A two-star Admiral in the U.S. Navy bringing 32 years of Department of Defense (DoD) experience, leading large, diverse organizations in dynamic operational environments. I bring global expertise in translating strategy into resourced plans and outcomes, interagency and international relationship and consensus building, innovative cutting-edge technology development, and a strong analytic background in defense capabilities, resourcing and budgeting.My active service includes leading a Carrier Strike Group in the Western Pacific during recent heightened tensions, a forward deployed Destroyer Squadron in Japan, along with commanding an Aegis Integrated Air and Missile Defense Destroyer in the Pacific and Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom supporting the war in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terror.In addition to living and working internationally in Japan and Europe, I led one of U.S. European Command’s (EUCOM) most strategic and diverse portfolios, including strategy, plans, posture and capabilities for NATO, Russia and Israel. I have an intimate knowledge of how the Interagency, Congress and the Pentagon work from multiple tours in Washington DC, including on the Joint Staff and the Chief of Naval Operations' Staff.Through these experiences, I have cultivated strong, close professional and personal ties with leaders in DoD, the Interagency and Joint Force, Program Executive Office leadership, government and industry leaders, program managers and engineers, allies and partners in the military and government in Europe, NATO and Israel, and the Indo-Pacific, specifically with Japan and Korea.I have engaged in television and print interviews with national and regional reporters (eg, Wall St. Journal, Associated Press, Reuters, BBC News, PBS) and utilized social media to communicate strategic and public affairs messages regarding operations, activities and investments, in alignment with U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives.Active Top Secret (Sensitive Compartmented Information) Clearance.Global Strategy Development and PlanningNational Security ExpertiseCapability DevelopmentTechnology InnovationScience & Technology Roadmap Development Foreign Government RelationsForeign Military SalesAllies & PartnersBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationsBudget DevelopmentPrint & On-Camera Media Experience