Andrew Chrostowski
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Aaron Kerosky
Andrew is engaged with the OSU College of Engineering in several volunteer roles. These include our Industry Advisory Board for the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing and our Leadership Academy. Andrew’s career and life experiences have been a valuable contribution to both groups. Andrew’s public speaking has also been a great asset, and he has facilitated two leadership development workshops on the topics of developing your life plan & developing your own leadership style. Both were well received, informative, and impactful.
Scott Paja, Ph.D.
Andrew has repeatedly volunteered as a participant and featured guest speaker/facilitator in our OSU College of Engineering Leadership Academy. His passion to invest in the next generation of engineering and business leaders is evident, and he works to meet learners where they are at. Andrew’s efforts to use engaging appropriate visual aids, and to incorporate interactive (small and large group) discussion throughout his sessions, has helped to ensure participants connect concepts to their own personal context and garner high-value learning. Thanks again for partnering with us Andrew!
Aaron Kerosky
Andrew is engaged with the OSU College of Engineering in several volunteer roles. These include our Industry Advisory Board for the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing and our Leadership Academy. Andrew’s career and life experiences have been a valuable contribution to both groups. Andrew’s public speaking has also been a great asset, and he has facilitated two leadership development workshops on the topics of developing your life plan & developing your own leadership style. Both were well received, informative, and impactful.
Scott Paja, Ph.D.
Andrew has repeatedly volunteered as a participant and featured guest speaker/facilitator in our OSU College of Engineering Leadership Academy. His passion to invest in the next generation of engineering and business leaders is evident, and he works to meet learners where they are at. Andrew’s efforts to use engaging appropriate visual aids, and to incorporate interactive (small and large group) discussion throughout his sessions, has helped to ensure participants connect concepts to their own personal context and garner high-value learning. Thanks again for partnering with us Andrew!
Aaron Kerosky
Andrew is engaged with the OSU College of Engineering in several volunteer roles. These include our Industry Advisory Board for the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing and our Leadership Academy. Andrew’s career and life experiences have been a valuable contribution to both groups. Andrew’s public speaking has also been a great asset, and he has facilitated two leadership development workshops on the topics of developing your life plan & developing your own leadership style. Both were well received, informative, and impactful.
Scott Paja, Ph.D.
Andrew has repeatedly volunteered as a participant and featured guest speaker/facilitator in our OSU College of Engineering Leadership Academy. His passion to invest in the next generation of engineering and business leaders is evident, and he works to meet learners where they are at. Andrew’s efforts to use engaging appropriate visual aids, and to incorporate interactive (small and large group) discussion throughout his sessions, has helped to ensure participants connect concepts to their own personal context and garner high-value learning. Thanks again for partnering with us Andrew!
Aaron Kerosky
Andrew is engaged with the OSU College of Engineering in several volunteer roles. These include our Industry Advisory Board for the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing and our Leadership Academy. Andrew’s career and life experiences have been a valuable contribution to both groups. Andrew’s public speaking has also been a great asset, and he has facilitated two leadership development workshops on the topics of developing your life plan & developing your own leadership style. Both were well received, informative, and impactful.
Scott Paja, Ph.D.
Andrew has repeatedly volunteered as a participant and featured guest speaker/facilitator in our OSU College of Engineering Leadership Academy. His passion to invest in the next generation of engineering and business leaders is evident, and he works to meet learners where they are at. Andrew’s efforts to use engaging appropriate visual aids, and to incorporate interactive (small and large group) discussion throughout his sessions, has helped to ensure participants connect concepts to their own personal context and garner high-value learning. Thanks again for partnering with us Andrew!
Credentials
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CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight
Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon UniversityFeb, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
NACD Governance Fellow
NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)Apr, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
NACD Directorship Certified
NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)Dec, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Boardroom Ready Qualified Technology Expert (QTE)
Digital Directors NetworkNov, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Digital Directors Network
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Faculty Member, Board Advisor, Qualified Technical Expert
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Dec 2019 - Present
DDN is the leading network of board qualified technology experts, board members and organizations working to shape and secure the digital future. We work closely with corporate leaders to shape digital and cybersecurity governance as a boardroom competency. DDN is the leading network of board qualified technology experts, board members and organizations working to shape and secure the digital future. We work closely with corporate leaders to shape digital and cybersecurity governance as a boardroom competency.
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HD FOWLER
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Construction
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Advisory Board Member
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May 2019 - Present
HD Fowler Company is the oldest and largest independent, family-owned distributor of waterworks, irrigation, pumps and wastewater treatment equipment in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the largest in America. HD Fowler Company is the oldest and largest independent, family-owned distributor of waterworks, irrigation, pumps and wastewater treatment equipment in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the largest in America.
