Richard Knight, MBA

President at AAKP
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(386) 825-5501
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Bowie, Maryland, United States, US
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Hard working, technically competent individual. Richard is a problem solver. Great working with him.

Richard and I have worked together through many years to help businesses of all types benefit in the government contracting world through many resources including the Government Contracting Council at the Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce. His untiring efforts to reach out to assist businesses are legendary, and his boundless energy a ture inspiration for us all!

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Experience

  • American Association of Kidney Patients
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • President
      • Sep 2008 - Present

      Serves as President of AAKP. Responsible for implementation of AAKP's national strategy. I provide leadership in the implementation of AAKP's mission of patient advocacy and education. Responsible for policy analysis, strategic communications, review of legislation, and patient advocacy. AAKP is the oldest and largest independent patient led kidney organization in the United States.

  • WIMSCO, LLC
    • Vice President - Finance & Planning
      • Jun 2009 - Present

      Provide strategy and marketing support to company in pursuit of government clients. Manage financial related aspects of business including raising capital, budgets, accounting functions, and financial analyses. Involved in proposal development and provides project oversight.

  • Bowie State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Instructor
      • Jan 2008 - Present

      Teach courses in the School of Business. Several courses including Business Policy, Management Problems, Supervision & Leadership, Marketing Strategies, Introduction to Business, and Principles of Marketing. Case method instructor making use of business simulations to compliment class room experience. Skilled in curriculum development and the use of online learning management systems.

  • Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber
    • Co-Chair GovCon Council
      • Jul 2003 - Nov 2015

      Co-Chaired this Council from its inception with BWCC. GovCon manages the Annual Government Procurement Fair. The longest running Procurement Fair in the Region. Annually attracts upwards of 500 participants including businesses, Government Agencies, and Prime Contractors

  • Aercrete Advantage, LLC
    • United States
    • Wholesale Building Materials
    • Vice President - Finance & Strategic Planning
      • Jun 2007 - Aug 2009

      Developed strategy for a high growth venture in the green industry. Performed industry and competitive analysis leading to positioning of business in strong position in the emerging green marketplace. Primary product, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), a green sustainable building product - a light weight cement. Identified specific strategies to promote product to strategic partners in the construction industry and related vertical markets.

  • New Hope Academy
    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Member
      • 1998 - 2008

  • The Knight Group, Inc.
    • President/CEO
      • Jan 1995 - Jun 2006

      Served as President for a consulting business focused on government contracting. Provided leadership in developing internal and external activities for firm. Developed strategic alliances with primes that led to several long term business relationships. Significant clients included EDS, IRS, USAID, and DoD. Services provided included information technology and management consulting.

  • The Johns Hopkins University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Instructor
      • Oct 1990 - May 1994

      Taught Graduate courses in Finance and Business Policy.

Education

  • Walden University - School of Management
    DBA, Management/Technology Entrepreneurship
    2010 - 2017
  • University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
    MBA, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    1976 - 1977
  • Hampton University
    BS, Accounting
    1971 - 1975

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