The Fair and Miller Family Foundation is proud to present our September Saturday Pep Rally featuring Dr. Rodney D. Edge, President and CEO of Materiel Solutions, LLC, retired U.S. Army Colonel, educator, and respected strategic leadership expert.

Exceptional leadership is built through service, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Throughout his distinguished military and business career, Dr. Edge has demonstrated how strong leadership can transform organizations, strengthen communities, and prepare future generations to succeed.

During this special presentation, Dr. Edge will share leadership insights developed through 28 years of military service, senior executive leadership, and decades of experience working across government, commercial, and international sectors. Participants will gain practical tools for leading teams, navigating change, making strategic decisions, and building organizations grounded in trust and accountability.

Session Highlights

• Leadership lessons from military and executive leadership
• Strategies for navigating organizational change
• Building resilient, high-performing teams
• Decision-making under pressure
• Developing leaders for the future
• The importance of service, integrity, and lifelong learning

Dr. Edge retired from the United States Army as a Colonel after serving in numerous leadership roles, including Garrison Commander at Fort Lee, Virginia. His career included assignments with the 10th Mountain Division, 101st Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, the Pentagon, and international operations supporting the Saudi Arabian National Guard Modernization Program.

Following his military career, Dr. Edge became President and CEO of Materiel Solutions, LLC, where he leads global logistics and business development initiatives. He also serves as an adjunct professor and is an active member of several boards, including Northwest Missouri State University and the Fair and Miller Family Foundation.

Dr. Edge holds degrees from Northwest Missouri State University, Central Michigan University, the National Defense University, and Liberty University, where he earned his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership. His distinguished career has earned recognition from the United States Senate, the United States Congress, the Governor of Virginia, and induction into the United States Army Quartermaster School Hall of Fame.

Whether you are beginning your leadership journey or are an experienced executive, this session will provide timeless principles and practical insights that will empower you to lead with confidence and purpose.

Join us for an inspiring conversation that celebrates leadership, service, and the pursuit of excellence.

Hosted by the Fair and Miller Family Foundation