Justin Hood

Justin Hood, Chief Operating Officer for ThisWay Global, is a seasoned operations professional with a diverse, global business acumen encompassing military, construction, and corporate leadership roles. After earning his B.S. in Construction Science from Texas A&M University, he accepted a commission in the US Marine Corps. He served as an F/A-18 fighter pilot and managed aircraft, material, and personnel, culminating in his being selected as Executive Officer of his fighter squadron and achieving the rank of Lt Colonel. Following his active duty, he continued his service in the USMC Reserve while also pursuing a career in land development as Vice President of Operations. He later transitioned back to the defense sector, managing US Air Force combat training operations in Europe (UK, Germany, Italy) and providing subject matter expertise for the Marine Corps and Navy. Since 2016, he has leveraged his extensive operational experience to oversee Legal, Compliance, HR, and Finance at ThisWay. His having held top secret security clearance with the US Department of Defense provides ThisWay Global with strong positioning in governmental discussions and will provide extraordinary advantages when negotiating public sector deals across the globe.