William “Bill” Maxwell

Dr. Bill Maxwell leads LMI’s supply chain operations practice area and is an organizational conflict management optimization facilitator. He is the program manager for LMI’s largest contract with the Air Force Sustainment Center, where his team supports weapon system supply requirements and is helping the Air Force overcome the challenges of contested logistics. Bill has 28 years of U.S. Air Force and Joint logistics leadership experience as an aircraft maintenance officer. He commanded Air Force squadrons and groups for nine years and served as Kabul Airport NATO Multinational Force Deputy Commander. Bill culminated his career by serving four years as the Headquarters Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Division Chief, Logistics Directorate, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection. He holds an EdD in organizational leadership conflict management from Abilene Christian University and is experienced at optimizing organizational operations, developing leaders’ conflict management competencies, and facilitating organizational conflict management.  

Bill also holds a BS in psychology and law enforcement from Towson State University, an MBA with a focus in aviation management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, a master of military operational sciences degree from Air University, and a master’s degree in national security strategy resourcing and supply chain management from National Defense University. Bill is an adjunct professor with Abilene Christian University, credentialed in teaching leadership development and conflict resolution courses.