Experience

Precise Systems, Inc.

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

• Director-Program Manager-Strategic Advisor

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  - Program Manager for Tomahawk Missile Planning Center integrated product team responsible for $100M+ annual total obligation authority. - Strategic Advisor for the analysis, design and implementation of performance-improving approaches and tailor-made solutions on acquisition strategy, budget and contract management, operational performance improvement, risk and resource allocation, organizational design, and talent development and management. - Program Manager for Tomahawk Missile Planning Center integrated product team responsible for $100M+ annual total obligation authority. - Strategic Advisor for the analysis, design and implementation of performance-improving approaches and tailor-made solutions on acquisition strategy, budget and contract management, operational performance improvement, risk and resource allocation, organizational design, and talent development and management.



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commanding Officer, Marine Aviation Detachment NAS Patuxent River

  • Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

  - Active Duty Marine Corps Officer - Developed and lead detachment of 200+ Marines at Naval Air Stations Patuxent River, China Lake and Point Mugu. - Provided timely and effective aviation acquisition workforce to support USMC mission. - Established command climate and culture built upon core values. - Created strategic framework for aviation acquisition workforce. - Provided leadership and mentorship for learning, resource management, quality control, and process improvement. - Liaise between Navy and Marine Corps leadership and Department of Defense. Show less



Marine Corps Systems Command

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Operational Test & Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA)

  • Apr 2018 - May 2020

  - Active Duty Marine Corps Officer - Commanded USMC Operational Test and Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA). Led combined Marine, Civilian Marine, and other government agency workforce. - Served as senior operational tester, two-star General counterparts in Navy, Air Force, and Army. Directed operational testing and evaluation to support mission to man, train, equip and sustain force in readiness. - Provided strategic framework and leadership resource management, quality control, process improvement, and value throughout Department of Defense (DoD). - Established climate and organizational culture built upon USMC core values. Show less



Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Staff, Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing & Industrial Base Policy

  • Jul 2017 - Apr 2018

  - Active Duty Marine Corps Officer - Served as Military Deputy to Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy in Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). - Oversaw office communications, including coordination of correspondence and briefings. - Directed office security and classified materials. - Ensured compliance with policies and led preparations for inspections. - Scheduled events, including meetings, travel events, speaking engagements. - Executed guidance provided by Secretary of Defense. Show less



The Joint Staff

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

• Requirements Officer

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2017

  - Active Duty Marine Corps Officer - Served as Lead Joint Staff acquisition analyst for 47 major defense acquisition programs (MDAPs) worth $455B. - Led requirements analysis, staffing support, evaluations, and acquisition oversight of MDAPs. - Provided programmatic recommendations to prepare senior leadership participating in Defense Acquisition Boards (DABs) and review forums. - Coordinated staffing of documents to appropriate leadership. - Supported congressional testimony for issues related to portfolio. - Represented Joint Staff equities for Executive Committee for Science & Technology. Show less



Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Program Manager: USMC H-1 Programs

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  - Active Duty Marine Corps Officer - Oversaw all aspects of variant helicopters, including acquisition, developmental and operational test, production, fielding, and sustainment. - Managed 150 acquisition professionals in engineering, finance, configuration management, and manufacturing quality. - Supervised six integrated product teams and eight field support activities to prepare, procure and track delivery of $1.2B worth of aircraft and products to fleet. - Developed roadmap of improvements to ensure combat-effective helicopters. - Planned and executed contracts for helicopter products and services. - Liaised with partners to ensure timely delivery of equipment. Show less



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Officer, Marine Aviation Detachment NAS Patuxent River

  • Jun 2012 - Oct 2013

  - Active Duty Marine Corps Officer - Hand-picked for role due to strong leadership skills and acquisition acumen. - Performed duties as Acting Commanding Officer. - Ensured effective execution of staff functions, compliance with USMC policies, and preparation for inspections. - Organized test pilot selection and NAVAIR boards. - Mentored Marines, test pilots, and aviation acquisition teams. - Supervised unit Marine Corps Ball and other events. - Maintained flight currency and proficiency as developmental test pilot. - Conducted and attended meetings for Commanding Officer. Show less



Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Systems Engineer: USMC H-1 Programs

  • May 2009 - Jun 2012



Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Officer & Developmental Test Pilot, Air Test & Evaluation Squadron TWO ONE

  • Jun 2008 - Apr 2009

  - Active Duty Marine Corps Officer- Managed day-to-day developmental test flight operations for ten specialized test teams consisting of hundreds of military and civilian pilots, government engineers and defense contractors.- Supervised and executed flight test in highly instrumented military test-bed aircraft in accordance with rigorously approved test plans.-Executed and managed the Test Squadron's annual flight operations budget for over 30 rotary wing, tilt-rotor and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) totaling $48.5M and 2,500 flight hours. Show less

• Project Manager & Lead Developmental Test Pilot, Air Test & Evaluation Squadron TWO ONE

  • Jan 2006 - May 2008

  - Active Duty Marine Corps Officer- Performed developmental and experimental flight test on helicopter aerodynamic and structural systems, weapons systems, thermal imaging systems, and helmet mounted display systems.- Managed all aspects of the developmental test and evaluation for the AH-1Z Viper and AH-1W SuperCobra helicopters.- Developed and reviewed flight test plans for technical adequacy, mission relation and safety.- Authored technical reports on the evaluation of helicopter systems; provided recommendations for improvement and Fleet implementation. Show less



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• AH-1W SuperCobra Pilot, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 (HMLA-369)

  • Apr 1996 - Jun 2003

  - Active Duty Marine Corps Officer - AH-1W senior instructor pilot and flight leader with combat experience - Operation Anaconda and Iraqi Freedom - Marine Expeditionary Unit Experience - Night Vision Goggle instructor pilot - Standardization pilot - Instrument instructor pilot - Squadron duties: Logistics, Operations, Maintenance, Standardization, Safety - Active Duty Marine Corps Officer - AH-1W senior instructor pilot and flight leader with combat experience - Operation Anaconda and Iraqi Freedom - Marine Expeditionary Unit Experience - Night Vision Goggle instructor pilot - Standardization pilot - Instrument instructor pilot - Squadron duties: Logistics, Operations, Maintenance, Standardization, Safety



San Francisco Giants

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pitcher, First Baseman

  • Mar 1992 - Jul 1992