Keith Huntley has over 25 years of experience in law enforcement and military leadership. As a Lieutenant for the Washington State Patrol, he has managed multi-million dollar budgets and overseen teams of over 40 employees. He currently serves as the Section Commander for the Auto Theft Section, where he helped recover over $3 million in stolen vehicles. Huntley also has 25 years of experience serving in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve, including roles as a Commanding Officer and Operations Officer.

1. KEITH W. HUNTLEY
Khuntley86@gmail.com Olympia, WA 98501
Linkedin.com/in/khuntley86
Leadership & Management
A proven leader with a track record of establishing and fostering high-performing teams. 19 years of
investigative experience in collision reconstruction, computer forensics, intelligence, and auto theft. Developed
and managed a number of complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and large budgets. Detail oriented,
with a comprehensive knowledge of trend and data analysis, financial management, and improving efficiency
through web design and technology.
Criminal Investigations • Project Management • Human Resource Management • Non-profit Operations
Strategic Planning • Facilitation of LEAN principals • Contract Management • Leadership Training Facilitator
Professional Experience
Washington State Patrol • 1991 – Present (25 years)
Second largest law enforcement agency in the state with over 2,000 employees serving the citizens of
Washington
Section Commander (Lieutenant) - Auto Theft Section (2009 – present)
 Re-established proactive auto theft operations with a $1.7 million budget, hiring 16 employees, evaluating
and procuring technology assets, developing performance objectives and a strategic plan. Stolen vehicles
recovered in 2015 valued at $3.2 million
 Improved business practices with LEAN principals by managing the development and implementation of
online VIN inspection scheduling saving over 600 hours of employee time valued at $12,000 per year
 Developed policies to improve business practices including eyewitness identification and crime scene
response
 Extensive training and experience in contract management and human resource management
 Selected as a leadership training facilitator in the Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) program
Section Commander (Lieutenant) - Executive Services Section (2007 – 2009)
 Oversight of law enforcement operations on 45 acre Capitol Campus serving 7,000 employees and visitors
 Led 41 employees assigned to four units including Executive Protection Unit, Governor’s Mansion Security,
State Facilities Security and Capitol Campus Detachment
 Developed and implemented procedures for active shooter response on the Capitol Campus
 Recognized for design and coordination of security operations for the successful Governor’s Inaugural Ball
held in 2009
 Assisted in the establishment of the Capitol Policing Section with the International Association of Chiefs of
Police
Assistant to the Bureau Chief (Lieutenant) - Field Operations Bureau (2007)
 Manager of traffic safety programs including Aggressive Driver Apprehension Team (ADAT), Serious
Highway Crime Apprehension Team (SHCAT) and K-9 units
 Effectively distributed $1.9 million in traffic safety grant funding to districts throughout the state
 Agency representative on Reduce Under Age Drinking (RUAD) Coalition, Teen Driving Coalition,
Collision Committee, State Emergency Operations Center and Department of Transportation Emergency
Operation Center

2. Administrator (Lieutenant) - Washington Joint Analytical Center (WAJAC) (2004 - 2007)
 Facilitated the implementation of the Statewide Integrated Intelligence Plan by establishing statewide
regional intelligence groups (RIGs) and enhancing the WAJAC
 Managed $3.0 million Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant to fund intelligence and
antiterrorism programs
 Contracted 19 criminal intelligence analysts providing services to law enforcement throughout the state
 Developed intelligence collection and reporting policies and procedures
 Acting Chair of the Intelligence Subcommittee of the Governor’s Committee on Homeland Security
 Member of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Intelligence Committee
U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve • 1982 - 2007 (25 years)
The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars,
deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas
Commanding Officer (Commander) - Naval Reserve Command, Subase Bangor (1991 – 2007)
Command of both small and large reserve units
 Commanding Officer of 90+ reserve unit providing base, harbor and waterborne security for Subbase
Banger
 Recognized for developing security plan and deploying teams providing security for visiting ships at Seafair
Celebration in 1998 and 1999
 Successfully deployed unit to Naval Base Pearl Harbor to provide law enforcement services during Exercise
RIMPAC 99 – the largest multinational naval exercise in the Pacific Area of Operation
 Prepared $1.3 million exercise support budget for non-NATO countries within U.S. European Command,
Stuttgart Germany
 Naval Academy Liaison Officer assisting local high school students with admission to service academies
Operations Officer (Commander) - Navy Region Northwest (2001 – 2002)
Recalled to active duty and assigned to region staff after terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001
 Spearheaded security assessments at local Navy facilities determining manpower and equipment needs
essential to deter terrorism and improve safety of personnel and property
 Assisted in the development of regional watch center
 Served as plans officer and command center watch officer
 Conducted extensive employee misconduct investigation at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard involving
allegations of theft, corruption and employee abuse
Board Experience
 South Sound YMCA Advisory Board • 2016 - present
 Kiwanis Club of Tumwater (Chair) • 2010 - present
 Day of Champions • 2014 - present
 Washington State Patrol Athletic Association (Deputy Director) • 2015 - present
 Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) Task Force Advisory Board • 2012 - present
Education
Bachelor of Science • United States Naval Academy • Annapolis MD • 1986
Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command • Burien WA• 2006
Technical Skills
Advanced Excel • Word • Power Point • SharePoint • QuickBooks • In-house software • Basic accounting