Layne Kasper

Layne Kasper: Managing Partner

(817)738-4220, ext. 102
Kasper@KasperAssociates.com

Layne Kasper has been Managing Partner of Kasper & Associates since 1997.  Responsible for coordinating the firm’s activities, he is the primary point-of-contact for K&A’s network of professional advisors and prospective clients.

A U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and former Captain in the United States Air Force, Mr. Kasper acquired extensive leadership, management and organizational development experience.  He is frequently called on for public speaking engagements and has written several articles for business publications.

• Bachelor of Science from the United States Air Force Academy (1992)
• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Texas A&M University (1993)
• M.B.A. in Corporate Finance (Highest Honors) from the University of Dallas (2001)
• Staff Weather Officer at Air Combat Command headquarters, Langley AFB, Virginia:  Recognized for enabling safe overseas deployment of ten F-16 aircraft in critical conditions (1993-1995)
• Weather Flight Commander, Laughlin AFB, Texas:  Managed 15-employee facility providing direct operational support services (1995-1997)
• Recognized by the Fort Worth Business Press as a “40 Under 40” award recipient for outstanding business and civic achievement (2002)
• Fort Worth INC. magazine Entrepreneur of Excellence Awards Judge since 2017
• United Way of Tarrant County, Mission United Veterans Fund Evaluation Committee since 2024
• “Council of Experts” Member of Global Executive Forum Entrepreneurs since 2021
• Official Host Committee Member for Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl since 2007
• Aledo High School Athletic Booster Club Board Vice President — QB Club Scholarship Committee Chairman since 2022
• Four-year Letterman and senior co-captain of Air Force Academy baseball team (1989-1992)
• Member of St. Paul Lutheran Church with wife, Jessica, and three children