Announcement: Rear Admiral Melvin W. Bouboulis Joins VLinc Corporation Board of Directors
VLinc Corporation is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rear Admiral Melvin W. Bouboulis to our Board of Directors. With an illustrious career in the U.S. Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Bouboulis brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will significantly enhance VLinc’s strategic direction and operational excellence.
Before retiring last year with 36 years of service in the US Coast Guard (USCG), Rear Admiral Bouboulis served as commander of Coast Guard District 13. There, he was responsible for all USCG operations throughout the Pacific Northwest, which includes more than 4,400 miles of coastline, 600 miles of inland waterways, and a 125–nautical mile (nm) international border with Canada.
As a Coast Guard aviator, he flew all his aviation field assignments as an operational pilot and participated in the historic Hurricane Katrina response in 2005. He is qualified on the MH-65 Dolphin (A, B, and C models), MH-60 Jayhawk, and HC-130 Hercules aircraft, accruing more than 4,000 total flight hours. He holds private, commercial airplane, helicopter, and airline transport pilot licenses.
At the time of his retirement, Bouboulis was the longest-serving Coast Guard aviator, earning him the distinction of being the service’s 26th Ancient Albatross.
Rear Admiral Bouboulis also served as the Director of Operational Logistics for the U.S. Coast Guard, where he oversaw mission support logistics for both steady state and contingency response operations. His extensive background includes roles such as Assistant Commandant for Engineering and Logistics, Chief of Staff for the Eighth Coast Guard District, and Chief of the Office of Aeronautical Engineering. He has also commanded multiple Coast Guard Air Stations.
Rear Admiral Bouboulis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Coast Guard Academy and a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Purdue University. He is a certified Department of Homeland Security Acquisition Program Manager.
About VLinc Corporation: VLinc Corporation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) dedicated to providing Integrated Logistics Support, Engineering Services, and Training and Learning Solutions for military equipment maintenance. Founded in 2013, VLinc has a strong commitment to serving our nation by supporting veterans and delivering high-quality solutions to our clients.
Statement from VLinc Corporation: “We are honored to welcome Rear Admiral Bouboulis to our Board of Directors,” said Jānis Nagy, CEO of VLinc Corporation. “His distinguished career and leadership in logistics and engineering will be invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate. We look forward to his contributions in guiding VLinc towards achieving our strategic goals and enhancing our service offerings.”
Please join us in welcoming Rear Admiral Melvin W. Bouboulis to the VLinc Corporation family. His expertise and leadership will undoubtedly propel us to new heights.
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