Team About Dr. Mike Rathbun

Dr. Mike Rathbun is a U.S. Air Force veteran, operations holding founder, and seasoned procurement executive with more than 15 years of leadership experience in technology, government contracting, and operations.

From managing multi-million-dollar IT portfolios to leading cross-functional teams that deliver under pressure, Mike has a proven track record of turning complex challenges into clear strategies and measurable results. He has overseen more than $500 million in vendor portfolios, negotiated savings in the tens of millions, and led digital transformations that improved efficiency by over 25%.

Mike’s journey began in the U.S. Air Force, where he served in two highly technical and mission-critical career fields:

2M071 – Missile and Space Systems Maintenance – Maintained, operated, and supervised maintenance on ground and air missiles, space lift boosters, payloads, guidance and control systems, and subsystems. Collected and analyzed system performance data to ensure mission readiness.
3C0X1 – Communications-Computer Systems Operations – Designed, installed, managed, and secured Air Force computer and software systems, including servers, network defense mechanisms, and incident response protocols.
In addition to his technical specialties, Mike conducted extensive Education & Training programs, developing curriculum, training personnel, and evaluating mission-critical skills across maintenance, operations, and support functions.

After his military service, Mike transitioned into leadership roles in Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial ventures, culminating in founding DuraVault Capital — a veteran-led operations holding firm focused on acquiring and growing government-contracting businesses in construction-related sectors.

As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and HUBZone-eligible enterprise, Mike leverages these strategic certifications to create competitive advantages for partners and clients in the federal marketplace. As a speaker and advisor, he draws on his experiences in the military, corporate leadership, and operations holding to share insights on leadership, veteran entrepreneurship, and building resilient business systems.

Mike’s journey began in the U.S. Air Force, where he served in two highly technical and mission-critical career fields:

2M071 – Missile and Space Systems Maintenance – Maintained, operated, and supervised maintenance on ground and air missiles, space lift boosters, payloads, guidance and control systems, and subsystems. Collected and analyzed system performance data to ensure mission readiness.
3C0X1 – Communications-Computer Systems Operations – Designed, installed, managed, and secured Air Force computer and software systems, including servers, network defense mechanisms, and incident response protocols.
In addition to his technical specialties, Mike conducted extensive Education & Training programs, developing curriculum, training personnel, and evaluating mission-critical skills across maintenance, operations, and support functions.