Aurora Chamber of Commerce

Robert
Devall

Director of Military Affairs, Robert Devall leads defense-community integration efforts for the Greater Buckley Region—aligning military, civic, education, and government partners to strengthen both mission readiness and community outcomes.

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We can’t make things grow. We can only create environments worth growing in.

— Robert Devall · Leadership Philosophy

Professional Overview

Leading with Systems in Mind

Rob serves as Director of Military Affairs for the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, where he leads regional defense-community integration efforts across the Greater Buckley Region. His work operates at the intersection of local, county, state, and federal systems—bringing together military, civic, education, business, and government partners to strengthen both mission readiness and community outcomes.

His approach is grounded in systems thinking and practical leadership—building the conditions where people, organizations, and communities can succeed. He believes that strong military communities aren’t separate from the communities around them—they’re a reflection of them. When those systems are aligned, the result isn’t just good for servicemembers—it’s good for everyone.

At a Glance

Key Highlights

Leadership & Regional Impact

Leads military affairs and defense-community integration for the Greater Buckley Region

Transformed BRMAC into a structured regional coalition across quality of life, quality of mission, and education advancement

Directed the regional response framework during the 2025 federal government shutdown, supporting thousands of impacted personnel

Led the inaugural State of the Guard, strengthening integration with the Colorado National Guard

Co-Chair, Air & Space Force Track, Defense Communities Coalition (Association of Defense Communities)

Modernized Chamber systems and operations, improving efficiency, collaboration, and digital infrastructure

Leadership in Action

Building Partnerships That Strengthen the Region

In his current role, Rob brings together military leadership, local governments, school districts, state agencies, federal offices, and community organizations to strengthen the Greater Buckley Region as a place where missions can succeed and military families can thrive.

His work includes coalition building, issue translation, regional advocacy, and public leadership—turning on-the-ground challenges into policy conversations and helping partners align around practical solutions that support both readiness and community strength.

Career Foundation

A Career Built on Service, Systems, and Leadership

Before joining the Chamber, Rob served 28 years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. His career included senior leadership roles at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Buckley Space Force Base, and the National Reconnaissance Office, where he led through crisis, organizational change, workforce challenges, and mission-critical operations.

Earlier in his career, he also served as a firefighter—an experience that continues to shape his leadership approach: stay grounded, respond to what’s real, and take care of people when it matters most.

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commandant of Cadets, U.S. Air Force Academy
Command Chief, Buckley Space Force Base
Senior Enlisted Leader, Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado and Space Operations Wing
Background spanning operations, communications infrastructure, project management, and education and training

Robert Devall in uniform in a Black Hawk

Strengthening the Systems Behind Mission and Community

Rob’s work reflects a service-driven approach to public leadership—building the partnerships, systems, and community conditions that keep the Greater Buckley Region strong.