I’ve specialized in leading high-performing space and missile defense teams at firms like Northrop, Jacobs, and the Department of Energy. I previously commanded a Navy Cruiser and launched an interceptor into space against a ballistic missile target. As the Program Manager for the NISSC II contract supporting NORAD/NORTHCOM, I increased contract value by $45M from $70M to $115M in a year leading over 500 employees during COVID. RIGHT NOW, I am looking for a challenging opportunity where I can lead teams to solve complex problems. Target roles include VP or Director for Operations, VP for Business Development or Senior Program Manager role, depending upon the company size and scope.I SPECIALIZE IN:➡️ SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE SME: Over 35 years of Space and Missile Defense Experience➡️ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Managed multiple BD portfolios worth $500M+ for different companies➡️ NEGOTIATING CONTRACTS: Key participant on several contract negotiations with Gov't customers➡️ LEADERSHIP: 335 Sailors, 500+ NISSC employeesCAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:✅ Commanding Officer, USS LAKE ERIE, CG-70; the Navy's Missile Defense Test Ship✅ Jacobs Division VP, Program Manager/General Manager NISSC II Contract supporting NORAD/NORTHCOM✅ Grew NISSC II contract by $45M to $115M is one year✅ Led multiple leadership programs both in the Navy and for corporations✅ Led training policy for the entire Navy Surface Fleet______________________________________Let's have a conversation: wcjh2@aol.com; 719-313-7112EDUCATION 🎓🔹MA, National Security and Strategy, Naval War College🔹BS, Physics/Oceanography with Merit, United States Naval Academy🔹Navy Corporate Business Course Corporate Career◆ 35+ years of Navy and Corporate experience integrating and operating complex platforms in both arenas◆ An experience leader that works to highlight employee capabilities and help them to their optimum performance◆ Leader across multiple programs to include Operations, Safety, Quality Assurance, Mission Assurance and Risk Management◆ Nominated five employees for AFCEA 40 Under 40 awards and received all fiveU.S. Navy Officer◆ Navy combat veteran◆ Joint certified and member of USSTRATCOM Senior Action Group◆ Decorated U.S. Navy Captain: Two Distinguished Service Medals and two Legion of Merit Medals 🎖️Personal◆ Project Healing Waters Mentor where we teach wounded warriors how to fly fish to help them in their recovery◆ Downhill skiing in the Colorado Mountains◆ I am a reasonably good golfer, do some wood working on the side, and am pretty good around the barbecue