VP of Program Management and Contracts

• Aug 2013 - Present

- Responsible for Program Management supervision of tasks encompassing test and evaluation support, hardware and software development and support, modeling and simulation development and support and new program research and development. - Responsible for contract and contract strategy development, review and execution for current and prospective customers including prime contracts and major subcontracts. - Managed a rapid development program, contracts and major subcontracts leading to the successful deployment of an airborne networking system installed on four CH-53E and six MV-22B aircraft. Show less

• Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

- Responsible for all USMC aviation training systems, courseware and common products including the Aviation Distributed Virtual Training Environment (ADVTE) which provides networked training capabilities to flight training devices.- Managed the successful initial deployment of a network linking 35+ flight training devices across eight sites enabling real-time linked training across multiple aviation platforms in a virtual environment.

• Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

- Responsible for MV-22/CV-22 Osprey IPT integration and coordination of requirements, investment and sustainment strategies.- Identified opportunities for improved solutions across Level II IPTs, included improved coordination/collaboration of Avionics related IPTs in the processing and implementation of ECPs resulting in reduced costs and greater capabilities.- Developed and coordinated strategic communications for Joint Program Manager to key stakeholders.

• Aug 2008 - Jul 2011

- Responsible for the life-cycle support and modification of 219 H-53 aircraft.- Managed cost/schedule/performance for the development and deployment of 35+ ECPs including several rapid capability improvements (e.g. improved IR missile warning and jamming system (DIRCM) and integrated avionics improvements) on schedule.

• May 2005 - Aug 2008

- Second in command of a CH-53E helicopter squadron (16 aircraft and 250+ personnel), responsible for all facets of mission execution and support of 24-hour combat operations while commander was off duty.- Responsible for planning and executing aviation and ground personnel training and standardization for multiple combat deployments.

• Feb 2002 - May 2005

- Procuring Contracting Officer responsible for the $800M USMC Regional Garrison Food Service Contract (RGFSC) providing food service to all CONUS USMC dining facilities.- Responsible for generating and implementing contingency contracting policies, oversight, training and education for the USMC contingency contracting force.

• May 1993 - Jan 2002

- Entrusted with ever-increasing responsibility in aviation operations and maintenance.- Board selected to attend the Naval Postgraduate School for graduate education in Acquisition and Contract Management curriculum.