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Rogers Group Inc.
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United States
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Mining
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500 - 600 Employee
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Member Board Of Directors, Finance Committee
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Mar 2018 - Jul 2023
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Rogers Group Inc. provides crushed stone, sand and gravel, asphalt and highway construction to the southeastern United States. In 2014, the company was ranked as the eighth largest aggregates producer in the nation (Aggregates Manager, July 2015). For the past several years, RGI has remained the largest privately owned company in the aggregates industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Rogers Group Inc. provides crushed stone, sand and gravel, asphalt and highway construction to the southeastern United States. In 2014, the company was ranked as the eighth largest aggregates producer in the nation (Aggregates Manager, July 2015). For the past several years, RGI has remained the largest privately owned company in the aggregates industry.
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RealWear, Inc.
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United States
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Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Jun 2020 - Apr 2023
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for the leading industrial wearable computer company: RealWear, Inc.
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Chairman, Advisory Board
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Nov 2018 - Mar 2023
After serving nine months as COO as part of the management team to set up the organization with systems and disciplines to achieve company objectives, I am returning to my role as Chairman of the Advisory board.
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Chairman of the Board and Acting CEO
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Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
Chairman of the Board, Audit Committee, and Compensation Committee and Acting CEO
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Chief Operating Officer
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Mar 2018 - Nov 2018
Provides global leadership for sales, operations, and supply chain functions across RealWear. Focuses on developing relationships and solutions for customers who support connected workers in the world's most demanding industrial environments. Inspires excellence and innovation within an high-performance, high-growth culture.
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Chairman Advisory Board & Audit Committee Member
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Dec 2016 - Feb 2018
Provides strategic, tactical, product, and business advice to the CEO, board, and executive staff. Offers insights on developing markets and customers for fully ruggedized, hands-free, head-mounted Android tablet computers. As a member of the Audit Committee, reviews corporate policies, assesses financial controls, and monitors operational metrics.
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Forbes Technology Council
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Forbes Technology Council Member
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Feb 2022 - Feb 2023
Subject matter expert with a focus on the future of work, XR/AR/Assisted Reality, collaboration, and leadership on the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only organization for successful senior-level technology executives. Subject matter expert with a focus on the future of work, XR/AR/Assisted Reality, collaboration, and leadership on the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only organization for successful senior-level technology executives.
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Board Member
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Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
NevadaNano (Nevada Nanotech Systems, Inc.) develops and manufactures micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)-based sensor modules and subsystems for a diverse array of commercial, government, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. NevadaNano (Nevada Nanotech Systems, Inc.) develops and manufactures micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)-based sensor modules and subsystems for a diverse array of commercial, government, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
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President
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Mar 2013 - Sep 2016
Led the Life Safety Products [LSP] group (Scott Safety and Tyco Gas & Flame) for Tyco International, Ltd. to be one of the fastest growing and most innovative businesses in the portfolio while improving margins and profitability. LSP has global operations in the USA, UK, France, UAE, Mexico, Australia, India, and China. Scott Safety is a global leader providing safety products and services for respiratory protection, gas and flame detection, thermal imaging, communications and accountability… Show more Led the Life Safety Products [LSP] group (Scott Safety and Tyco Gas & Flame) for Tyco International, Ltd. to be one of the fastest growing and most innovative businesses in the portfolio while improving margins and profitability. LSP has global operations in the USA, UK, France, UAE, Mexico, Australia, India, and China. Scott Safety is a global leader providing safety products and services for respiratory protection, gas and flame detection, thermal imaging, communications and accountability systems across a broad range of industries from fire protection & first responder services, oil & gas, marine, mining, military, emergency management, utilities & energy, agriculture & forestry, manufacturing, and more. Show less Led the Life Safety Products [LSP] group (Scott Safety and Tyco Gas & Flame) for Tyco International, Ltd. to be one of the fastest growing and most innovative businesses in the portfolio while improving margins and profitability. LSP has global operations in the USA, UK, France, UAE, Mexico, Australia, India, and China. Scott Safety is a global leader providing safety products and services for respiratory protection, gas and flame detection, thermal imaging, communications and accountability… Show more Led the Life Safety Products [LSP] group (Scott Safety and Tyco Gas & Flame) for Tyco International, Ltd. to be one of the fastest growing and most innovative businesses in the portfolio while improving margins and profitability. LSP has global operations in the USA, UK, France, UAE, Mexico, Australia, India, and China. Scott Safety is a global leader providing safety products and services for respiratory protection, gas and flame detection, thermal imaging, communications and accountability systems across a broad range of industries from fire protection & first responder services, oil & gas, marine, mining, military, emergency management, utilities & energy, agriculture & forestry, manufacturing, and more. Show less
