Executive Biography of Robert Holmes

Brigadier General Robert Holmes, USAF (Ret.), is a seasoned leader and senior executive with nearly four decades of experience in government and industry, specializing in leadership, strategy development, organizational effectiveness, and team building. A retired Brigadier General, he has extensive expertise in Special Operations and Joint Warfighting, having served as a combat veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and the Global War on Terror.

General Holmes began his Air Force career in 1978, commissioning through Officer Training School. As a Combat Control Team member and later a Special Tactics officer, he led elite small teams in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Central America. Following the 9/11 attacks, he deployed as Deputy Commander of Joint Special Operations Task Force-South (Task Force K-Bar), directing joint combat operations in Afghanistan. Throughout his military career, he commanded at all levels, including the 37th Training Wing, overseeing 13,000 personnel and a total base population of 37,000. In 2005, he attained the rank of Brigadier General, serving in key roles such as USAF Director of Security Forces, Deputy Director of Operations at US Central Command (CENTCOM), and Director of the Inter-Agency Task Force for US Special Operations Command (SOCOM).

After retiring in 2009, General Holmes transitioned to the defense industry, leading initiatives for Special Operations and Irregular Warfare. As Vice President at Camber Corporation, he managed a diverse portfolio across the Air Force, Combatant Commands, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and international programs.

General Holmes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Communications from David Lipscomb University, a Master of Education from Georgia State University, and a Master of Science in Management from Faulkner University. He also completed Senior Executive studies at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. A master parachutist and military freefall parachutist, General Holmes continues to bring his vast experience and leadership to the defense and aerospace sectors.