Experience

Force99 Technologies (SDVOSB)

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Force99 Technologies is a Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) purpose- built to deliver Engineering, Cybersecurity, Enterprise IT and Intel services and solutions to DoD in Europe & Asia from our headquarters and executive leadership in Europe. We provide mission-critical support — leveraging our 30 years of OCONUS Theater experience, deep pipeline of top-tier talent, and expertise in deploying staff OCONUS. We are experts in supporting technical positions in Europe & Asia and have a 100% SOFA/TESA/ASSA approval rate. We provide IT Project Management, Systems & Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science/Engineering, Communications, Enterprise IT, ServiceNow, KM, and Professional Intel Services. Our team holds PMP, CISSP, CASP+, ITIL v3, MCSE, MCSA, CCNP, CCNA, Security+, and Network+ certifications. We hire only the best & brightest, have a 95%+ retention rate, and our customers routinely recognize our employees for their exceptional performance. We are a low-risk execution partner with a pipeline of qualified IT professionals. We thrive in complex mission environments and deliver the technical services needed to successfully execute in today’s challenging environment. Show less



AFCEA International

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AFCEA Stuttgart Corporate Liaison

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International (AFCEA), established in 1946, is a nonprofit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as a forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, information technology, intelligence, and global security AFCEA provides a forum for military, government, academic and industry communities with altogether more than 30,000 members. AFCEA supports local chapters, sponsors events, publishes a magazine, promotes STEM education and provides member benefits. Show less



Deep Water Point & Associates

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Principal

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Deep Water Point & Associates is composed of industry veterans and government experts, dedicating their expertise to maximize our clients’ competitive edge. Combining insight into the mission drivers that shape governmental decisions with an understanding of market trends and emerging opportunities, Deep Water Point & Associates gathers actionable intelligence for its clients – giving them a leg up on securing bids in vital sectors. Our team leverages experience from senior level agency experts as well as technology professionals to craft custom proposals designed around each individual client's strengths. Our clients win due to the combination of their high-value offerings and Deep Water Point & Associates’ deep knowledge of the agency, the program, the operational culture, and the key decision-makers. Show less



TRICON Defense International, LLC

• President

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  TDI is a business development and capture consulting company helping U.S. defense firms (without a presence in Europe) win and grow DoD business there. This includes: - Gathering business intelligence - Finding and qualifying European DoD contract opportunities - Researching and analyzing customers, opportunities, and competitors - Focused and disciplined capture activities - Working collaboratively with DoD customers to shape requirements and acquisition approaches - Guiding company capture teams in how to best win - Advising on win strategy, solution, team, proposal, staffing, and price - Team Formation (bringing the best partners to the team) - Supplementing capture or proposals teams as needed - Program/project startup for new wins Show less


CAST Brewery
• Germany
• Food & Beverages
• Co-Owner and Brand Ambassador for CAST Brewery

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

High Side Technology
• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

  • 2016 - Jan 2019


DRS Technologies, Inc.

• Vice President & General Manager

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2016

  An experienced leader who built and grew a high-performing, intercultural, and financially successful defense technology organization spread over 3 continents. Responsibilities include planning and executing corporate strategy, executive leadership of organic and matrixed teams, market development, capability portfolio, organizational culture, and producing sustainable financial performance. Strengths, both as an executive within Government and within the defense industry, are recruiting and retaining a talented workforce, customer engagements, business development, strategic planning, international programs, and delivering financial results. Leads the International Division of the DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES) Group in engineering and delivering communications, IT, and security solutions in support of military operations and security cooperation activities in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Solutions span the C4I domain and include long-haul communications, commercial SATCOM, specialized comms, managed network services, ESS, Cybersecurity, IA, NOSC, KM, EoIP, O&M, IT, and other systems integration services. Show less



Big Johns Tavern

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner

  • Mar 1999 - Oct 2013

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SPAWAR Europe

• Director

  • Jan 2000 - Aug 2006

  Stood up and grew SPAWAR Europe, a Government C4I program management, engineering, acquisition, and execution organization, from $500K and 4 people to over $50M and 200 people (Government and Contractors). Stood up and grew SPAWAR Europe, a Government C4I program management, engineering, acquisition, and execution organization, from $500K and 4 people to over $50M and 200 people (Government and Contractors).



US Army Reserves

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Signal Officer

  • 1981 - 2002

  A very successful 21-year career in the U.S. Army Reserves Signal Corps that involved numerous positions of progressive responsibility as a communicator, engineer, and leader. A very successful 21-year career in the U.S. Army Reserves Signal Corps that involved numerous positions of progressive responsibility as a communicator, engineer, and leader.



SPAWAR

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head Advanced Technology Branch

  • 1998 - 1999

  Responsible for complete life-cycle execution of numerous Advanced Technology Projects and leading-edge developmental efforts. Responsible for the development of advanced capabilities using leading-edge technologies to provide solutions and new engineering approaches for tomorrow challenges. Responsible for complete life-cycle execution of numerous Advanced Technology Projects and leading-edge developmental efforts. Responsible for the development of advanced capabilities using leading-edge technologies to provide solutions and new engineering approaches for tomorrow challenges.

• Program Manager, Electronic Security Systems (ESS)

  • Dec 1987 - 1997

  Grew a small classified security organization into one of national significance and without worldwide rival. Provided protection for some of the most important people, assets, and information in the world. Provided for the safety and security of the President of the United States, the Vice President, and the First Family. Designed the ESS for the White House Complex, Camp David, the Vice President's Residence, numerous Secret Service Protective Sites, the Department of Justice Headquarters, the United States Mint, and other classified Department of Defense facilities. Also protected the U.S. Attorney General, Head of European Command, and the U.S. Gold Bullion Reserves. Show less