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UTC Aerospace Systems
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, General Manager
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Feb 2009 - Feb 2013
Led the Airborne segment of Goodrich’s ISR Division with responsibility for three primary sites located in Westford, MA; Barrington, IL, and Malvern in the United Kingdom with a global team operating around the world including USA, Europe, Central Asia, the far East, and the Pacific. Products included strategic high-altitude, high-resolution, multi-spectral EO/IR sensors, tactical mid-altitude pod-based reconnaissance systems, mid- to low-altitude UAV/UAS sensor packages, along with end-to-end… Show more Led the Airborne segment of Goodrich’s ISR Division with responsibility for three primary sites located in Westford, MA; Barrington, IL, and Malvern in the United Kingdom with a global team operating around the world including USA, Europe, Central Asia, the far East, and the Pacific. Products included strategic high-altitude, high-resolution, multi-spectral EO/IR sensors, tactical mid-altitude pod-based reconnaissance systems, mid- to low-altitude UAV/UAS sensor packages, along with end-to-end targeting, planning, exploitation, and dissemination systems and software currently deployed worldwide by US and allied nations. Show less Led the Airborne segment of Goodrich’s ISR Division with responsibility for three primary sites located in Westford, MA; Barrington, IL, and Malvern in the United Kingdom with a global team operating around the world including USA, Europe, Central Asia, the far East, and the Pacific. Products included strategic high-altitude, high-resolution, multi-spectral EO/IR sensors, tactical mid-altitude pod-based reconnaissance systems, mid- to low-altitude UAV/UAS sensor packages, along with end-to-end… Show more Led the Airborne segment of Goodrich’s ISR Division with responsibility for three primary sites located in Westford, MA; Barrington, IL, and Malvern in the United Kingdom with a global team operating around the world including USA, Europe, Central Asia, the far East, and the Pacific. Products included strategic high-altitude, high-resolution, multi-spectral EO/IR sensors, tactical mid-altitude pod-based reconnaissance systems, mid- to low-altitude UAV/UAS sensor packages, along with end-to-end targeting, planning, exploitation, and dissemination systems and software currently deployed worldwide by US and allied nations. Show less
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Vice President Operational Excellence
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2004 - 2009
Responsible for leading the strategy and implementation of continuous improvement processes for new product introduction, manufacturing, global supply chain management, and quality across eleven domestic and international locations. Set direction and managed sourcing across a global supply chain. As part of the Executive Leadership Team, developed business, facility, manufacturing, and supply chain strategies to support a fast-growing aerospace company. Customers included all major aircraft… Show more Responsible for leading the strategy and implementation of continuous improvement processes for new product introduction, manufacturing, global supply chain management, and quality across eleven domestic and international locations. Set direction and managed sourcing across a global supply chain. As part of the Executive Leadership Team, developed business, facility, manufacturing, and supply chain strategies to support a fast-growing aerospace company. Customers included all major aircraft manufacturers, airlines, military, and space organizations. Leads the implementation of integrated sales and operations planning processes and drives continuous improvement and productivity through lean enterprise initiatives, cost of quality programs, and innovative process and product redesigns for manufacturability using six-sigma tools and teams. Show less Responsible for leading the strategy and implementation of continuous improvement processes for new product introduction, manufacturing, global supply chain management, and quality across eleven domestic and international locations. Set direction and managed sourcing across a global supply chain. As part of the Executive Leadership Team, developed business, facility, manufacturing, and supply chain strategies to support a fast-growing aerospace company. Customers included all major aircraft… Show more Responsible for leading the strategy and implementation of continuous improvement processes for new product introduction, manufacturing, global supply chain management, and quality across eleven domestic and international locations. Set direction and managed sourcing across a global supply chain. As part of the Executive Leadership Team, developed business, facility, manufacturing, and supply chain strategies to support a fast-growing aerospace company. Customers included all major aircraft manufacturers, airlines, military, and space organizations. Leads the implementation of integrated sales and operations planning processes and drives continuous improvement and productivity through lean enterprise initiatives, cost of quality programs, and innovative process and product redesigns for manufacturability using six-sigma tools and teams. Show less
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Energizer
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France
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Plant Operations, Schick / Wilkinson Sword
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2001 - 2004
Led a workforce of over 800 colleagues and managed a $100 million dollar P&L for the premier manufacturing and pilot plant of the number two global shaving products company with approximately $750 Million in sales. Responsibilities included all aspects of operations including: planning and scheduling, logistics, manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and distribution functions. Led a workforce of over 800 colleagues and managed a $100 million dollar P&L for the premier manufacturing and pilot plant of the number two global shaving products company with approximately $750 Million in sales. Responsibilities included all aspects of operations including: planning and scheduling, logistics, manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and distribution functions.
