Colonel, USAF (Ret.)
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Henry L. "Hank" Andrews, Jr.
Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer · Founding Executive · Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel
Board-ready leadership at the intersection of national security, enterprise governance, and financial stewardship—four decades of command, P&L accountability, and civic fiduciary service.
Albuquerque, New Mexico · 2026
Executive Positioning
Board-Ready Leadership at the Intersection of National Security and Enterprise Governance
Boards governing organizations in defense, aerospace, technology, and civic enterprise require directors who understand operational reality—not merely financial reporting. Henry L. "Hank" Andrews, Jr. brings that rare combination: twenty-seven years of military command culminating in installation leadership at one of the nation's most complex defense installations, followed by senior P&L and M&A leadership across global aviation and defense firms, and a decade building Verus Research from founding member to one of New Mexico's largest private companies.
Executive Summary
Henry L. "Hank" Andrews, Jr. is a founding Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Verus Research—an Albuquerque-based team of scientists and engineers delivering advanced research for defense, aerospace, and national laboratory customers. Since co-founding the firm in 2014, he has guided its growth to recognition among New Mexico's largest private companies.
Before Verus Research, Andrews held senior executive roles across BBA Aviation plc—including Vice President of Operations for the Western Region managing a $100 million P&L—and led M&A integration for Ontic's $62.5 million acquisition of GE Aviation product lines. A retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, he commanded at every level culminating in installation leadership at Kirtland Air Force Base.
Board-Level Value Proposition
- Deep fluency in defense acquisition, nuclear enterprise, and national security governance
- Proven P&L accountability from $11M business units to $100M regional operations
- M&A integration leadership including a $62.5M acquisition from GE Aviation
- Active treasurer and board director across space, economic, and cultural institutions
- Executive education from Harvard Kennedy School, Kellogg, Emory, and National Defense University
Leadership Identity
Command Leader
Twenty-seven years military service culminating in Colonel rank
Enterprise Builder
Founding executive who scaled Verus Research to top-25 NM private company
Financial Steward
CFO, treasurer, and P&L leader across defense, aviation, and civic enterprise
Governance Advocate
Board director applying public-company discipline to nonprofit fiduciary roles
Industries Served
Executive Strengths
Transformation Case Studies
Documented Leadership Transformations
Six executive briefings spanning enterprise building, military command, M&A integration, and supply chain transformation—each with measurable business impact.
Business Impact
Quantified Enterprise Impact
Measurable outcomes across military command, corporate P&L leadership, supply chain stewardship, and board governance—documented through decades of executive accountability.
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Enterprise Value Created
M&A integration and founding enterprise through strategic acquisition
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Cost Savings
Documented savings through nuclear enterprise transformation
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Organizations Led
Installation command spanning 100+ tenant organizations
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Teams Managed
Commercial aviation services and corporate operations leadership
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P&L Responsibility
Regional P&L accountability at BBA Aviation Western Region
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Supply Chain
Global procurements across 100+ aerospace suppliers
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Operational Improvements
Houston business unit operating profit improvement at Ontic
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Leadership Scale
Peak personnel scope as Installation Commander, Kirtland AFB
Leadership Philosophy
Leadership Philosophy
Organizations that endure share a common architecture: clear governance, measurable accountability, and leaders who understand operations at the ground level.
“Governance is the architecture of trust—not a compliance exercise.”
“Financial discipline creates the strategic freedom to invest in what matters.”
“The best leaders create clarity where others see only complexity.”
“Board service is stewardship of mission, capital, and community trust.”
Integrity
Twenty-seven years of military service and four decades of public-facing leadership have reinforced a simple principle: trust is earned through consistency between word and action—in the boardroom, on the flight line, and in community service.
Accountability
From reversing four years of inspection failures at Kirtland to delivering $80 million in documented savings at the 498th Armament Systems Wing, Andrews measures leadership by outcomes owned—not authority exercised.
Mission Clarity
Whether commanding 25,000 personnel or guiding a founding executive team, effective leadership begins with unmistakable clarity of mission, enabling decentralized execution at every level.
