Experience

High Point Aerotechnologies

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

• Vice President

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  High Point is a private equity portfolio of companies who are global leaders in layered defense solutions and autonomous robotic systems. Portfolio includes: Dzyne Technologies, Liteye Systems & Black Sage Technologies. High Point is the defense practice of Highlander Partners, a Dallas-based private investment firm with over $3.0 billion in AUM. High Point is a private equity portfolio of companies who are global leaders in layered defense solutions and autonomous robotic systems. Portfolio includes: Dzyne Technologies, Liteye Systems & Black Sage Technologies. High Point is the defense practice of Highlander Partners, a Dallas-based private investment firm with over $3.0 billion in AUM.



McClinton & Roy, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  M&R provides a portfolio of value enhancing procurement support consultancy services to the #GovCon (or B2G) marketplace. M&R helps clients to efficiently & effectively navigate Federal procurement regulations (Pre & Post Award), manage supply chains, mitigate risk & increase marketplace value. @McClintonandRoy, We Speak Contracting. M&R provides a portfolio of value enhancing procurement support consultancy services to the #GovCon (or B2G) marketplace. M&R helps clients to efficiently & effectively navigate Federal procurement regulations (Pre & Post Award), manage supply chains, mitigate risk & increase marketplace value. @McClintonandRoy, We Speak Contracting.



McClinton & Deane, LLC

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  McClinton & Deane, LLC is a privately held real estate holding company specializing in single family & multi-unit residential real estate investment. McClinton & Deane, LLC is a privately held real estate holding company specializing in single family & multi-unit residential real estate investment.


Monterey Consultants, Inc.
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Member Of The Board Of Advisors

  • Apr 2022 - Present


Resolve Solutions Incorporated

• Member Board of Directors

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Resolve Solutions Inc. (RSI), a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to providing educational, financial support and early college preparation to under-represented/underserved students. We prepare students for college and service to our nation as military officers, captains of industry and government service. Our support includes mentorship, standardized college admissions test preparation, language/cultural immersion, internships and independent study. Resolve Solutions Inc. (RSI), a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to providing educational, financial support and early college preparation to under-represented/underserved students. We prepare students for college and service to our nation as military officers, captains of industry and government service. Our support includes mentorship, standardized college admissions test preparation, language/cultural immersion, internships and independent study.



Liteye Systems, Inc. - Liteye.com

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

• Partner & Chief Procurement Officer

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2022

  Co-led successful exit (sale) to Highlander Partners in 2022. Liteye Systems, Inc. is a world leader & technology solutions manufacturer & integrator of military & commercial Critical Infrastructure Protection solutions, rugged high-resolution head-mounted displays (#HMD), augmented sights, thermal surveillance systems, covert surveillance systems, electronic warfare packages, radar systems, & fire control software solutions. With offices in the UK and worldwide sales affiliates, Liteye is protecting critical infrastructure from real world threats. Show less



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Secretary of the Air Force, Legislative Liaison

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2017

  Deputy Division Chief, responsible for AF “Top 4” (SECAF, CSAF, USECAF, & VCSAF) Congressional engagement. Defined engagement strategy, secures engagements, & advised the AF Top 4 on strategic messaging.Originally assigned to the Acquisition, Communications, Small Business & International Affairs portfolio. Responsible to establish relationships with Congressional Members, Staffers, & Professional Staff Members to support, negotiate & defend the Presidential Budget. Provided direct liaison support to the Director of AF Procurement, the AF CIO, the AF Small Business Director & the Director of AF International Affairs. Show less

• Secretary of the Air Force, Acquisition (Contracting)

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2014

  Led C2/ISR portfolio directly responsible for acquisition reviews and approval for all C2 (JSTARS recap), ISR (Global Hawk, Predator, etc.), Big Safari, and Business System (DEAMS, DEERS, etc.) acquisition programs. Led team responsible to develop and implement "Iraqi Normalization" strategy. This project, which included the subsequent deployment to Iraq, required the transfer responsibility for Basic Life Support services ($250M per year) from the USG to the Iraqi government. Negotiated agreement was approved by the Department of Defense, Department of State, and the Prime Minister of Iraq and was implemented in 2013-2014. Show less



Office of Security Cooperation - Iraq

• Deputy Director, AF Foreign Military Sales Division

  • Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  Led team of 13 Airmen to train and equip the Iraqi Air Force. Objectives included pilot training, weapons procurement, and the procurement, base development, and delivery of Iraqi F-16s. Led team of 13 Airmen to train and equip the Iraqi Air Force. Objectives included pilot training, weapons procurement, and the procurement, base development, and delivery of Iraqi F-16s.



