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Dr. Jerry McMahan
Dr. Jerry McMahan

Dr. Jerry McMahan

Lecturer in Business Project Management

Biography

Dr. McMahan is a consummate example of a life-long learner. He earned his first advanced degree, a master of public administration while serving in the USAF. He earned his second masters, an MBA just before he retired from the Air Force. He also attended a host of military training courses including graduating from Defense Systems Management Course (program management) as well as attending the Juran Quality Institute and Qual Tech courses on quality.

After completing his Air Force career he earned his doctorate of education in Aviation and Aerospace from Oklahoma State University. Dr. McMahan led the State as President of the Air Force Association and now is the State President for Oklahoma, Gideons International.

Dr. McMahan is a licensed pilot, teaches adult Sunday School Class and plays violin in the church orchestra. He is married to Louise Ann Prater McMahan of North Little Rock, AR. Dr. McMahan was born in Andrews North Carolina and has lived in Oklahoma since 1991. The McMahan's have four adult children--all with college degrees and four grandchildren. Dr. McMahan has been teaching college classes up to and including doctorate level since 1999.

Education

  • Ed. D. Oklahoma State University
  • MBA Oklahoma City University
  • MPA University of Oklahoma
  • BA Georgia State University
  • AA Young Harris Junior College
  • Defense Systems Management College - Program Management Course
  • Quality Certificates, Juran Institute and Qual Tech
  • Acquisition Logistics Professional level III, Department of Defense
  • Program Management Professional level III, Department of Defense
  • Member of the USAF Acquisition Corp
  • Private Pilot, Instrument Rated
  • Public School Teacher, Georgia
  • Commissioned Officer USAF

Subjects Taught

  • Management
  • Aviation Aerospace Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Quality
  • Procurement/Contracting
  • Logistics
  • Program Management

Professional Memberships

  • Air Force Association
  • Logistics Officers Association
  • Military Officers Association
  • Phi Kappa Phi

Awards and Honors

  • Lifetime Achievement Award (State Level) Air Force Association
  • DOD Meritorious Service Medal (and 11 other DOD medals)
  • Outstanding Young Man of the Year, Dayton, OH
  • Oklahoma State University, Doctorate (4.0 GPA)
  • Oklahoma City University MBA High Honors
  • Air Force Association Meritorious Service Award

Selected Publications

  • Fishing for Quality, Program Management Magazine (A DSMC Publication)
  • Reducing Smart Munitions Acquisition Costs, Program Management Magazine

Selected Presentations

  • Led keynote program that aided the Air Force Logistics Command in winning the Malcolm Baldridge Award for Quality, the first non-private sector enterprise to win that National Award for Quality.

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