Stewardship
Board service is fiduciary responsibility. As Treasurer of three nonprofit institutions, Andrews applies the same financial discipline demanded of public company audit committees.
Board Governance
Fiduciary Leadership Across Civic & Industry Institutions
Active treasurer and director roles demanding the same rigor as corporate audit committee service—plus prior board chairmanship and public oversight appointments.
Current Board & Governance Roles
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA)
Member, Board of Directors
2025 — Present
Responsibilities
- Guide regional economic development strategy for the greater Albuquerque metro area
- Support business attraction, retention, and diversification initiatives
- Advance inclusive economic growth elevating standard of living for all communities
Financial Oversight
501(c)(3) public charity governance oversight
Strategic Impact
Regional economic diversification and inclusive growth
National Small Business Association
Member, Leadership Council
2024 — Present
Responsibilities
- Advise on national small business policy and nonpartisan advocacy in Washington, D.C.
- Contribute executive governance perspective to the nation's oldest small-business organization
- Support member engagement and strategic initiatives for entrepreneurial community
Financial Oversight
National advocacy organization governance
Strategic Impact
Small business policy and entrepreneurial community engagement
Albuquerque Museum Foundation
Treasurer & Member, Board of Directors
2024 — Present
Responsibilities
- Serve as Treasurer providing fiduciary oversight and financial stewardship
- Guide fundraising strategy for the Albuquerque Museum
- Ensure transparent financial reporting and endowment management
Financial Oversight
Treasurer — endowment and fundraising fiduciary
Strategic Impact
Southwest cultural institution sustainability
New Space Nexus (New Space New Mexico)
Treasurer & Member, Board of Directors
2022 — Present
Responsibilities
- Serve as Treasurer with fiduciary responsibility for financial oversight
- Support commercial space ecosystem development in New Mexico
- Advocate for space industry stakeholders and partnership development
Financial Oversight
Treasurer — commercial space ecosystem finances
Strategic Impact
New Mexico commercial space industry advancement
Dakota Tree Project
Treasurer & Member, Board of Directors
2020 — Present
Responsibilities
- Serve as Treasurer ensuring financial accountability and transparent reporting
- Guide strategic planning for community environmental initiatives
- Oversee programs planting trees and maintaining community gardens
Financial Oversight
Treasurer — nonprofit financial accountability
Strategic Impact
Environmental equity in underserved neighborhoods
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
Member, Board of Directors
2019 — Present
Responsibilities
- Support economic development and entrepreneurship in the Hispanic business community
- Provide governance oversight for chamber operations and programs
- Advocate for workforce education and business opportunity across New Mexico
Financial Oversight
Chamber operations and program governance
Strategic Impact
Hispanic business community economic development
Prior Board & Public Service
New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers (NMVIC)
PriorChairman, Board of Directors
2017 — 2021
Responsibilities
- Led board governance for veterans housing and supportive services organization
- Directed fundraising and operational resource development during funding shortfalls
- Oversaw programs for homeless veterans and those experiencing housing crisis
Financial Oversight
Board chairman during funding crisis stewardship
Strategic Impact
Veteran homelessness services sustained through fundraising
New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers (NMVIC)
PriorMember, Board of Directors
2016 — 2022
Responsibilities
- Provided governance oversight for employment training, housing, and supportive services
- Supported quality programs for veterans transitioning from military service
Financial Oversight
501(c)(3) governance and program oversight
Strategic Impact
Five years supporting veteran housing and employment
Bernalillo County Detention Facilities Oversight Advisory Board
PriorAppointed Member
2015 — 2019
Responsibilities
- Guided county in operation of safe and secure detention facilities
- Ensured compliance with national standards and constitutional requirements
Financial Oversight
Public facility oversight advisory
Strategic Impact
Detention standards compliance and constitutional requirements
Bernalillo County Public Safety Advisory Board
PriorAppointed Member
2014 — 2015
Responsibilities
- Advised on continuum of care and supervision for Metropolitan Detention Center
- Supported program development and population management best practices
Financial Oversight
Public safety program advisory
Strategic Impact
Collaborative continuum of care for detention center
Paws and Stripes
PriorMember, Board of Directors
2018 — 2019
Responsibilities
- Supported service dog training for veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injury
- Provided governance oversight for veteran mental health support programs
Financial Oversight
Nonprofit program governance
Strategic Impact
Service dogs for veterans with PTSD and TBI
Financial Leadership
Financial Leadership & Capital Stewardship
From founding CFO responsibilities to $100M regional P&L management—consistent financial discipline that protects capital while enabling strategic investment.
