Rich Eureka
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Donald Cagle
Rich has a great understanding of safety culture and has demonstrated leadership in implemention of safety programs in the high energy research laborories effectively. I have worked with him and seen his leadership in action to ensure a strong safety culture is developed and maintained in this potentially hazardous area. He understands government regulations and is effective at interpreting and implementing requirements with his team. It has been a pleasure to work with Rich over the years.
Thomas Burky, CEng
Having worked with Rich for 17 years I can say that I have observed his actions in many different situations. Rich can be counted on to provide strong leadership in operations management to include P/L, safety and environmental, client relationship management as well as strategy development and implementation. I greatly enjoyed my time working with Rich and always appreciated his common sense approach to very tough obstacles. I highly recommend his leadership and management qualities.
Donald Cagle
Rich has a great understanding of safety culture and has demonstrated leadership in implemention of safety programs in the high energy research laborories effectively. I have worked with him and seen his leadership in action to ensure a strong safety culture is developed and maintained in this potentially hazardous area. He understands government regulations and is effective at interpreting and implementing requirements with his team. It has been a pleasure to work with Rich over the years.
Thomas Burky, CEng
Having worked with Rich for 17 years I can say that I have observed his actions in many different situations. Rich can be counted on to provide strong leadership in operations management to include P/L, safety and environmental, client relationship management as well as strategy development and implementation. I greatly enjoyed my time working with Rich and always appreciated his common sense approach to very tough obstacles. I highly recommend his leadership and management qualities.
Donald Cagle
Rich has a great understanding of safety culture and has demonstrated leadership in implemention of safety programs in the high energy research laborories effectively. I have worked with him and seen his leadership in action to ensure a strong safety culture is developed and maintained in this potentially hazardous area. He understands government regulations and is effective at interpreting and implementing requirements with his team. It has been a pleasure to work with Rich over the years.
Thomas Burky, CEng
Having worked with Rich for 17 years I can say that I have observed his actions in many different situations. Rich can be counted on to provide strong leadership in operations management to include P/L, safety and environmental, client relationship management as well as strategy development and implementation. I greatly enjoyed my time working with Rich and always appreciated his common sense approach to very tough obstacles. I highly recommend his leadership and management qualities.
Donald Cagle
Rich has a great understanding of safety culture and has demonstrated leadership in implemention of safety programs in the high energy research laborories effectively. I have worked with him and seen his leadership in action to ensure a strong safety culture is developed and maintained in this potentially hazardous area. He understands government regulations and is effective at interpreting and implementing requirements with his team. It has been a pleasure to work with Rich over the years.
Thomas Burky, CEng
Having worked with Rich for 17 years I can say that I have observed his actions in many different situations. Rich can be counted on to provide strong leadership in operations management to include P/L, safety and environmental, client relationship management as well as strategy development and implementation. I greatly enjoyed my time working with Rich and always appreciated his common sense approach to very tough obstacles. I highly recommend his leadership and management qualities.
Experience
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Checks and Balances, Inc.
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Human Resources
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Research Scientist
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Mar 2021 - Present
Provide objective and knowledgeable input to functional area managers to affirm that their functional area is ready to support operations. Provide technical and procedural insight to verify readiness to safely begin Static Detonation Chamber (SDC) regarding pilot plant operations. Provide independent review for operational readiness. Provide objective and knowledgeable input to functional area managers to affirm that their functional area is ready to support operations. Provide technical and procedural insight to verify readiness to safely begin Static Detonation Chamber (SDC) regarding pilot plant operations. Provide independent review for operational readiness.
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Aerotek
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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Nov 2017 - Mar 2021
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YourEncore
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Expert
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2017
Provide objective and knowledgeable input to functional area managers to affirm that their functional area is ready to support operations. Provide technical and procedural insight to Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass Team to verify readiness to safely begin Explosive Destruction Technology pilot plant operations. Provide independent review for operational readiness.
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Operations Readiness Independent Reviewer
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May 2015 - May 2016
Provided thorough technical and procedural insight to Bechtel Pueblo Team to verify readiness to safely begin pilot plant operations. Prepared Critical Review Approach Documentation (CRAD) for independent evaluation of 24 functional areas to assure each is ready to support hazardous material processing. Conducted independent assessments during Operational Readiness Review (ORR) of the facility in preparation of Integrated Operations Demonstration (IOD). Provided objective and knowledgeable input to functional area managers to affirm that their functional area is ready to support operations. Show less
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Battelle
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Regulatory and Operations Specialist
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2013 - 2014
Experienced leader in high hazard research, testing and evaluation. Mentor staff to assure a safe, secure and efficient research laboratory. Provide insight for full compliance of internal and independent regulatory review and audit. Facilitate actions to prepare operations for OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Assumed program management responsibilities for new commercial business with cross organizational facility use and collaboration. Established as lead for new business development and proposal activities. Show less
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Manager, High Energy Research Laboratory Area
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2011 - 2013
Manage a high hazard research facility encompassing analytical and experimental evaluation of components and systems. Achieve financial performance budgets through efficient use of personnel, facilities and equipment. Lead research laboratory maintaining stringent federal, state and local regulations; high safety and security protocol; and superior technical and quality performance.
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Associate Manager, High Energy Research Laboratory Area
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2005 - 2011
Six years of management of the energetic research laboratory including regulatory compliance associated with explosives munitions loading, disassembly and testing. This period also included adding new laboratory facilities, infrastructure and equipment to the area. Established a corporate asset of highly skilled problem solvers used across organizational business units and groups for complex research, development, test and evaluation of multifunctional mechanical, chemical and electrical systems. Show less
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Associate Product Line Manager
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2000 - 2005
Five years as associate product line manager to assist in financial, operational and organizational performance with product line manage. Sustained and grew employee levels in areas of engineering, technician, and program management. Contributed with management of programs, marketing and business development associated with energetic materials.
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Site Supervisor
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1992 - 2000
Facility regulatory oversight, technician staff management and business development.
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Researcher
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1989 - 1992
Explosives and energetic RDT&E.
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ARES, Inc
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United States
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Entertainment
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Marketing/Business Development/Program Management
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1981 - 1989
Six years of project and program management experience with engineering and testing responsibilities for government and commercial clients. Two years of marketing and business development. Six years of project and program management experience with engineering and testing responsibilities for government and commercial clients. Two years of marketing and business development.
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Education
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The University of Akron
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
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