MR. J. MARK COLEMAN Mr. J. Mark Coleman is the Director, Human Effectiveness Directorate, 711th Human Performance Wing, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), Ohio, providing science and leading-edge technology to define Airman capabilities, vulnerabilities, and effectiveness; train warfighters; integrate operators and weapon systems; protect Air Force personnel; and sustain aerospace operations. The Directorate is a 900-person research and development organization that is the heart of Airman-centered science and technology for the Air Force with facilities at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, and Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. Mr. Coleman’s nearly 36 years of government service began in 1988 as a mechanical engineer at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFS), Florida. Since then, he has served in a broad range of technical assignments, covering systems engineering, human systems integration, acquisition risk management, materials & manufacturing technology, electronics, technical intelligence, missile defense, arms control, simulated altitude testing, spacecraft, propulsion, and facilities. Prior to his current assignment, Mr. Coleman was Chief of the Functional Materials Division, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. EDUCATION 1987 Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga. 1991 Master of Business Administration, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Fla. 1997 Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 2003 Joint Forces Staff College, in-residence, Norfolk, Va. 2006 Air War College, distinguished graduate, by correspondence 2011 Leadership and Executive Development, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio 2012 Acquisition Professional, Level III in Systems Engineering and Science & Technology Management 2013 Human Systems Integration Certificate, Navy Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif. CAREER CHRONOLOGY 1988 – 1990, Mechanical Engineer, Eastern Space and Missile Center, Cape Canaveral AFS, Fla. 1990 – 1993, Satellite Field Program Manager, 45th SPOS, Cape Canaveral AFS, Fla. 1993 – 1996, Manufacturing/Space Systems Analyst, National Air Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 1997 – 1998, Senior Military Engine Test Manager, Arnold Engineering Development Center, Arnold AFB, Tenn. 1998 – 1999, Executive Officer, Arnold Engineering Development Center, Arnold AFB, Tenn. 1999 – 2000, Deputy Chief, Business Management Division, Arnold Engineering Development Center, Arnold AFB, Tenn. 2000 – 2003, Arms Control/Missile Defense Staff Officer, United States European Command, Stuttgart, Germany 2003 – 2005, Department Head/Acquisition Instructor, Air Force Institute of Technology, Kettering, Ohio 2005 – 2007, Chief, Electronic Systems Division, National Air & Space Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 2007 – 2008, Inspector General, National Air & Space Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 2008 – 2009, Deputy Chief, Manufacturing Tech Division, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 2009 – 2012, Plans/Programs Engineer, Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 2012 – 2016, Chief, Human Systems Implementation Division, Air Force Research Lab, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 2016 – 2021, Chief, Functional Materials Division, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 2021 – present, Director, Human Effectiveness Directorate, 711th Human Performance Wing, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio MAJOR AWARDS AND HONORS Defense Meritorious Service Medal Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award Air Force Meritorious Service Medal Air Force Exemplary Civilian Service Award Air Force Commendation Medal (Current as of May 2024)