CFO Experience
Founding CFO of Verus Research—DCAA-compliant controls, executive committee governance, and board-ready reporting from day one.
Capital Allocation
Data-driven investment decisions aligned to contract pipeline probability and long-term enterprise value creation.
Financial Stewardship
Treasurer of three nonprofit institutions with public-company audit discipline applied to civic fiduciary roles.
Enterprise Risk
Nuclear certification compliance, inspection philosophy redesign, and governance infrastructure reducing enterprise risk.
Budget Management
Progressive budget authority from $32M logistics groups to $190M installation command.
Investment Oversight
M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration of $62.5M GE Aviation product lines.
Strategic Resource Management
Treaty-compliant fleet drawdown sequencing maximizing cost avoidance without compromising nuclear standards.
Military Leadership
Military Leadership & Command Excellence
Twenty-seven years of progressive command from flight line maintenance supervisor to Colonel—culminating in installation command and nuclear enterprise wing leadership.
Commander, 377th Air Base Wing / Installation Commander
2003 — 2005
Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM
100+ organizations · 25,000 personnel · 51,000 acres · $190M budget
- Reversed four years of intermittent weapons maintenance inspection failures
- Earned DoD recognition for best affirmative employment program in the Defense Department
- Recognized for best food service and guest lodging operation in the Air Force
- Deployed expeditionary forces supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
Commander, 498th Armament Systems Wing
2005 — 2008
Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM
500+ professionals · 5 locations · $100M budget · 1 overseas
- Directed $80M+ savings through Moscow Treaty cruise missile fleet drawdown
- Consolidated nuclear depot footprint saving $5M annually
- Developed cruise missile ground test capability saving $3M while increasing fidelity
- Served as Vice Commander, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
Commander, 305th Logistics Group / Maintenance Group
2001 — 2003
McGuire Air Force Base, Bordentown, NJ
1,700 professionals · 52 aircraft · $32M budget · $70M+ facilities
- Deployed to classified location; commanded expeditionary group on 2,000+ combat sorties
- Led logistics support after 9/11 ensuring FEMA urban search and rescue teams reached ground zero
- Oversaw C-17 bed-down including technician training and facilities construction
Inspector General, Air Force Materiel Command
2005 — 2006
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH
78,000 personnel · 13 locations
- Redesigned inspection philosophy including combat zone deployment evaluations
- Restored 'no notice' inspection elements elevating capability assessment reliability
- Merged readiness and compliance inspections improving efficiency
Chief, Regional Contingency Operations
1999 — 2001
Office of the Secretary of Defense, The Pentagon
Senior advisor to Secretary of Defense on multinational operations
- Spearheaded inter-agency politico-military planning upgrade with $4.5M budget authority
- DoD's top expert on West African peacekeeping; organized UN material support
- Consulted with European Union on crisis response cell establishment
Honors & Recognition
Awards, Appointments & Executive Distinction
Military decorations, enterprise recognition, board appointments, and executive education reflecting four decades of distinguished service.
Awards & Decorations
Best Affirmative Employment Program
Department of Defense
Kirtland Air Force Base program honored as the best in the Defense Department—built through extensive community outreach and inter-related initiatives defusing local tensions and satisfying Congressional delegation concerns.
Best Food Service & Guest Lodging
United States Air Force
Earned recognition for the best food service and guest lodging operation in the Air Force during Installation Commander tenure at Kirtland Air Force Base.
