Kevin R. Hollingsworth, M.S. is an FMS Transportation Officer at CACI and the CEO of Paradigm Transportation Group. Born in Florence, SC, and raised in Raleigh, NC, Kevin embodies a unique blend of southern hospitality and global perspective. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fayetteville State University and a Master of Science in International Transportation and Supply Chain Management from SUNY Maritime College.
As a Transportation Subject Matter Expert, Kevin supports the Department of Defense through Security Cooperation Foreign Military Sales and Building Partner Capacity programs. His extensive defense background includes multiple deployments as a contractor in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Kevin is also an aspiring author, speaker, and the founder of Paradigm Transportation Group.
What impact are you most proud of?
I am most proud of being a mentor. From being paired with a 1st grader as a 5th grader to my current work with the DC Rhinos youth group, mentorship has been a humbling and rewarding experience. My mentors shaped my life, and I view it as my mission to “lift as I climb.”
What inspires you?
My legacy inspires me. Reflecting on my past motivates me to focus on the future—on the man I’m becoming and the impact I want to leave behind. The possibilities are endless, and I’m driven by the idea that my best is still ahead.
What is the best advice you’ve received?
“It is what it is.” This simple yet profound statement has helped me navigate life’s challenges and triumphs with clarity and acceptance.
What advice do you have for rising professionals?
You belong. Whether it’s the boardroom, the title, or the opportunity—you’ve earned it. Trust your skills, live in your purpose, and embrace the doors that open for you.