CENTCOM Contracting Command

• Branch Chief, Regional Contracting Center

  • Oct 2010 - Apr 2011

  Led joint service team of contracting professionals to execute construction, services and commodities procurements in the Southern Helmand Province of Afghanistan. Developed an implemented innovative and responsive acquisition process that decreased contract lead time from 75 days to 30 days. USMC credited the team for quick response capabilities which supported named combat operations and contributed to the coalition's ability to extend its control deep into the Southern Helmand Province. Warranted Contracting Officer: $50M warrant. Show less



62d Contracting Squadron

• Commander

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2010

  Commanded Contracting Squadron (consisting of military and civilian contracting professionals) to meet all aspects of the 62d AW mission ($48M in 2014). Primary strategic procurement and business advisor to 62 AW leadership and tenants. Deployed as fully qualified Contingency Contracting Officer. Led team to meet/exceed 100% of Small Business goals and led the implementation of Joint Basing directives transferring all contracts and civilian work force to the Department of the Army. Hand picked to lead, negotiate, implement Joint Base transition rules of engagement with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union leaders. Warranted Contracting Officer: UNLIMITED WARRANT. Show less



Joint Contingency Contracting Command (Iraq/Afghanistan)

• Branch Chief, Theater Wide Contracting (Victory FOB)

  • Jul 2008 - Jan 2009

  Led team of Joint Contingency Contract Command Iraq/Afghanistan professionals responsible for 100+ commodities and services contracts valued at $1.3B supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom coalition partners. Support included standing up 6 state of the art bottled water manufacturing facilities (directly resulted in decrease in number of convoys required to distribute water throughout Iraq), Coalition housing, and direct support to Coalition PsyOps task forces. Handpicked to author and execute first ever Joint Acquisition Review Team (later became the Joint Acquisition Review Board (JARB) and implemented throughout Iraq and Afghanistan theaters--still in use thru 2016). Led OSD energy reduction "Tent foaming" initiative--this combat force multiplier decreased both fuel and convoy requirements 15% across Iraq and Afghanistan. Warranted Contracting Officer: $500M warrant. Show less



Air Force Materiel Command

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Executive Officer to the Director of Procurement

  • Oct 2006 - Mar 2008

  Handpicked as Executive Officer to the Director of Contracting, HQ AFMC. In this capacity, served as Director of Staff--supervised front office personnel and managed taskings of 55 professionals. Accomplishments include the award of the KC-46A contract and the establishment of contracting authority at the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Kirkland AFB NM. Handpicked as Executive Officer to the Director of Contracting, HQ AFMC. In this capacity, served as Director of Staff--supervised front office personnel and managed taskings of 55 professionals. Accomplishments include the award of the KC-46A contract and the establishment of contracting authority at the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Kirkland AFB NM.



Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)

• Lead Contracts Negotiator

  • Dec 2005 - Sep 2006

  Lead negotiator for F-15C and F-15E Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) programs (CSAF's #1 priority at the time)--combined $710M. Ensured integration of F-15C/E Mission Training Centers into the USAF DMO worldwide simulator network. Represented the USAF as training focal point -- interfaced with major defense contractors at Vice Presidential level. Lead negotiator for F-15C and F-15E Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) programs (CSAF's #1 priority at the time)--combined $710M. Ensured integration of F-15C/E Mission Training Centers into the USAF DMO worldwide simulator network. Represented the USAF as training focal point -- interfaced with major defense contractors at Vice Presidential level.



DCMA Long Island

• Deputy Director of Operations Group & Program Integration Lead

  • Jun 2002 - Jul 2004

  Chief of Program Integration: Led 11 on-site program integrators and 54 multifunctional team members overseeing contractor performance and managing systems program integration--18 programs worth $800M. Interfaced with industry and high level DoD/NASA officials to provide program assessments. Deputy Director of Operations: Responsible for the management of 11,000 Army, Navy, Air Force and NASA contracts work $6.5B, 650 New York area defense contractors, and DoD contract administration services on Long Island New York. Direct contract administration support to major weapon systems such as the Abrams tank, Apache helicopter, Joint Strike Fighter, B-2 bomber, C-17 Globemaster III, F-22 Raptor, Trident nuclear submarine, and the Space Shuttle. Recognized for "Outstanding Performance" by DCMA Deputy Director for leadership in Agency-wide Customer Improvement Team supporting AF, Navy, and Defense Logistics Agency programs. Show less



12th Flying Training Wing

• Contracting Officer and Assistant Flight Chief

  • Jul 1998 - Jun 2002

  Provided value-based contracting and acquisition support to 12 Flying Training Wing and all Randolph AFB tenants. Warranted Contracting Officer and manager of 4 military and 13 civilian Contract Officer/Managers. Responsible for the acquisition and administration of IT, construction, and services contracts. Led technical evaluations and negotiations to determine prices fair and reasonable. Formulated acquisition strategies with customers and provided comprehensive contracting support to base agencies and DoD customers across the nation. Led unique team of contracting professionals to market 12CONS IT procurement services to USG agencies seeking more effective (performance and cost) acquisition support services. Successfully negotiated inter-service acquisition support agreements with HQ National Guard Bureau, NASA, and HQ OSI. Show less