Marshall Usher serves as the Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service, where he provides senior strategic guidance, oversees agency‑wide coordination, and supports execution of the organization's mission to prepare America's veterans, service members, and military spouses for meaningful careers.
Mr. Usher is an accomplished executive leader with deep expertise in supply chain operations, procurement strategy, business development, and enterprise‑level transformation across aerospace, aviation, logistics, and service‑driven organizations.
Before joining VETS, Mr. Usher served as Director of Business Development for Ascent Global Logistics where he advanced time‑critical logistics solutions, strengthened market presence, and built high‑value client partnerships across a portfolio of aerospace and radiopharmaceutical customers. Prior to Ascent, Mr. Usher held a senior leadership role overseeing global procurement in support of the world's largest fleet of private aircraft where he was accountable for developing robust sourcing strategies and leading supplier negotiations to support a diverse, international fleet.
Earlier roles included advancing supply chain performance, implementing business improvement initiatives, strengthening planning and control systems, and managing cross‑functional projects. Across these positions, he delivered large‑scale process improvements, enhanced operational reliability, and guided international teams through complex organizational and supply chain challenges.
With a career spanning mission‑critical industries and global operational environments, Mr. Usher brings a proven record of strategic leadership, organizational alignment, and operational excellence—expertise he now applies in service to the nation's veterans and the Veterans' Employment and Training Service mission.