Craig Witte Email & Phone Number

Muskegon, Michigan, Us

Leads all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for program cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, execution, and delivery. Develops and maintains trusted customer relationships and communicate program status, metrics to senior management. Directs new business development activities and oversee new proposals. Provides leadership to coach, guide, and mentor designated program teams, ensuring compliance to all program requirements.

Saginaw, Michigan, Us

A key achievement, and the integral reason I was brought onboard at Merrill was to integrate the Aviation and Defense product lines into a cohesive organization. I did this and implemented a sustainable business plan for continued growth. Under my tenure, this new group increased sales 20X with a systematic penetration of core sub-markets and the deepening of customer relationships. Other key accomplishments include:• Reduced annualized spend $1M through Six Sigma / 5S initiatives.• Led 90+ personnel across 3 geographically-distributed facilities as a single corporate P&L center, driving results from strategic capture planning through successful execution, including projects like:- $100M+ Abrams M1A1 Tank Remote Weapon Station Program of Record with 100% on-time delivery.- $43M US Army Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) component/subsystem manufacturing.- $42M US Navy Aircraft Launch & Recovery Equipment (ALRE) component manufacturing contract.- $40M US Navy AC-130 Gunship Weapon System Manufacturing 5-year IDIQ contract.The major customer awards we received are testaments to the relationships we forged and our dedication to excellence:• 2014 Lockheed Martin / Sikorsky Innovative Supplier of the Year (S-97 Raider production)• 2016 Lockheed Martin / Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) "Top Five Supplier" Tactical Missile / Combat Maneuver System (TM/CMS) Line of Business (USMC Amphibious Combat Vehicle integration)• 2017 Lockheed Martin / Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) Outstanding Small Business Supplier (MK-41 Vertical Launch System armor deck plate production)

San Diego, Ca, Us

In this role, I defined the strategy to expand the Intelligence Community portfolio then implemented that strategy to capture sales/bookings, define forecasts, and coordinate new technology roadmaps. Additional achievements were:• Developing a targeted C4ISR campaign for South American military customers, including briefings with the Colombia Minister of Defense and Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.• Led an M&A team to identify candidates and perform due diligence of multiple candidates, leading to $120M acquisition of Abraxis Corporation by Cubic Corporation.• Increased pipeline by $400M, implementing innovative pursuit strategies and prioritizing resources.

Falls Church, Va, Us

• Created strategic roadmap and business pursuit strategy for Geospatial & Emerging Technologies business unit. • Grew revenue 400% by developing new customers and expanding markets. • Developed targeted capture plans, performed competitive assessments, wrote winning proposals, and delivered $60M strategic multi-year contract awards.• Initiated bi-annual Airborne ISR Community of Interest (COI) meetings to facilitate cross-company collaborations.

Melbourne, Florida, Us

• Established the National Programs Operation Center, defining the office mission and vision, implementing long-term staffing plans, including hiring and mentoring engineering staff. • Initiated business development activities, developing strategic relationships and serving as a technical liaison between customers and senior management.

Ms, Electrical Engineering

Bs, Electrical Engineering

Master'S Certificate, Project Management