Patrick Jason Acre

Tyler,Alabama

Summary

More than 33 years’ experience managing inspections, exercises, all functional compliance for military and civilian workforce's operational functionality, evaluating core capabilities, coordinating, Human resources and IT operations management. Analyzes workforce processes, identifies shortfalls in operational capability and execution, training efficacy and development needs. Ensures corrective actions through to completion, ensuring operational capability meets desired standard.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Director of Inspections

42nd Air Base Wing, Maxwell AFB, Al

05.2015 - Current

Provides all Inspector General Subject Matter Expert support through individual contribution and management of inspection program support to the Air University mission, directly supporting 39,000 Joint level students annually. Responsible for accurately identifying operational deficiencies across 21 different organizations, preserving support to over 27,000 people in the area and safeguarding over $2B in resources.
Policy Compliance: Develops, executes and completes inspection plans based on DoD, AF and world trends analysis for 30+ events annually. Provides executive level advice on trends impacting operations. Writes reports for each inspection, develops white papers and executive summaries. Ensured operations align with Strategic National Defense, DoD operations and Joint Special Access Program (JSIG). Manages quality assurance program by developing local procedures and providing guidance specific to cross-functional teams.
Training and Development: Leads trained workforce of 80 employees on an annual basis. Responsible for training all employees on IG specific duties and responsibilities. Develops plans to ensure combat and operational readiness for the entire organization.
Policy Development: Assists in developing executive level policies, and strategies, impacting 27,000+ employees and provides subject matter expertise regarding all applicable DoD and Air Force policies, directives, instructions
Stakeholder liaison: Serves as the liaison at Maxwell AFB installation on IG matters, specifically for AF compliance. Serves as single contact for all audits, inspections and exercises applicable to Maxwell AFB, including DoD, Joint and Air Force endeavors.
Process Oversight and Management: Coordinates and tracks intra-agency process improvement efforts and support agreements. Processes high-level leader and panel member agreements for approval through legal, personnel security and applicable offices.
Personnel On-boarding: Manages and facilitates new employee orientation. Ensures new personnel have access to all system platforms needed and ensure classifications are commensurate with duties.
Program Performance Measurement: Collects, analyses and makes recommendations to processes from agency Wide data.
Human Resources Senior Director– SMSgt, 42nd Air Base Wing, Maxwell AFB, Al 50/60 hrs/wk 02/11 to 05/15
Oversaw all aspects of human capital management and issue resolution for organization with up to 260 employees. Advised leadership on HR law, policy and procedure, offered guidance on issue resolution, communicated and enforced policy and procedure and oversaw performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Human Resources Management: Served as point of contact for all new, incoming personnel to the unit. Coached, mentored and counseled employees on performance, career development and disciplinary actions.
Human Resources Policy: Established, communicated and enforced policy and procedure. Ensured compliance with regulations and laws including OSHA safety program and protection of personal data.
Employee Relations: Successfully improved employee morale and engagement by implementing recognition and awards programs, coordinating over 15 team-building events and initiatives that enhanced workplace culture for an organization of up to 260 employees.
Team Climate and Culture: Reviewed climate assessments, identified and corrected issues and created an inclusive culture with open lines of communication where everyone felt respected and valued. Engaged with and serviced numerous foreign partners in training environment to ensure compliance with U.S. military standards.

IT Operations Manager

Ramstein AB, United States Air Force

11.2007 - 12.2011

Experienced in IT Program Management leadership, IT program oversight, project management and regulatory compliance, with a track record of leading enterprise-wide inspections and aligning federal standards with commercial best practices. Known for developing scalable systems, mentoring diverse teams, and delivering results under pressure.
IT Operations: Directed over 100 personnel in maintaining secure networks, supporting intelligence operations in the EUCOM theater. Oversaw $1.2M in upgrades and new systems deployment, including classified radio infrastructure. Executed 12 cross-border integration projects valued at $430M; aligned timelines with the U.S. And NATO defense priorities.
Policy and Testing: Authored IT governance SOP, facilitated help desk operations, and managed system-wide cybersecurity audits. Coordinated system testing for a $10M airborne monitoring platform, with operational oversight across EU airspace.
Contract Officer Representative: Managed IT contract for Europe's central remote intelligence distribution center. Approximately 50 contractors, during 24/7 IT operations
Software Release Manager: Facilitated cross-functional release planning with engineering, QA, product, and DevOps teams, ensuring 98% on-time delivery of scheduled releases.
Cybersecurity Team Leader: Managed ISSM team responsible for security oversight of 9+ information systems, maintaining continuous ATO (Authority to Operate) status for all critical systems. Developed ISSM training program and mentorship framework, resulting in 100% team certification in CISSP, CISA, or DoD equivalent credentials
IT Systems Maintenance Chief: Supervised team of 50+ IT technicians and specialists, maintained 99.8% uptime across enterprise infrastructure supporting 500+ users, including servers, networks, and cloud systems
Technology & Security: Oversaw hardware lifecycle management and technology refresh cycles, optimizing performance while extending equipment lifespan by 20%
Classified Systems Management: Supervised maintenance and administration of SIPR, NIPR, NSA and JWICS networks, ensuring strict compliance with National and DoD guidance.
Security & Compliance: Conducted quarterly TEMPEST inspections and RF shielding assessments for classified facilities, maintaining 100% compliance with NSA standards.
Budget Planning & Management: Coordinated budget planning across multiple appropriation categories (O&M, MILCON, RDT&E), ensuring compliance with DoD Financial Management Regulations
Financial Analysis & Cost Control: Tracked and reported IT expenditures using DFAS systems, maintaining 100% accountability for all IT assets and services
Service Delivery & Performance: Directed helpdesk operations supporting 1,000+ end users across multiple locations, maintaining 98.5% customer satisfaction rating
Performance & Career Development: Created individual development planning (IDP) framework used by 100% of employees (23), resulting in clearer career pathways and improved engagement scores

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management

American Military University

Baltimore, Maryland

Associate of Human Resource Management - undefined

Community College of the Air Force

Associate of Electronic Systems Technology - undefined

Community College of the Air Force

Skills

Program Evaluation
Project Manager
Strategic Planning
Policy Interpretation
Compliance monitoring
Functional team collaboration
Leadership
Policy & Procedure Development

Program Management
Program Support
Written/Oral Communication
Policy Compliance
Executive correspondence
Training & Development
Data Analyst

Certification

AF Inspector General training and complaints resolution - SAF/IG
AF Contracting Officer Representative, Level A – Defense Acquisition University
AF civilian personnel management certification - Air University, Maxwell AFB, Al
AF Emerging Leader Course graduate - Air University, Maxwell AFB, Al
Member, Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Professional Manager Certification – Community College of the Air Force

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Secret (SEC) Security Clearance, last renewed 2/2023 – Continuous Evaluation

Timeline

Director of Inspections

42nd Air Base Wing, Maxwell AFB, Al

05.2015 - Current

IT Operations Manager

Ramstein AB, United States Air Force

11.2007 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management

American Military University

Associate of Human Resource Management - undefined

Community College of the Air Force

Associate of Electronic Systems Technology - undefined

Community College of the Air Force