Title: Senior Executive
Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Guy L. Sands-Pingot, senior executive, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Military for dedication, achievements, and leadership in the military.
With over four and a half decades of experience, Dr. Sands-Pingot has established a successful career in the military, specializing in defense and armed services. Throughout his tenure, he served as the director of human capital at the U.S. Army Office of the Chief, Army Reserve from 2014 to 2018, assistant deputy chief of staff G-3/4 for integration and synchronization at U.S. Army Material Command from 2011 to 2014, assistant inspector general for inspections at the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction from 2009 to 2010, brigadier general and commander of the 353rd Civil Affairs Command at the U.S. Army from 2005 to 2008, and company executive officer – exchange officer with the British Territorial Army – A Coy, The Black Watch in Dundee, Scotland from 1988 to 1989.
Notably, Dr. Sands-Pingot’s accomplishments include being named Knight Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, being appointed to the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem and being a Knight of the Jury of the Constantinian Order of St. George. He was honored with the Distinguished Service Medal from the U.S. Army in 2016, and he was awarded the title of Knight Commander of The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem by the Holy See in 2006. Additionally, he received the title of Knight of Justice from The Venerable Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, awarded by HM Queen Elizabeth II as Sovereign of the Order in 1990.
Additionally, Dr. Sands-Pingot has served as a professor of program management at the Defense Acquisition University since 2019 and as a senior executive in private practice since 2018. Laying a solid educational foundation for his successes, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Russian Area Studies from The City College of New York in 1978, a Master of Science in international relations from Troy University in 1987, a postgraduate fellowship in political economics from the University of St. Andrews in 1990, a Master of Arts in political economy from Fordham University in 1995, a master’s degree in strategic studies from the United States Army War College in 2003, and a Doctorate in leadership studies from Creighton University in 2015.
Reflecting on his path, in 1978, Dr. Sands-Pingot received his commission from the Army in New York City through Fordham University’s ROTC program. He entered active duty after completing his bachelor’s degree and dedicated nearly a decade to military service until the end of 1987. He continued his service in his home state of New York, ultimately joining the New York National Guard and the Army Reserves. Simultaneously, he was accepted as a consultant at Arthur Andersen, where he spent three years before returning to active duty following his service in the Middle East during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He underwent special forces training as an Army captain and eventually became a Green Beret. In 1994, while pursuing his doctorate at Fordham University, the Army called upon him to serve as a major in Bosnia with the United Nations Protection Force in Tuzla. In the coming years, he looks forward to continuing in this role and hopes his oldest daughter can attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. Additionally, he runs a small business alongside his primary occupation, seeking to build financial stability and engage in activities related to antiques. He is also eager to broaden his travel experiences in the coming years.
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