where they developed and managed a $24 million annual outside sales pipeline in the residential mortgage loan market.

J.J. then transitioned to the military, serving in the United States Marine Corps. During their time in the Marines, they held various roles, including Logistics Officer, Maintenance Officer/CH-46E Pilot, and Future Operations Officer/CH-46E Weapons and Tactics Instructor. In these positions, they coordinated and led logistical operations, managed aviation equipment, and taught advanced aviation tactics. J.J. also played a crucial role in streamlining operational plans and advising on tactical mission considerations.

After leaving the military, J.J. Stakem worked as a Senior Consultant at Solute Consulting, where they designed and delivered training programs on Knowledge Management and Information Management for a Department of Defense (DoD) client.

J.J. then became the Operations Manager at RE/MAX Select Properties Inc, where they supervised the procurement, development, and implementation of an enterprise-wide IT collaborative platform. J.J. also led the organizational change management process and developed and implemented training programs for the company.

Following this, J.J. Stakem joined DynCorp International as a CH-46E Helicopter Standardization Pilot. In this role, they operated and provided standardization for CH-46E helicopters in support of the U.S. Department of State. J.J. maintained and supervised standardization and training programs for over 40 aircrew and conducted academic and hands-on training and evaluations.

Prior to their current position, J.J. Stakem worked as a Senior Business Analyst at Evans Incorporated, where they provided expertise in business analysis.

Currently, they serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Objective Area Solutions, where they are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's activities and strategy. J.J. leverages their diverse background in government and private sector positions in aviation, banking, and consulting to drive company activities and engagement. J.J. is a strategic planner with a focus on human-centered approaches to drive performance in highly technical fields in the aviation, defense, and international development industries.

J.J. Stakem's education history can be summarized as follows:

J.J. Stakem earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics from the University of Virginia in the years 1995 to 1999.

Subsequently, J.J. Stakem attended United States Navy Flight School from 2002 to 2004, where they received training in Naval Aviation.

In 2011 to 2012, J.J. Stakem pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Organization Development and Knowledge Management from George Mason University - Schar School of Policy and Government.

Moreover, in 2012, J.J. Stakem participated in the Signature Study Abroad Program, specifically focusing on Public Policy, Britain, and the Challenge of Globalization, at the University of Oxford, in collaboration between Mansfield College and GMU School of Public Policy.

Additionally, J.J. Stakem holds several certifications. These include being a Certified Knowledge Manager from the International Knowledge Management Institute (KM Institute), obtained in February 2010. They also have certifications in Balanced Scorecard and Key Performance Indicators, obtained from LinkedIn in October 2020. J.J. Stakem attended various programs at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, including a Specialization in Design Thinking and Innovation obtained in January 2016, an Advanced Discovery Tools certification obtained in November 2015, The Innovative Workplace certification obtained in September 2015, and a DT:DC Summer of Design 2015 - Design Thinking for Innovative Problem Solving certification obtained in June 2015.

Lastly, J.J. Stakem has pilot certifications from the Federal Aviation Administration, including being a Commercial Pilot with a Single Engine Land rating and Instrument Airplane and Helicopter ratings obtained in February 2004. They also obtained a Commercial Pilot with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating in February 2003. Furthermore, J.J. Stakem has certifications as a Certified Flight Instructor for both Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Airplane Single Engine, as well as a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument for both Airplane and Helicopter, all obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration. The specific dates for these certifications are not provided.