#26 Largest Private Company in New Mexico
2021Albuquerque Business First
Verus Research ranked 26th among New Mexico's largest private companies—and highlighted as the youngest company on the list since founding in 2014.
Legion of Merit
United States Air Force
Awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services during a distinguished military career culminating in colonel rank.
Defense Superior Service Medal
Department of Defense
Recognizing superior meritorious service in positions of significant responsibility including Pentagon advisory and wing command assignments.
Meritorious Service Medal
United States Air Force
Awarded for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement and service across logistics, acquisition, and command assignments.
Board Chairman — New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers
2017 — 2021NMVIC
Led board governance for veterans housing and supportive services organization during period of declining federal and state funding.
Strategic Acquisition — Radiance Technologies
2025Radiance Technologies
Executive leadership through Verus Research acquisition by Radiance Technologies—validating enterprise value built since 2014 founding.
Professional Honors
- Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel (27 Years Service)
- Founding Managing Director & CFO, Verus Research
- Co-Author, Security in Korea: War, Stalemate and Negotiation
- Published Author, Airpower Journal
- Harvard Kennedy School — Initiatives in Conflict Management
- Northwestern Kellogg — Executive Development Program
- Emory Goizueta — Senior Leadership Education Program
- National Defense University — MS National Resource Strategy
- Treasurer — New Space Nexus, Dakota Tree Project, Albuquerque Museum Foundation
Board Appointments
- Treasurer & Director — New Space Nexus
- Treasurer & Director — Albuquerque Museum Foundation
- Treasurer & Director — Dakota Tree Project
- Director — Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance
- Director — Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
- Chairman — New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers (2017–2021)
Executive Education
- Initiatives in Conflict Management — Harvard Kennedy School
- Executive Development Program — Northwestern Kellogg
- Senior Leadership Education — Emory Goizueta Business School
- Senior Leadership Development — Center for Creative Leadership
- MS National Resource Strategy — National Defense University
- BS, Finance — Syracuse University — Martin J. Whitman School of Management
- MBA, Business — Louisiana Tech University
- MS, National Resource Strategy — National Defense University
Professional Memberships
- National Small Business Association Leadership Council
- U.S. Air Force Colonel (Retired)
- Founding Executive Committee — Verus Research
Professional Publications
Books, Research & Thought Leadership
Scholarly contributions, executive education, and industry leadership documenting expertise in national security, governance, and enterprise building.
Books & Scholarly Works
Security in Korea: War, Stalemate and Negotiation
Executive Leadership Press
1999
Co-authored and co-edited scholarly examination of security dynamics on the Korean Peninsula—reflecting Andrews' graduate study at National Defense University and expertise in multinational contingency operations policy.
Professional Publications
Published Research — Airpower Journal
Airpower Journal
Contributed published research to the Air Force's professional journal on airpower strategy and operational art—drawing on career experience in logistics, armament systems, and strategic planning.
Corporate & Industry Leadership
Verus Research Acquisition by Radiance Technologies
Verus Research / Radiance Technologies
2025
Executive leadership through Verus Research's acquisition by Radiance Technologies—a 100 percent employee-owned prime contractor—maintaining Albuquerque operations as a wholly-owned subsidiary while expanding national defense capabilities.
Corporate & Industry Leadership
NSWC Crane $52M Radiation Test Capability Contract
Verus Research
2023
Led corporate execution of $52M, 56-month Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division contract establishing combined neutron and gamma radiation test capability—integrating AREES-II neutron source with Tempest electron linear accelerator.
Corporate & Industry Leadership
New Mexico Top Private Companies Recognition
Albuquerque Business First
2021
Verus Research recognized as #26 largest private company in New Mexico—and highlighted as the youngest company on the list—reflecting founding executive leadership building enterprise value from 2014 inception.
Executive Education & Research
Initiatives in Conflict Management
Harvard Kennedy School
1999
Executive education in conflict management at Harvard Kennedy School, informing subsequent Pentagon service advising the Secretary of Defense on multinational contingency operations and West African peacekeeping policy.
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Executive Resume
Comprehensive CV covering military command, corporate leadership, and board service.
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