Experience

U.S. Army PEO STRI

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Retired Army Acquisitions Officer

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Gentex Corp.

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Intern, Ground Combat Systems

  • Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

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U.S. Army PEO STRI

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Product Lead

  • Jul 2019 - Jan 2023

  Serve as Military Deputy, and Product Lead, Training Aids, Devices, Simulations, Simulators (TADSS) Support Operation and Project Lead for TSO. Directly responsible for the management and oversight of training services/customer support of over 297,000 training devices. Manage cost, schedule, and performance of all contracted support efforts to ensure customer requirements are met while operating in a resource-constrained environment. Lead a diverse group of 111 Department of the Army civilians… Show more Serve as Military Deputy, and Product Lead, Training Aids, Devices, Simulations, Simulators (TADSS) Support Operation and Project Lead for TSO. Directly responsible for the management and oversight of training services/customer support of over 297,000 training devices. Manage cost, schedule, and performance of all contracted support efforts to ensure customer requirements are met while operating in a resource-constrained environment. Lead a diverse group of 111 Department of the Army civilians and contract employees while maintaining situational awareness of 3,000+ Life Cycle Support civilian contractors executing global mission requirements. Show less Serve as Military Deputy, and Product Lead, Training Aids, Devices, Simulations, Simulators (TADSS) Support Operation and Project Lead for TSO. Directly responsible for the management and oversight of training services/customer support of over 297,000 training devices. Manage cost, schedule, and performance of all contracted support efforts to ensure customer requirements are met while operating in a resource-constrained environment. Lead a diverse group of 111 Department of the Army civilians… Show more Serve as Military Deputy, and Product Lead, Training Aids, Devices, Simulations, Simulators (TADSS) Support Operation and Project Lead for TSO. Directly responsible for the management and oversight of training services/customer support of over 297,000 training devices. Manage cost, schedule, and performance of all contracted support efforts to ensure customer requirements are met while operating in a resource-constrained environment. Lead a diverse group of 111 Department of the Army civilians and contract employees while maintaining situational awareness of 3,000+ Life Cycle Support civilian contractors executing global mission requirements. Show less



Army National Guard Bureau

• Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Services Program Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  Provided enterprise level oversight to fifty states and four territories with consideration of strategic and tactical resource management, statutory and regulatory oversight, and political engagement. Managed the $1.2 billion budget conforming with established cost, schedule, and performance of all service contracts for the Chief of Surgeons and Chief of Staff offices. Executed critical milestones without a break in service. The key objective was to provide a complete procurement… Show more Provided enterprise level oversight to fifty states and four territories with consideration of strategic and tactical resource management, statutory and regulatory oversight, and political engagement. Managed the $1.2 billion budget conforming with established cost, schedule, and performance of all service contracts for the Chief of Surgeons and Chief of Staff offices. Executed critical milestones without a break in service. The key objective was to provide a complete procurement requirement package that provided sufficient clarity to industry in support of competitive pricing and subsequent successful performance. Show less Provided enterprise level oversight to fifty states and four territories with consideration of strategic and tactical resource management, statutory and regulatory oversight, and political engagement. Managed the $1.2 billion budget conforming with established cost, schedule, and performance of all service contracts for the Chief of Surgeons and Chief of Staff offices. Executed critical milestones without a break in service. The key objective was to provide a complete procurement… Show more Provided enterprise level oversight to fifty states and four territories with consideration of strategic and tactical resource management, statutory and regulatory oversight, and political engagement. Managed the $1.2 billion budget conforming with established cost, schedule, and performance of all service contracts for the Chief of Surgeons and Chief of Staff offices. Executed critical milestones without a break in service. The key objective was to provide a complete procurement requirement package that provided sufficient clarity to industry in support of competitive pricing and subsequent successful performance. Show less



