Virgin "Duz" Packett II
Virgil L. "Duz" Packett II Defense/Aerospace Consultant Las Vegas, Nevada duz.packett@gmail.com 256.337.6526
STRATEGIC/JOINT/COALITION/TASK FORCE EXPERIENCE:
A retired major general, his 36 years of military leadership service span the globe, to include serving in joint and coalition commands and staff positions from the Pentagon to major regional commands. He served on the Joint Staff, Pentagon, in the Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate, where he worked global policy development and regional issues. He has deployed to command a 30 nation coalition working toward Regional stability and establishing institutional reforms; a Joint Task Force comprised of elements from each US Sister Service to establish country authority, rebuild infra-structure and refine critical institutional controls in a four country area of responsibility.
His coordination with UN, NATO, diplomatic and national leadership inspired development, planning and execution strategies for regional stability; natural disaster emergency, crisis and recovery; and restored order to country infrastructure around the world. As the operations officer for NATO's Southern Region, his operational responsibilities covered European countries south of the Alps to include the Mediterranean Sea Region. In addition, Mr. Packett also served as Commander, Stabilization Forces, a 30 nation coalition headquartered in Sarajevo, Bosnia, where he worked in close consultation with the United Nations' High Representative, international authorities and cabinet ministers to formulate country policy to ensure stability and facilitate democratic reforms and economic progress for the country and Balkan region. As a Regional TF Commander in Central America, he was responsible for a US led four nation natural disaster recovery effort. He has had experience working integrating Government and Non- Governmental Organizations and the civilian leadership for effective application of resources.
His most coveted position was Chief, Army Aviation Branch and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, 2006 to 2008, where he represented all Aviation related Soldiers, Civilians and Family members during the country's war on terrorism. His primary responsibilities included Army Aviation strategic direction; leadership development; equipment/personnel requirements; flight training; aircraft systems integration, acquisition, and programming as well as technical direction for science and technology research and development. Mr. Packett also served as Acting Commander, XVIII Airborne Corps, during deployments to the Middle East as well as support for Hurricane Rita and Katrina recovery in the USA.
BUSINESS/INSTITUTION/COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE:
From a business perspective Mr. Packett has served as President of Bonham Technologies, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, where he was responsible for domestic and international business interests for the organization, as well as daily operations focused in the logistics arena. Prior to joining Bonham Technologies, Mr. Packett served as Executive Vice President, Navigator DevelPONO Services, LLC., duz.packett@gmail.com, phone: 256.337.6526, Las Vegas, NevadaPONO Services, LL opment Group, Inc., with a diversified portfolio to administer and integrate advanced business solutions and lifecycle management processes for defense, commercial and international markets, as well as, Chairman of the Senior Advisory Board. He has also served in a consultant role as a Senior Mentor for the U.S. Army major commands, a Battle Command Training Program mentor and is currently “coaching” for Fort Leavenworth’s Pre-Command Course program.
Mr. Packett has recently joined Torch Technologies in support of PACOM’s exercise program, which is centered around the Mark Takai Pacific Warfare Center, Ford Island, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Mr. Packett serves on the Board of Directors/Trustee for the Army War College; Board of Di- rector, Alabama Aerospace Industry Association; Board of Directors, North Alabama International Trade Association; Board of Directors for the Army’s Museum of he Pacific; recently served as Board President, National Children's Advocacy Center; as well as, a member of the Association of the United States Army, National Guard Association of the United States, AFCEA, Army Aviation Association of America, Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce and the National Defense Industrial Association. Mr. Packett is also a member of the Advisory Board, School of Business, at Athens State University, Alabama.
Mr. Packett is married to Ululani, from Kamuela, Hawaii. The have two sons, Kila an actor and Miki a videographer. Miki and Julia are the parents of two grandsons.