09/01/2026
✨Meet the Board Tuesday Spotlight: Nate Copeland ’85 ✨
We’re proud to feature Nate Copeland ’85, Alumni Board of Director.
With 40+ years of mission‑driven leadership across the DoD and Intelligence community, Nate Copeland has built a career defined by service, growth, and empowering high‑performing teams.
As President of XTS, he leads enterprise growth and mission delivery across the federal landscape. Through his company NCOURAGE LLC, he coaches leaders, strengthens culture, and helps organizations build workplaces where people thrive. 💼✨
A John Maxwell Leadership Certified Team member and former USGIF board member, Nate’s career spans roles at ANSER, BAE Systems, Booz Allen, and the U.S. Air Force—where he served as a Captain during Operation Desert Storm.🇺🇸
His leadership journey began at Shenandoah, founding SU’s Circle K chapter and launching Chi Beta Phi. Now on the Alumni Association Board, he’s excited to give back and help shape future Hornet leaders. ❤️
🔗Read Nate’s full bio at https://www.su.edu/alumni/alumni-leadership/alumni-association/nathan-l-copeland-jr-85/
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