Academies & Scholarships Committee

Michael Files is the Founding Principal for Link in the Chain Consulting. He retired as a commander after a 24-year career in the U.S. Navy.

As a Human Resources Officer, he held a variety of command and staff assignments. His last assignment was as the commanding officer for Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio.

He previously served as the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Navy Service Affiliate and Central Region Vice President. He currently serves as the Chair for the NNOA Scholarship Committee and the Sea Service Academies Committee. Outside of the National Naval Officers Association, he is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Boy Scouts of America; and a board member for Game Changer/Embrace and Resolve Solutions, Inc.