Ned Sandlin
InvestorOperating Partner at Davidson Kempner Β· Operating Partner at Red Arts Capital
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
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Nathaniel HardingunlockedNed: together at United States Air Force (2009β2014)
Γ4Ned: together at United States Air Force
Γ4Ned: together at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
Γ3Ned: together at United States Air Force Academy
About
Ned Sandlin is an Operating Partner at Red Arts Capital with experience managing international multi-site operations across industries including aerospace, defense, specialty chemicals, composites, education, and private equity. Over a 30-year career, he has led teams of varying sizes.
Experience
- Red Arts CapitalOperating Partnercurrent2022 β presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- Red Arts CapitalExecutive Advisor2021 β 2022Chicago, Illinois, United States
- KKSPBoard Observercurrent2024 β presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- APCM Adhesive Prepregs for Composite Manufacturers, LLCStrategic Advisorcurrent2023 β presentPlainfield, Connecticut, United States
- HallstarDirector Global Operations2018 β 2022Greater Chicago Area
- The Perduco GroupDirector, Commercial Programs | Senior Supply Chain Consultant | DoD Consultant2017 β 2018Greater Chicago Area
- U.S. Air Force Institute of TechnologyCommandant | Technical & Graduate Education for 30K Airmen2014 β 2016Dayton Metropolitan Area
- United States Air ForceUnited States Air Force Officer - selected assignments1992 β 2014Mississippi, Louisiana, New Jersey, Texas, Ohio, Iraq
Skills & more
Organizational Leadership16DoD12Supply Chain Management17Inventory Management3Operations Management13Air Force23Logistics37Military43Transportation3Team Building10Military Logistics10National Security30
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Program ManagementOperational PlanningLogistics ManagementSourcingSupply Chain OperationsBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Supply Chain OptimizationCustomer ServiceTop SecretLeadershipTeam LeadershipCritical Thinking- TS/SCI Clearance β United States Department of War
- Airline Transport Pilot β Federal Aviation Administration
From Ned's professional profile.
Colleagues at Davidson Kempner
Adam Perilman
Managing Director, Long/Short Credit at Davidson Kempner
Alex McMillan
Managing Director, Chief Compliance Officer at Davidson Kempner
Alexis Pourchet
Operating Partner, DK Hawthorne at Davidson Kempner
Alison Horton
Managing Director, General Counsel at Davidson Kempner
Ambrish Singh
Managing Director, Asian Corporates at Davidson Kempner
Andrew Tan
Partner, Structured Credit at Davidson Kempner
Anthony Gonzalez
Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer at Davidson Kempner
Avram Z. Friedman
Executive Officer at Davidson Kempner
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ned Sandlin?
- Ned Sandlin is an Operating Partner at Red Arts Capital with experience managing international multi-site operations across industries including aerospace, defense, specialty chemicals, composites, education, and private equity. Over a 30-year career, he has led teams of varying sizes.
- Where does Ned Sandlin work?
- Ned Sandlin is Operating Partner at Davidson Kempner.
- Where did Ned Sandlin go to school?
- Ned Sandlin studied at United States Air Force Academy (Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering (Environmental)); The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business (Ph.D., Logistics (Major) Operations Management (Minor)); The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business (Master of Arts - MA, Logistics).
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Also attended United States Air Force Academy80
John MartinsonFounder at Martinson VenturesPatrick HenshawManaging Director at Render CapitalLeSean BrownAssociate at Context VenturesSteve SargeantSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsForrest UnderwoodVenture Partner at IronGate Capital AdvisorsIan BalserAnalyst at Tech Square Ventures
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Also attended The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business73
Keatten SmithCapital Formation Coordinator at March Capital PartnersMargaret Meyo SciulliSenior Associate at JMI EquityMichael ZarlengaGeneral Counsel at PROOFSachi SanghaviJunior Analyst at JobsOhio VenturesBrandon BryantInvestor at Harlem Capital PartnersDavid MalloyAssociate at Tech Square Ventures
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Also attended U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology8
Brian HibbelnVenture Partner at SINEWAVE VENTURESDerren BurrellFounder and President at Veteran Ventures CapitalChris O'ConnorPartner at NATO Innovation FundRandy "Laz" GordonAdvisor at OUTPOST VENTURESVince ReynaSenior Principal, Co-Chief Investment Officer at PennybackerJason KimChief Executive Officer; Board Member at Firefly Aerospace
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Also attended Rutgers University - Camden10
Hend AzzerayerLP Relations at Transform Capital ManagementAdrienne KirbyDigital Health Advisor at Excelerate Health VenturesJohn J. LottHead of Capital Markets at NEW VISTA CAPITALYasiris EspinalAssociate at Oxeon PartnersDarrel FraterAssociate at Visible HandsTim RemsenAssistant Controller at Innventure
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Shared employers
Also worked at Red Arts Capital6
Maggie McKennaInvestor at Friends Family CapitalNicholas AntoineCo-CEO and Managing Partner at Red Arts CapitalChad StraderCo-CEO and Managing Partner at Red Arts CapitalMary MurphyOperating Partner at Red Arts CapitalChris HullPrincipal at Red Arts CapitalDrew KellyVice President at Red Arts Capital
Also worked at United States Air Force154
Ross Perot Jr.Chairman of The Perot Group at Perot JainNathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado VenturesKevin MandiaGeneral Partner at Ballistic VenturesTidal McCoyChairman at IronGate Capital AdvisorsSteve SargeantSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsForrest UnderwoodVenture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors
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