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

LCDR Ryan ‘Murf’ Murphy, USN (Ret.)

Senior Vice President, Finance

Following graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy, Ryan served as an E-2C Naval Flight Officer in various units on both active duty and as a reservist. He joined OARS as Assistant Director of Operations in 2004. He later earned an MBA from the University of North Carolina-Kenan-Flagler and now serves as Senior Vice President, Operations and Finance.

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    Bill Schaefer

    Chairman of the Board and President

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    LCDR Ryan ‘Murf’ Murphy, USN (Ret.)

    Senior Vice President, Finance

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    Col Tony ‘Ripper’ Nerad, USMC (Ret.)

    Executive Vice President

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    Libby Vertz

    Chief of Staff

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    Matthew Schaff

    Director of Business Operations

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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