Leadership

Our legacy of success rests on the shoulders of the entire OARS team. Our expertise and drive are integral to every mission we serve.

Our Story

Leadership

Testimonials

MSgt Scotty O’Neil, USAF (Ret.)

Chief Boom Operator

A highly decorated U. S. Air Force veteran, Scotty spent his early career in Petroleum Oil & Lubricants (POL) supporting KC-135R/T and B1B aircraft. After retraining as a boom operator, he held positions from instructor through evaluator on KC-10A. Scotty was selected as a Formal Training Instructor and was at Head Quarters Air Mobility Command, where he served as Command KC-10A Evaluator. After retiring from the Air Force with over 23 years of distinguished service, Scotty joined OARS in 2021. He currently serves as Chief Boom Operator. He has a Bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and 3 Associate degrees from the Community College of the Air Force. Scotty has accumulated over 5,673 hours in the KC-135R/T and KC-10A during his career.

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    Libby Vertz

    Chief of Staff

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    CDR Mike ‘Gnomes’ Roche, USN (Ret.)

    Senior Director, Flight Operations

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    Lauren Skogman

    Director of Accounting

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    LT John ‘Big’ Banitt

    Chief Pilot

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    MSgt Scotty O’Neil, USAF (Ret.)

    Chief Boom Operator

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    MSgt Ken McNamara, USAF (Ret.)

    Chief Flight Engineer