
Travis Coldwell
Executive leader with 25+ years of experience in federal contracting, operations, P&L management, strategic pricing, business intelligence, and organizational optimization
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Executive leader with 25+ years of experience in federal contracting, operations, P&L management, strategic pricing, business intelligence, and organizational optimization. Proven record leading multi-subsidiary portfolios, improving operational performance, integrating acquisitions, and building growth platforms across domestic and international markets.
Experience
Managing Director – Afognak Diversified Services - Afognak/Alutiiq, LLC
(2026-02)
As Consultant to ADS, lead team of professionals providing physical security at commercial manufacturing plants and sites throughout the United States. Successfully led capture/proposal for $75M "Must Win" Opportunity competing against industry global leader with 130,000+ employees and $7+ Billion in annual sales.
Senior Executive - Afognak/Alutiiq, LLC
(2020-01 - 2026-01)
Key role equivalent to Chief of Staff reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of an Alaskan Native Corporation with 3,500 employees generating $450M in annual revenue. Collaborated with Subsidiary Presidents and Key Staff across an organization with 27 Subsidiaries and 10 Joint Ventures to provide operational excellence and strong P&L performance.
- Mentored Subsidiary Presidents in Operational and P&L performance while developing Operations Directors and key staff for future roles.
- Managed project control services and provided senior interface with support departments to streamline payment/invoice processing, payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing.
- Delivered timely, accurate, and effective analysis and reporting of financial and operational performance metrics.
- Managed development and expansion of business intelligence capabilities in conjunction with subsidiary leaders and support departments, delivering key business insights, company dashboards, metrics reporting, and data analytics.
- As a Strategic Pricing expert, participated in all cost proposal color reviews, created innovative strategies to reduce/offset bid price, developed Competitive Analysis and Price2Win Modeling, analyzed and approved indirect rate and cost factor concessions.
Sr Vice President - Security & Professional Services (SPS) Division - Afognak/Alutiiq, LLC
(2017-01 - 2019-12)
Led Division of 2200+ employees and financial performance of $350 million (annually) in Federal Contracts across 12 Subsidiaries related to Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Electronic Security Systems, Protective Services, Border Security, Base Operations, and Professional Services.
- Increased revenue by $120M over 3 years while exceeding profitability targets.
- Led acquisition of McCallie Associates, Inc, a Technical Services and specialty Advisory & Assistance Services company generating $22M in annual revenue from United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).
President - Alcyon, Inc & Alcyon Technical Services JV - Afognak/Alutiiq, LLC
(2016-12 - 2018-09)
Senior leader responsible for operations of newly acquired subsidiary. Integrated subsidiary into the Alutiiq family of companies while growing revenue from $50M to $70M annually.
General Manager - Alutiiq Technical Services, LLC - Afognak/Alutiiq, LLC
(2012-10 - 2016-12)
Senior leader of newly formed subsidiary focused on Information Technology, Engineering, and Professional Services contracts. Achieved SBA 8(a) certification within the first year and grew subsidiary to $80M in annual revenue.
Vice President – Technical Support Services (TSS) Division - Afognak/Alutiiq, LLC
(2007-06 - 2016-12)
Responsible for a business unit of 600+ employees and financial performance of $130 million (annually) in Federal Contracts. Managed acquisition of Alcyon, Inc, a Technology and Systems Engineering firm generating $50M in annual revenue from NASA contracts.
Senior Director of Operations – Technical Support Services (TSS) Division - Afognak/Alutiiq, LLC
(2007-06 - 2016-12)
Responsible for operational and financial performance of $80 million (annually) in Federal Contracts related to Engineering, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Served as a Subject Matter Expert and Technical Writer for Contract Proposals. Managed Latin American Operations supporting the Department of State in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Colombia, the Bahamas, and Haiti. Generated $325M over the following 12-year period.
Program Manager & Operations Manager – Emergency Management & Law Enforcement (EMS/LE) Division - Afognak/Alutiiq, LLC
(2002-09 - 2007-06)
Transferred to Huntsville as Program Manager for federal projects related to physical security and law enforcement training. Promoted to Operations Manager.
Lieutenant/Sergeant/Police Officer - Kwajalein Police Department - U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll - Republic of the Marshall Islands
(1999-07 - 2002-09)
Security & Law Enforcement Contract at Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site - U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll. Supervised Support Staff of civilian and sworn personnel providing Administrative Services to a 100-person Agency providing a complete range of Police Services.
Police Officer - Boonville (MO) Police Department - Boonville, Missouri
(1997-12 - 1999-07)
Served as sworn Police Officer for rural Missouri municipality with 10,000 residents.
Education
Doctorate in Management - Management - University of Maryland (2010-12)
MCJ - Master of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice - Boston University (2007-01)
BS - Criminal Justice Administration - Criminal Justice Administration - Park University (2005-05)