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Pfizer
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Global Quality & Compliance, Schick / Wilkinson Sword Division
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1997 - 2001
As a member of the company Management Board, provided leadership across all business functions. Reported directly to the President. Line responsibilities included all quality functions in global operations as well as all quality and reliability engineering resources. Directed an expanded quality team spanning five countries. Set strategic directions and policy. Served on the Warner-Lambert Corporate Quality Council setting quality policy across all lines of Warner-Lambert prior to merger… Show more As a member of the company Management Board, provided leadership across all business functions. Reported directly to the President. Line responsibilities included all quality functions in global operations as well as all quality and reliability engineering resources. Directed an expanded quality team spanning five countries. Set strategic directions and policy. Served on the Warner-Lambert Corporate Quality Council setting quality policy across all lines of Warner-Lambert prior to merger with Pfizer in 2000. Under Pfizer, promoted to include responsibilities for all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) functions. Show less As a member of the company Management Board, provided leadership across all business functions. Reported directly to the President. Line responsibilities included all quality functions in global operations as well as all quality and reliability engineering resources. Directed an expanded quality team spanning five countries. Set strategic directions and policy. Served on the Warner-Lambert Corporate Quality Council setting quality policy across all lines of Warner-Lambert prior to merger… Show more As a member of the company Management Board, provided leadership across all business functions. Reported directly to the President. Line responsibilities included all quality functions in global operations as well as all quality and reliability engineering resources. Directed an expanded quality team spanning five countries. Set strategic directions and policy. Served on the Warner-Lambert Corporate Quality Council setting quality policy across all lines of Warner-Lambert prior to merger with Pfizer in 2000. Under Pfizer, promoted to include responsibilities for all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) functions. Show less
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Hitachi
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Japan
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Quality, Operations, and IT
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1994 - 1997
Possessed P&L responsibility and managed all plant operations for a $70 million re-manufacturing laser cartridge plant and corporate distribution center of approximately 180 employees including all manufacturing, purchasing, and shipping functions. Along with these operational duties, directed all quality and information systems personnel and activities for all four North American facilities. Possessed P&L responsibility and managed all plant operations for a $70 million re-manufacturing laser cartridge plant and corporate distribution center of approximately 180 employees including all manufacturing, purchasing, and shipping functions. Along with these operational duties, directed all quality and information systems personnel and activities for all four North American facilities.
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Spectrol Electronics
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Canada
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Senior Quality Engineer
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1992 - 1994
Directed, coordinated, and optimized all manufacturing and design processes for consistent quality improvements for international manufacturing concern. Directed, coordinated, and optimized all manufacturing and design processes for consistent quality improvements for international manufacturing concern.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Captain
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1983 - 1992
As an officer in the USAF, served in key management and research positions to develop command, control, communications, and intelligence satellites and systems including: Project Manager for the Milstar system with international responsibilities for quality, cost, schedule and performance constraints among nine major subcontractors with combined budgets exceeding $50 million; Executive Officer for Rome Air Development Center, a 1300 person research laboratory; and Research Physicist for USAF… Show more As an officer in the USAF, served in key management and research positions to develop command, control, communications, and intelligence satellites and systems including: Project Manager for the Milstar system with international responsibilities for quality, cost, schedule and performance constraints among nine major subcontractors with combined budgets exceeding $50 million; Executive Officer for Rome Air Development Center, a 1300 person research laboratory; and Research Physicist for USAF laser, radar and satellite systems. Show less As an officer in the USAF, served in key management and research positions to develop command, control, communications, and intelligence satellites and systems including: Project Manager for the Milstar system with international responsibilities for quality, cost, schedule and performance constraints among nine major subcontractors with combined budgets exceeding $50 million; Executive Officer for Rome Air Development Center, a 1300 person research laboratory; and Research Physicist for USAF… Show more As an officer in the USAF, served in key management and research positions to develop command, control, communications, and intelligence satellites and systems including: Project Manager for the Milstar system with international responsibilities for quality, cost, schedule and performance constraints among nine major subcontractors with combined budgets exceeding $50 million; Executive Officer for Rome Air Development Center, a 1300 person research laboratory; and Research Physicist for USAF laser, radar and satellite systems. Show less
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Education
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University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Cetificate of Professional Development, Finance, Marketing, Negotiation, New Product Development -
University of Southern California
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Oregon State University
BA & BS, Engineering Physics
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