He was previously the Senior Enlisted Leader and Advisor for United States Pacific Command.

[2][3] Roy grew up in Monroe, Michigan, and he entered the United States Air Force in September 1982.

His background includes numerous leadership roles at squadron, group, numbered air force and combatant command levels.

Roy also served as a superintendent of a military personnel flight and a mission support group before becoming a command chief master sergeant at the wing, air expeditionary wing, numbered air force and combatant command levels.

[6] This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Air Force