Chris Lankford Email & Phone Number

Galveston, Tx

Galveston, Tx

Focused on organic and strategic growth efforts.

Houston, Texas Area

Sr. Project Manager for Technip Umbilicals, a segment of Technip's most profitable Subsea business division, and an industry leader in the manufacture of subsea hydro-electric control and production umbilical systems. Consistently trusted by senior leadership with managing the organizations’ largest and highest profile projects with major international clients. Full P&L responsibility for multiple projects with combined revenues of $117M during tenure.

Houston, Tx

Held various positions with increasing responsibility. Ended tenure as Sr. Project Manager for NOV’s largest and most profitable division - Rig Solutions. Responsible for the manufacture and integration of drilling equipment packages and the successful construction of multiple offshore drilling rigs for international clients -- totaling $140M in revenues. Other positions held include: Special Finance Projects & Contracts Manager, and Strategic Account Manager.

Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Ga

Commanded 50-person military engineering and expeditionary construction organization. Solely responsible for unit’s overall performance, to include operational, administrative, financial and personnel matters. Led emergency deployment of 35-person disaster recovery team following Hurricane Katrina to coordinate restoration efforts with public officials in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Notable achievements:-Awarded Humanitarian Service Medal for constructing 500-person tent camp in 10 days for displaced citizens. Efforts featured on Fox News, Good Morning America, and local news media.-Awarded Navy Commendation Medal for expertly managing the construction and maintenance of 9 nuclear submarine support facilities totaling 5500 man-days and $2M with no safety mishaps.-Effectively maintained equipment fleet at 92% readiness, above the Navy’s 90% benchmark.

Fallujah, Iraq

Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in a challenging, high-stress combat environment following the Battle of Fallujah. Provided on-site engineering expertise during meetings with Iraqi engineers and ministry officials to reestablish life support services for 30,000 Iraqis despite constant insurgent threats.Notable achievements:-Effectively managed $100M of US-funded critical infrastructure reconstruction projects throughout the worn torn city.

Port Hueneme, Ca; Guam; South Korea

Commanded a Company of 75 Seabees deployed to Guam during post-9/11 period of high alert. Directly responsible for training, morale, discipline, tactical proficiency and combat readiness of all personnel. Managed six construction projects valued over $1.5M and spearheaded disaster recovery operations following landfall of two major typhoons over eight days. Commanded Detachment of 32 Seabees deployed to South Korea. Managed construction of a Korean made 2-story pre-engineered building to serve as barracks for US Navy Seals deployed to the region. Managed critical facility operations at US Marine Camp MuJuk for US Marine's conducting war-gaming exercises.Notable achievements:-Ranked #1 of 9 in Junior Officer peer group.-Attended Disaster Preparedness Officer Specialist Course at Army's Chemical Warfare School in Fort Leonard Wood, MO -- received advanced CBR detection and decontamination training with live Anthrax, Sarin and VX nerve agents.

Port Hueneme, Ca

Notable achievements:-Federal Acquisition Level 1 Contract Certification-Commanded Detachment of 25 Seabees assigned to Public Works Detachment. -Volunteered as Instructor for “Presidential Classroom” program in Washington DC.

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Executive Program, Houston

Bs, Systems Engineering

Activities and Societies: Varsity Baseball