Expertise
Executive/Strategic Leadership, Enterprise Logistics, Operations Management, Team Leadership/Development, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement, Sustainment Management, Propulsion Systems, Process Improvement & Change Management, Executive Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Workforce Development
Profile
Ms. Abby Ruscetta is a dynamic senior executive with proven leadership in logistics, supply chain management, operations, and organizational strategy. She is experienced in leading large, diverse teams of up to 10,500 professionals and managing multi-billion-dollar resources and operating budgets. Ms. Ruscetta is adept at driving process improvements, optimizing supply chains, and aligning strategic initiatives with organizational goals. She is recognized for excellence in resource management, workforce development, and mission execution in high-stakes environments.
Significant Career Accomplishments
Directed installation support for 27,000+ employees across multiple organizations, including logistics, supply chain, IT, finance, and cyber operations.
Oversaw maintenance and modernization of United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Navy (USN) aircraft and engines (KC-135, B-1B, B-52, E-3, KC-46, E-6, F100–F135 engines).
Managed global sustainment of propulsion systems for USAF, USN, United States Marine Corps (USMC), and foreign partners.
Led maintenance teams at Spangdahlem AB (Germany), Osan AB (Korea), Robins AFB (GA), and Hurlburt Field (FL).
Key Positions
Commander, 72nd Air Base Wing, USAF, Tinker Air Force Base (AFB), OK
Vice Commander, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC), Tinker AFB, OK
Vice Director, Logistics Directorate, Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC/LG), Tinker AFB, OK
Commander, 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group, USAF, Tinker AFB, OK
Branch Chief, Headquarters, Air Force Logistics (HAF/A4L), Pentagon
Acquisition Logistics Branch Chief, Special Operations Command Staff (AT&L) , MacDill AFB, FL
Commander, 338th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, USAF, Hill AFB, UT
Education
MS, National Resource Strategy, Eisenhower School, National Defense University
MS, Logistics Management, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
BS, Geography, United States Air Force Academy (AFA)
Air Command and Staff College, Air University
Air War College, Air University
