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Joel Tolbirt
Experienced Operations Director with a strong military background
Joel Tolbirt is an experienced professional currently serving as a Sr. Execution Manager at Vertiv. He has a diverse background spanning military service, business operations, and executive roles. Here's a summary of his career and qualifications:
Professional Experience
Current Role: Joel Tolbirt is currently a Sr. Execution Manager at Vertiv.1
Previous Positions:
- Director of Operations (PE) at Beckway Group (August 2021 - Present)
- Associate Partner at The Leadership Group (December 2018 - December 2022)
- Station Operations Manager at Amazon (May 2020 - August 2021)
- Vice President of Business Development at 360 Privacy (February 2020 - May 2020)
- Director of Operations at FundRocket (July 2019 - February 2020)
- Chief Operating Officer / Head of People at Sun Mountain LLC (May 2015 - September 2018)
- Senior Project Manager at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (May 2015 - June 2017)
Military Service
Joel recently retired from the Army after 23 years of service.2 His military experience includes:
- Senior Technical Program Manager in Army Special Forces (Airborne) (January 2012 - January 2015)
- Technical Project Manager in Army Special Forces (Airborne) (April 2008 - January 2012)
Education
- MBA in International Business from Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
- MA in War Studies from King's College London, University of London
- BA in International Relations and Affairs from San Francisco State University
- Studied Russian at the United States Military Academy at West Point
Skills and Certifications
- Certified Project Director (CPM) from the Institute of Project Management
- Certified Project Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Project Management
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) from The Fletcher School at Tufts University
Joel Tolbirt has a strong background in operations management, project management, and leadership, with experience in both the private sector and military. His diverse skill set and education make him well-suited for his current role as Sr. Execution Manager at Vertiv.