Ron Haynes, MA, PMP

Ron Haynes, MA, PMP has a diverse work experience, starting in 2002 when they served as the Chief of Logistics Plans and Operations at USSOCOM, Joint Special Operations Command. Ron then worked as the General Manager at Shee Atika Languages, where they were responsible for operating a large company supporting Special Operations Command's linguists programs overseas. From 2014 to 2018, they were a Legislative Committee Member at the North Carolina Defense Business Association, where they reviewed issues related to the association and provided advice and recommendations.

Haynes also held various roles at Worldwide Language Resources, Ltd, including Business Development Director, from 2014 to 2019. Ron was a Member of the Board of Directors at Orca International Management, LLC from 2015 to 2019. From 2010 to 2019, Haynes worked at WorldWide Language Resources, LLC, initially as the Vice President for Business Development and later as the Chief Strategy Officer. In these roles, they had responsibilities such as future operations, capture management, proposal development, and community and congressional liaison.

In 2016, Haynes became involved with the Joint Special Operations Association, serving as the Chairman of the Fundraising Committee and later as the President. Ron also joined THE RICK HERREMA FOUNDATION INC in 2020 as a Member of the Board of Advisors. Currently, they are the President of the Joint Special Operations Foundation, a position they have held since 2022. Overall, Haynes has a strong background in strategy, project management, board-level advisory roles, and supporting special operations and intelligence programs.

Ron Haynes, MA, PMP has a strong educational background in both national security studies and electronics. Ron obtained a Master of Arts degree in National Security Studies from the American Public University System, attending from 2001 to 2008. Prior to pursuing their master's degree, Ron completed their Bachelor of Science in Electronics at East Tennessee State University. Ron attended East Tennessee State University from 1981 to 1985.

Additionally, Ron has obtained additional certifications to enhance their professional skills. In 2018, they obtained the ISO 9001:2015 Auditor certification from Core Solutions, Inc. Furthermore, Ron obtained the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute in February 2018.