Darrell K. Williams
Hampton
Summary
Dynamic, multi-talented, and adaptable strategic leader with a proven track record of success as a three-star general in charge of a $42 billion logistics enterprise, a corporate executive, and now president of a premier institution of higher education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Hampton University
Hampton
07.2022 - Current
- Lead an institution of higher education, comprised of over nearly 5,000 students, 800 staff and faculty members, and a $1 billion enterprise to deliver a world-class graduate and undergraduate university experience.
Vice President and Managing Director
Leidos
06.2021 - Current
- Responsible for driving Leidos’ LCST initiative, which the company operates on behalf of the U.K. Ministry of Defence.
- Transforming and modernizing the U.K.’s defence supply chain operations and delivering a dynamic, resilient, and innovative set of logistics capabilities.
- LCST is one of Leidos’ flagship programs, and it is the cornerstone of the company’s U.K. operation.
- Leidos is a $12 billion Fortune 500 information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader, working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets.
Vice President
Leidos
Reston
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided logistics subject matter expertise for the planning and oversight of logistics activities across the company.
- Led development of an Enterprise Logistics Strategy briefed to the Board of Directors.
- Leidos is a $12 billion Fortune 500 information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader, working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets.
Director
Defense Logistics Agency
Fort Belvoir
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Led the Department of Defense’s (DoD) $42 billion combat support agency for worldwide logistics support.
- Directed nine supply chains supporting the U.S. military services and Global Commands, as well as federal, state, and local agencies and international military partners.
- Managed six major business units to provide food, medical material, uniforms, construction equipment, fuel, and spare parts for military weapons systems.
- Operated the DoD’s network of 25 distribution centers.
- Managed 26,000 people globally including 31 executives.
- The Department of Defense’s (DoD) $42 billion combat support agency for worldwide logistics support.
Commander
Combined Arms Support Command
Fort Lee
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Trained and educated Army enlisted, junior officer and warrant officer maintenance, supply, transportation, financial management, and human resources professionals.
- Directed the Army Logistics University and annually trained over 100,000 soldiers and select specialties from other military branches and services.
Commander
1st Theater Sustainment Command
Fort Bragg
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Led an organization of 22,000 military and civilian persons that provided postal, subsistence, medical supply, maintenance, fuel, and financial management support to over 100,000 U.S military troops, civilians, contractors, and coalition forces dispersed throughout 10 countries in the Middle East.
Deputy Chief of Staff
Army Materiel Command
Redstone Arsenal
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted development and execution of strategic priorities for the Army’s global logistics command.
- The command was comprised of 70,000 people across all 50 states and 144 countries, and it managed a budget of $49 billion with contract obligations of $74 billion.
Commander
Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime
Columbus
10.2010 - 07.2012
- Managed DLA’s Land and Maritime supply chains.
- Managed a workforce of 3,100 civilian and military persons, managing over 2.1 million weapon system repair parts for the military services.
- Executed 700,000 contracts annually to fulfill seven million orders, generating approximately $10 billion in total sales.
Education
Master of Science - National Security Strategy
National War College
Master of Military Art and Science -
Command and General Staff College
Master of Science - Business Administration
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hampton Institute
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Risk assessment
- Supply chain management
- Organizational leadership
- Revenue generation
- Campaign strategy
- Veterans affairs
- Financial management
- Education advocacy
Accomplishments
As President of Hampton University, increased student enrollment by 46% since summer 2022, and increased the six year graduation rate by 10%. Over this same period, alumni fundraising increased by 87%, all historic achievements for the university.
Provided logistics subject matter expertise for the planning and oversight of logistics activities across the Leidos company, a Fortune 250 company; led development of the company's Enterprise Logistics Strategy; and served as Executive Director of the company's United Kingdom $9 billion Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation contract.
As Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, provided over $42 billion in global logistics support to military forces and whole of government agencies on an annual basis between 2017 and 2020.
Provided logistics subject matter expertise for the planning and oversight of logistics activities across the Leidos company, a Fortune 250 company; led development of the company's Enterprise Logistics Strategy; and served as Executive Director of the company's United Kingdom $9 billion Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation contract.
As Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, provided over $42 billion in global logistics support to military forces and whole of government agencies on an annual basis between 2017 and 2020.
Personal Information
Title: Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Retired)
Security Clearance
TS/SCI
Timeline
President
Hampton University
07.2022 - Current
Vice President and Managing Director
Leidos
06.2021 - Current
Vice President
Leidos
09.2020 - 06.2021
Director
Defense Logistics Agency
06.2017 - 08.2020
Commander
Combined Arms Support Command
08.2015 - 05.2017
Commander
1st Theater Sustainment Command
01.2014 - 08.2015
Deputy Chief of Staff
Army Materiel Command
07.2012 - 01.2014
Commander
Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime
10.2010 - 07.2012
Master of Science - National Security Strategy
National War College
Master of Military Art and Science -
Command and General Staff College
Master of Science - Business Administration
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hampton Institute