US Army PEO CS/CSS

• Warren, Michigan, United States

• Assistant Program Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2017

  Assigned to Project Office Force Projection, working in the Product office of Combat Engineer/Material Handling Equipment (CE/MHE) on a Route Clearance requirement, and the Product Office of Appliqué Large Unmanned Ground Vehicles (ALUGS), focused on the technical manual development process and execution of the Logistics Demonstration of the M160 Mine Flail. Concurrently resurrected the stagnant Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) program, working closely with the requirement… Show more Assigned to Project Office Force Projection, working in the Product office of Combat Engineer/Material Handling Equipment (CE/MHE) on a Route Clearance requirement, and the Product Office of Appliqué Large Unmanned Ground Vehicles (ALUGS), focused on the technical manual development process and execution of the Logistics Demonstration of the M160 Mine Flail. Concurrently resurrected the stagnant Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) program, working closely with the requirement development team at the Maneuver Center of Excellence to apply the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS); Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE); and the Defense Acquisition System (DAS) framework to gain program approval. Show less Assigned to Project Office Force Projection, working in the Product office of Combat Engineer/Material Handling Equipment (CE/MHE) on a Route Clearance requirement, and the Product Office of Appliqué Large Unmanned Ground Vehicles (ALUGS), focused on the technical manual development process and execution of the Logistics Demonstration of the M160 Mine Flail. Concurrently resurrected the stagnant Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) program, working closely with the requirement… Show more Assigned to Project Office Force Projection, working in the Product office of Combat Engineer/Material Handling Equipment (CE/MHE) on a Route Clearance requirement, and the Product Office of Appliqué Large Unmanned Ground Vehicles (ALUGS), focused on the technical manual development process and execution of the Logistics Demonstration of the M160 Mine Flail. Concurrently resurrected the stagnant Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) program, working closely with the requirement development team at the Maneuver Center of Excellence to apply the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS); Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE); and the Defense Acquisition System (DAS) framework to gain program approval. Show less



Army National Guard Bureau

• Arlington, Virginia, United States

• New Equipment Training (NET) Resource Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Jun 2014

  Worked closely with the fifty states and four territory’s Force Integration Resource Officers to process requests for funding to conduct NET training on systems being fielded to gaining units. Processed over $175 million annually within multiple budget management systems internal to the National Guard Bureau to distribute funds through the Program Budget Accounting System (PBAS) using Funding authorization Documents (FADS). Worked closely with industry to automate the NET funding distribution… Show more Worked closely with the fifty states and four territory’s Force Integration Resource Officers to process requests for funding to conduct NET training on systems being fielded to gaining units. Processed over $175 million annually within multiple budget management systems internal to the National Guard Bureau to distribute funds through the Program Budget Accounting System (PBAS) using Funding authorization Documents (FADS). Worked closely with industry to automate the NET funding distribution process with a developmental software program, resulting in a more user-friendly and simplified training resource management process. Show less Worked closely with the fifty states and four territory’s Force Integration Resource Officers to process requests for funding to conduct NET training on systems being fielded to gaining units. Processed over $175 million annually within multiple budget management systems internal to the National Guard Bureau to distribute funds through the Program Budget Accounting System (PBAS) using Funding authorization Documents (FADS). Worked closely with industry to automate the NET funding distribution… Show more Worked closely with the fifty states and four territory’s Force Integration Resource Officers to process requests for funding to conduct NET training on systems being fielded to gaining units. Processed over $175 million annually within multiple budget management systems internal to the National Guard Bureau to distribute funds through the Program Budget Accounting System (PBAS) using Funding authorization Documents (FADS). Worked closely with industry to automate the NET funding distribution process with a developmental software program, resulting in a more user-friendly and simplified training resource management process. Show less



