BG (ret) Michael Flowers

BG (ret) Michael Flowers has a diverse work experience spanning various leadership roles. BG (ret) Michael most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at Camelot since 2022. Prior to that, they worked at DigiFlight, Inc. as the Chief Operating Officer and VP Aerospace and Special Operations and Program Manager from 2008 to the present. BG (ret) Michael also owns Leadership, Defense, Asia Consulting LLC since 2008.

Before transitioning to the private sector, Flowers had a long and successful career in the U.S. Army. BG (ret) Michael served as the Commander Joint Pow/MIA Accounting Command from 2005 to 2008, overseeing global recovery operations for missing Americans. Prior to that, they held various leadership and staff roles in the Army, including command of an Aviation Brigade and Air Cavalry Squadron, Executive Officer, Operations Officer, Staff Officer Air for the Multinational Force and Observers in Sinai, Egypt, and a platoon leader in a Cavalry Troop. BG (ret) Michael also served as the NATO Kosovo Force Chief of Staff from 2004 to 2005.

Additionally, Flowers served as the Director of the Center for Army Leadership from 2001 to 2003, where they led the Army's efforts in leadership doctrine and leader development. BG (ret) Michael also held the position of Chief of Operational Plans and Joint Exercises and Training from 1999 to 2001, leading joint staff planning and overseeing joint exercises and training for European Command. BG (ret) Michael served as the Executive responsible for the 18th Aviation Brigade (Airborne) from 1997 to 1999, managing leadership, training, and resource management responsibilities.

Flowers also had a role in U.S. Army Human Resources Policy Directorate as the Director from 2003 to 2004, leading policy and program development for Equal Opportunity, Army regulations, Retirement, Drug and Alcohol, and Women in the Army.

Overall, BG Michael Flowers has extensive experience in strategic leadership, operations, business development, and program management, both in the military and civilian sectors.

BG (ret) Michael Flowers began their education at The University of Kansas in 1974 and completed their studies in 1977. BG (ret) Michael obtained a Bachelor of General Studies degree in History. After a gap in their education, they returned to academia in 1996 and attended Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. BG (ret) Michael completed a Master of Public Administration degree in 1997, specializing in Public Administration. In the same year, they also enrolled at the U.S. Army War College, though no specific degree or field of study is provided for this institution.