Vice President Kokes Marine Technologies

• Jan 2002 - Present

President/CEO

• Jun 1990 - Present

RAI provides technical, programmatic and strategic planning/acquisition consulting to the Department of the Navy/Marine Corps, DHS, DOE (SNL), and the private sector. We specialize in weapon systems and all robotic system domains. RAI provides knowledge of advanced and disruptive technology for transfer to emerging weapon systems from other agencies, the innovative private sector and friendly allies primarily for Naval applications in manned and unmanned platforms. He consults for commercial companies involved in oil and gas exploration; development of advanced sensors to find tunnels, voids and corrosion; development of advanced composite materials; security for coastal critical infrastructures; and advanced physics-based M&S. Show less

Member, External Advisory Board for Aerospace Engineering Sci. Dept.

• Mar 2008 - Present

Review Undergraduate and Graduate Course material and Undergraduate and Graduate Research Projects. Evaluate and recommend new ASES Department initiatives , e.g. the Aerospace Ventures Initiative. Examine diversity balance and Women in Engineering opportunities. Review faculty and staff accomplishments and awards. Review Undergraduate and Graduate Course material and Undergraduate and Graduate Research Projects. Evaluate and recommend new ASES Department initiatives , e.g. the Aerospace Ventures Initiative. Examine diversity balance and Women in Engineering opportunities. Review faculty and staff accomplishments and awards.

Standing Panel of Associates & Consultant

• 2001 - 2007

Served on many Naval Research Advisory Committee (NRAC) studies: “Jet Engine Noise Reduction” (Co-Chair) in 2009; “Science & Technology for Modular Systems” in 2004, “Technology Acquisition Reform” and Electromagnetic Gun Technology Assessment” in 2003, “Roles of Unmanned Vehicles” in 2002, "Life Cycle Technology Insertion" and "Aging Aircraft" in 2001, "Quality of Life" in 2000, "Unmanned Vehicles for Mine Countermeasures" in 1999, “Ship-to-Warfighter Logistics for Small Unit Operations” in 1997, “Naval Research and Development” in 1994, and “Tactical Defense Suppression in the Year 2000” in 1990. Show less

Principal Deputy and Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Engineering and Systems

• 1985 - 1990

From April to December 1987 and from May 1989 to March 1990, Mr. Rumpf served as the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Engineering and Systems. Mr. Rumpf joined the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Engineering, and Systems) in March 1978 as the Staff Engineer for Missile Systems. In November 1981 he became the Acting Director for Air Programs, and served as Director for Air Programs from March 1982 to June 1985. In June 1985, he assumed the position of Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, with responsibilities covering the complete range of Navy and Marine Corps weapons systems development. He played a key role as representative of the Secretary with Congressional staff and members, other services and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). Show less