Exploring the Challenges of Leadership: Former Air Force F-15
Program Titles
- Stories of self sacrifice & courage
- Exploring the Challenges of Leadership
- Leading by example
Jim T. Demarest is motivated to share his experiences and views, conveying simple messages about what works through real-world stories.
As a former Air Force F-15 “Top Gun” fighter pilot and businessman, he is uniquely qualified to market himself as a motivational speaker on motivational stories, leadership, team problem-solving, and business.
Jim has experiences worth sharing, training to deliver them effectively to an audience, and the motivation to ensure their success.
Brig. Gen. James T. Demarest is the Chief of Staff for the Florida Air National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters – Florida National Guard, St. Augustine, Florida. In this position, he is responsible to the Assistant Adjutant General-Air for mission readiness, operations, and coordination of eleven Florida Air National Guard units at seven geographically separated sites, including $137.9 million in operating budgets, 2,000 personnel, and a Headquarters staff of 44 members. He will also serve as the Assistant Adjutant General Air for Strategic Initiatives. In this role, he will spearhead efforts to improve and modernize Florida’s air, space, and cyberspace capabilities. Before his current assignment, General Demarest served as a Judge Advocate General and the Air National Guard Assistant to the Command Staff Judge Advocate, Air Combat Command.
General Demarest earned his commission from the United States Air Force Academy. He completed pilot training and was assigned to fly F-15s at Bitburg Air Base, Germany.
He served on active duty for 10 years with assignments as an F-15 Weapons Officer. He joined the Florida Air National Guard as a JAG and served as a Staff Judge Advocate at the wing and state level. On the national level, he served as an instructor for the Contemporary Base Issues Course, the ANG’s premier seminar for commanders and senior-level supervisors, the ANG Assistant to the Command Staff Judge Advocate for United States Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa, and Air National Guard Assistant to the Command Staff Judge Advocate, Air Combat Command, before his current assignment. General Demarest also served as the Chief of Combat Operations at the 601 AOC, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, leading a Combined team executing the NORAD/USNORTHCOM homeland defense mission.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Oak Leaf Cluster
Combat Readiness Medal with Two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal with One Bronze Service Star
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