Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: PKL Services, Inc.
Location: Poway, California, United States
Michael G. Naylor, chief executive officer at PKL Services, Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in business administration, aviation, and aerospace.
With extensive experience in business management and military operations, Mr. Naylor currently excels as chief executive officer at PKL Services Inc., a role he has held since 2022. PKL Services provides aviation support, including aircraft maintenance, training, and logistics support services. The company primarily serves military and government clients, focusing on improving operational readiness and mission success. They offer tailored solutions to meet specific client needs, emphasizing quality, safety, and efficiency.
Mr. Naylor’s responsibilities within the company include managing and providing resources for employees, collaborating with the business development team, and working with clients and military organizations to promote the company’s services while maintaining the smooth operation and growth of PKL Services. His other positions within the company have included senior director of contracts and program management from 2018 to 2020, and vice president of business operations from 2013 to 2017. Prior to these roles, he was chief operating officer and compliance officer at Anchor Bay Capital Inc. from 2012 to 2013. In light of his impressive undertakings, Mr. Naylor was named Director of the Year in San Diego by the Corporate Directors Forum.
Prior to these accomplishments, Mr. Naylor held a 30-year tenure in the Marines, serving in various high-level roles. From 2007 to 2009, he was chief of staff, deputy chief of staff, and a U.S. Representative for NATO, U.S. Joint Forces Command. He later served as deputy commander of MCIWEST for the U.S. Marine Corps from 2011 to 2012 and as assistant chief of staff and director from 2009 to 2011. He was also the commanding officer of the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic from 2005 to 2007, and commanding officer of USMC HMM(T)-164 from 2000 to 2002. Currently, he is still active as a member of the Marine Corps Aviation Association and the Marine Corps Association and Foundation. Before service, he began his career managing a dairy farm in western Pennsylvania.
Laying a foundation for his career, he pursued an education at The Pennsylvania State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in agriculture in 1980. He went on to earn a Master of Science in national defense resource strategy with the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at the National Defense University in 2003. He attributes his success to a combination of favorable circumstances, a supportive network, and a willingness to explore new opportunities without fear of failure. He also says that he enjoys overcoming challenges and finding solutions to problems. He believes that leading as part of the team rather than telling people what to do has gotten him to where he is today.
In the coming years, Mr. Naylor has set his sights on expanding PKL Services and remaining with the company for the foreseeable future. He says that as long as he wakes up excited about each day and is physically and mentally able, he will keep going. In offering advice to aspiring professionals, he says do not hesitate to try something new and that while being cautious is wise, you should not be afraid to take calculated risks. He emphasizes that before making a decision, carefully consider the worst-case scenario and devise a plan to prevent it from happening.
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