Ohio Army National Guard 1-145th Armored Battalion

• Stow, Ohio, United States

• Training Officer

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2011

  The 1-145th AR REGT mission is to support Federal, State, and Local Community Missions for the citizens of our nation. Duties and responsibilities were to supervise an Operations section, and five Company Operations sections consisting of three to four personnel, in the planning and execution of Operations to support the mission. Prepared extensive long-range plans to achieve fluid forward movement in operations. Communicated with overseas contingencies to prepare long-term training plans… Show more The 1-145th AR REGT mission is to support Federal, State, and Local Community Missions for the citizens of our nation. Duties and responsibilities were to supervise an Operations section, and five Company Operations sections consisting of three to four personnel, in the planning and execution of Operations to support the mission. Prepared extensive long-range plans to achieve fluid forward movement in operations. Communicated with overseas contingencies to prepare long-term training plans upon their return stateside. Distributed manpower for many simultaneous operations. Prepared and conducted multiple briefings and presentations on Welcome Home Ceremony operations for the return of deployed team members. Planned and organized the Ohio Army National Guard’s first job fair for deployed Soldiers, resulting in the support of over 35 employers and attendance of over 300 Soldiers. Planned the support of the National Rifle Competition at Camp Perry with 400+ Soldiers in 2008 and 2009. Show less The 1-145th AR REGT mission is to support Federal, State, and Local Community Missions for the citizens of our nation. Duties and responsibilities were to supervise an Operations section, and five Company Operations sections consisting of three to four personnel, in the planning and execution of Operations to support the mission. Prepared extensive long-range plans to achieve fluid forward movement in operations. Communicated with overseas contingencies to prepare long-term training plans… Show more The 1-145th AR REGT mission is to support Federal, State, and Local Community Missions for the citizens of our nation. Duties and responsibilities were to supervise an Operations section, and five Company Operations sections consisting of three to four personnel, in the planning and execution of Operations to support the mission. Prepared extensive long-range plans to achieve fluid forward movement in operations. Communicated with overseas contingencies to prepare long-term training plans upon their return stateside. Distributed manpower for many simultaneous operations. Prepared and conducted multiple briefings and presentations on Welcome Home Ceremony operations for the return of deployed team members. Planned and organized the Ohio Army National Guard’s first job fair for deployed Soldiers, resulting in the support of over 35 employers and attendance of over 300 Soldiers. Planned the support of the National Rifle Competition at Camp Perry with 400+ Soldiers in 2008 and 2009. Show less



Ohio Army National Guard- Regional Training Institute (Ravenna Arsenal Site)

• Newton Falls, Ohio, United States

• Logistics Officer

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

  My duties and responsibilities were to resource the first Active-Duty Training School in Ohio at the Ravenna Arsenal 150 miles from the RTI headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. I worked independent of my supervisor establishing a remote organization from the ground up. I managed 9 supply and maintenance personnel. Acquired resources necessary to conduct three Engineer Military Occupation Skills courses. Managed facility and training area development through coordination with the United States… Show more My duties and responsibilities were to resource the first Active-Duty Training School in Ohio at the Ravenna Arsenal 150 miles from the RTI headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. I worked independent of my supervisor establishing a remote organization from the ground up. I managed 9 supply and maintenance personnel. Acquired resources necessary to conduct three Engineer Military Occupation Skills courses. Managed facility and training area development through coordination with the United States Property & Fiscal Office, Purchasing & Contracting, and the Director of Installation Management & Resources. Directed GSA vehicle fleet billing and maintenance. Contracted meals, fuel, non-standard equipment, and civilian employees in support of training. Established Standing Operating Procedures for accountability and maintenance of equipment. Coordinated future operations with the Regional Training Institute staff for maintaining the edge in the business of training Soldiers. Created authorizations and justifications for required equipment using multiple methods for Army Material Acquisition. Show less My duties and responsibilities were to resource the first Active-Duty Training School in Ohio at the Ravenna Arsenal 150 miles from the RTI headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. I worked independent of my supervisor establishing a remote organization from the ground up. I managed 9 supply and maintenance personnel. Acquired resources necessary to conduct three Engineer Military Occupation Skills courses. Managed facility and training area development through coordination with the United States… Show more My duties and responsibilities were to resource the first Active-Duty Training School in Ohio at the Ravenna Arsenal 150 miles from the RTI headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. I worked independent of my supervisor establishing a remote organization from the ground up. I managed 9 supply and maintenance personnel. Acquired resources necessary to conduct three Engineer Military Occupation Skills courses. Managed facility and training area development through coordination with the United States Property & Fiscal Office, Purchasing & Contracting, and the Director of Installation Management & Resources. Directed GSA vehicle fleet billing and maintenance. Contracted meals, fuel, non-standard equipment, and civilian employees in support of training. Established Standing Operating Procedures for accountability and maintenance of equipment. Coordinated future operations with the Regional Training Institute staff for maintaining the edge in the business of training Soldiers. Created authorizations and justifications for required equipment using multiple methods for Army Material Acquisition. Show less