Nathan Lausmann is a U.S. Air Force officer. He holds a civilian pilot's license and is currently pursuing his military flight rating. Beyond the cockpit, he has held numerous military roles involving cybersecurity, tactical command and control, and countless special operations missions.
He graduated magna cum laude with an Honors Bachelor of Science (HBS) in industrial engineering and aerospace from Oregon State University. His undergraduate research on leadership development was later peer-reviewed and published. He plans to begin a Masters of Systems Engineering degree at Johns Hopkins University in 2026.
Nathan's diverse work history began at age 15 and includes roles in national park administration, non-profit executive operations, corporate information technology, secondary and higher education development, law enforcement, and defense engineering.
He has been in formal leadership roles since age 11, ultimately being placed at the helm of organizations as large as 2,500 people. He excels at identifying organizational weaknesses and developing systematic improvements. He has received over 45 civilian and military awards for superior performance and leadership ability.
Dedicated to helping others, Nate has contributed nearly 4,000 volunteer hours. His hobbies include running, swimming, weightlifting, snowboarding, backpacking, cooking, movies, and personal finance. He has traveled to 49 states and 25 countries.
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