Joshua Evilsizor

Operations & Program Executive | Digital Transformation | Systems Thinker

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About

Highly accomplished Operations and Program Executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership in digital transformation, systems optimization, and large-scale program management across defense, tech, and professional services sectors. Proven ability to drive significant revenue growth, enhance operational efficiency, and lead complex, multinational initiatives by leveraging strategic planning, AI adoption, and robust quality systems. Seeking to apply deep expertise in scaling organizations and fostering high-performance cultures to deliver transformative results in a senior leadership capacity.

Work Experience

Productivity Lead

AndHealth

Sep 2025 - Present

Columbus, OH, United States

Vice President of Systems

Atlas Advisors

Oct 2018 - Sep 2025

As Vice President of Systems, Joshua serves as a trusted operations leader, managing digital systems, organization-wide alignment, and strategic planning initiatives to drive performance.

  • Spearheaded enterprise-wide AI adoption, training all staff and creating custom prompts, which achieved 67% daily tool utilization and significantly boosted performance across recruiting, operations, and marketing teams.
  • Designed and deployed an acquisition dashboard integrating business development with operations, automating handoffs and sequencing workflows, resulting in over $20M in new contract wins.
  • Established an ISO quality system within 30 days through stakeholder alignment and process development, leading to flawless audit scores for five consecutive years, demonstrating impactful leadership.

Battalion Commander (Program Manager)

Ohio Army National Guard

May 2020 - Jun 2022

Led an $800M aviation enterprise, transforming culture, developing leaders, and aligning teams for readiness as Battalion Commander.

  • Redesigned enterprise training and readiness systems, achieving 100% compliance across 640+ personnel and 34 aircraft, and successfully passing all training operations and safety protocol audits.
  • Led organizational transformation by implementing a 'team of teams' framework, fostering cohesion, establishing clear mission alignment, and driving operational excellence across ten subordinate units.
  • Developed and implemented a novel, transparent performance system that cleared decades of backlogged evaluations and achieved 100% compliance across awards and reviews.

Brigade Operations Officer (Operations Director)

Ohio Army National Guard

Oct 2018 - May 2020

Directed strategy and operations for a 2,300-person force, driving significant change and earning executive trust as Brigade Operations Officer.

  • Led comprehensive training and readiness planning for 2,300 personnel, implementing new SOPs and change initiatives that resulted in a top DoD operational audit score.
  • Selected to lead the Ohio aviation program, a recognition of exceptional operational excellence and strategic impact within the national guard.
  • Drove significant organizational change initiatives across a 2,300-person force, earning executive trust and enhancing overall operational effectiveness and readiness.

Lead Exercise Planner (Project Manager)

U.S. Army

Oct 2016 - Oct 2018

Led large-scale project management for two of the largest military exercises since the Cold War, Saber Guardian 17 and Saber Strike 18, ensuring multinational operational readiness.

  • Directed planning for the largest military exercises since the Cold War, aligning over 50,000 personnel across 35 nations by training 1,500 project managers on SaaS and cloud-based collaboration systems.
  • Orchestrated multinational and cross-functional planning conferences, each hosting over 500 attendees, to drive critical alignment among U.S., NATO, and partner-nation project leads.
  • Managed complex logistical and resource allocation challenges across multiple continents, ensuring seamless execution and strategic objectives were met for large-scale military operations.

General Manager

Rosalyn.ai

Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

Served as a turnaround strategist, engineering scalable systems and rebuilding operations to restore trust and drive renewed profitability for Rosalyn.ai.

  • Automated and standardized program and project workflows, enabling the efficient recruitment, vetting, hiring, training, and management of over 100 consultants, leading to scalable operations and profitability.
  • Established new business lines and revitalized critical C-level relationships, directly contributing to renewed trust and expanded business opportunities.
  • Implemented strategic operational improvements that significantly reduced overhead costs and optimized resource utilization, directly contributing to the company's return to profitability.

Director of Operations

Atlas Advisors

Apr 2012 - Jan 2016

Transformed startup chaos into operational excellence by deploying robust systems, organizational structure, and strategic alignment for Atlas Advisors.

  • Overhauled digital recruiting systems and designed lean, semi-automated workflows, cutting time-to-hire by 97% while scaling quality for a fast-growing, remote-first organization.
  • Aligned hiring operations with strategic objectives, ensuring the acquisition of top talent critical for the company's rapid expansion and remote work model.
  • Established robust operational structures and strategic alignment processes, transforming a chaotic startup environment into a highly efficient and scalable remote-first organization.

Founder

Vantom

Apr 2009 - Apr 2012

Founded Vantom, a pioneering 100% remote SaaS-powered professional services firm that redefined modern defense business operations and successfully exited in 2012.

  • Pioneered and scaled the first 100% remote defense services firm, leading all aspects of strategy, operations, and culture from startup to full operational status in less than 9 months.
  • Successfully exited the venture in 2012, demonstrating strong entrepreneurial acumen and the ability to build and scale a profitable enterprise.
  • Redefined modern defense business operations by implementing innovative SaaS-powered professional services, setting new industry standards for remote service delivery.

Quality Director

Mission Essential

Dec 2005 - Sep 2008

As Quality Director, Joshua orchestrated critical operational expansion from $25M to over $1B through program excellence, quality, and rigorous operational oversight.

  • Drove operational excellence by building high-performance teams and fostering internal partnerships, leading to a 317% increase in annual revenue and 267% increase in recruitment.
  • Contributed directly to securing a $1B+ contract award in 2007, a testament to the enhanced operational rigor and quality systems implemented.
  • Implemented rigorous quality assurance protocols and program management best practices, ensuring compliance and scalability during a period of rapid organizational growth from $25M to over $1B.

Education

National Security & Strategic Studies

U.S. Naval War College

Sep 2021 - Jun 2023

Business Administration

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Sep 2000 - Jun 2004

Certificates

Certified GTD Trainer & Coach

N/A

Jun 2023

Commercial Rotorcraft Pilot

FAA

Jun 2023

Private Pilot

FAA

Jun 2023

Awards

Tip of the Spear

U.S. Army

Jun 2022

Awarded for exceptional leadership and strategic impact within military operations.

Air Medal

U.S. Army

Jun 2022

Awarded for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.

Meritorious Service Medal (5 Awards)

U.S. Army

Jun 2022

Five separate awards recognizing outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service in the U.S. military.

Additional U.S. Army Awards (18+)

U.S. Army

Jun 2022

Over 18 additional commendations recognizing distinguished service and performance throughout military career.

Skills

AI Adoption

  • AI Adoption

Project Management

  • Project Management

Program Management

  • Program Management

Operational Excellence

  • Operational Excellence

Strategic Planning

  • Strategic Planning

Change Management

  • Change Management

Digital Transformation

  • Digital Transformation

Business Integration

  • Business Integration

Continuous Improvement

  • Continuous Improvement

Process Optimization

  • Process Optimization

Change Agent

  • Change Agent

P&L Owner

  • P&L Owner

Prompt Engineering

  • Prompt Engineering

Organizational Leadership

  • Organizational Leadership

TS/SCI Security Clearance

  • TS/SCI Security Clearance