内森L. 科普兰,小. ’85 has served in the defense and 情报 industry for nearly four decades. Today, he is the owner of NCOURAGE有限责任公司，这是他创立的 to assist organizations in addressing diversity, 股本, inclusion and belonging challenges and opportunities for growth. As a speaker and facilitator, Copeland “NCourages” organizations and teams, through consultation and tailored engagement, to lean into their “discomfort zones,” embrace differences and enhance corporate culture.
During his time in the defense and 情报 industry, Copeland served as the vice president of the Intelligence Technologies Group at Analytic Services Inc. (which was acquired by ANSER in 2021) from 2021 to 2023. 在这个角色中, he led a portfolio business providing systems engineering and integration, 项目管理, 情报 operations, and training support to defense, 情报, and other federal clients. Prior to the acquisition, Copeland served as InTec’s president, 2012年至2021年, where he set strategy, developed and maintained the brand of the company, and drove continued growth and double-digit profits. Some other roles Copeland has held previously were senior director at BAE系统公司, from 2011 to 2012 and principal at 博思艾伦汉密尔顿从1992年到2011年.
“The most rewarding experiences in my career continue to be empowering my differing teams to thrive,科普兰说。. “I’ve prided myself on being an inclusive executive who enjoys building and leading high-performing teams while championing diversity, 股本, inclusion and belonging.”
After graduating from Shenandoah in 1985, Copeland joined the United States Air Force where he served in various assignments, ending his Air Force service as a Captain. One of his most rewarding experiences was serving as the Chief of Imagery Intelligence at Headquarters, United States Central Command, during Operation Desert Storm in 1992.
While at Shenandoah, Copeland was able to “dip his toe into leadership.” During his time as an undergrad, he worked with the Dean of Students and the Winchester Chapter of 吉瓦尼斯俱乐部 to form and lead Shenandoah’s chapter of Circle K. He also started the first chapter of Chi Beta Phi, a Science Honorary Society, where he eventually served as the national vice president.
“Attendance at Shenandoah is MORE than getting a degree. Use the opportunity to truly grow as a citizen,科普兰说。.
As a member of the Shenandoah 校友 Association Board of Directors, Copeland is ready to “give back to the place where it all started” and is “hopeful to have the opportunity to influence the future leaders coming out of the institution.”
Copeland and wife, Sherri, reside in Manassas, 维吉尼亚州. 他们的女儿, 布里安娜和凯拉, both graduates of James Madison University, reside in Harrisonburg, 维吉尼亚州.