Kevin Sampels
Defense Logistics Agency, Logistics and Combatant Command Thrust Lead Supporting Air Force
Mr. Sampels (Kevin Sampels | LinkedIn) is responsible for developing and executing corporate strategy to grow the FTI portfolio across the Federal market. He is a highly experienced logistician, bringing over 35 years of expertise in logistics including systems acquisition; requirements planning; supply chain design; storage operations; global distribution; organizational, intermediate and depot level maintenance; and material disposition. He is certified by the Department of Defense in both Lifecyle Logistics and Program Management.
Kevin is a retired Air Force Colonel, having successfully delivered logistics support services around the world. He has served at all levels in the Air Force, commanded multiple organizations, and deployed in support of numerous operations and exercises. Additionally, he is the Vice Chair of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Logistics Management Division and serves on the boards of the Logistics Officer Association (LOA) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Foundation.
Kevin holds an M.S. degree in Technical Management from Golden Gate University, and M.S. degrees in Military Operational Arts and Science and in Military Strategic Studies, both from Air University.