Dan Rock Email & Phone Number

Haltom City

I started and owned a screen printing business. I shut the business down because of vandalism of all my equipment by an employee.

Gainsville, Tx

The Zodiac Seats US Division offers a comprehensive range of products: Economy class, Business Class and First class passenger seats. Zodiac Seats US holds the #2 worldwide market share.As a senior program manager, I lead aircraft seat development programs for Delta Airlines, Singapore Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Korean Airlines that meet FAA regulations and tests. Received Gold and Silver awards for leading a team in an offsite situation to resolve a difficult customer service problem and resolution of internal production issues. Rescued a program that was three months behind schedule to get back on schedule and avert customer dissatisfaction with a major client. Identified and resolved significant design issues to avert significant warranty claims.

Dallas, Tx

Consulting for Aerospace companies.Developed and patented a light weight racket mounted tennis score keeping system. Forming distribution partnerships and selecting manufacturing, packaging and working capital sources.Conducted development work concerning two additional patents for the sewing machine industry.

Richardson, Tx

EO Innovations develops and manufactures infrared systems for the US Marine Corp and provides custom manufacturing of optical components and assemblies for the drones flying in Iraq/ Afghanistan as well as for other military systems including missiles, vehicle and man-portable systems.o Reported to General Manager/ Member of the Leadership Team.o Led staff of ten program managers with cost center budget of $1.2M/yr.o Managed over 300 contracts each year with cumulative annual revenues of $50M+.o Interim leader for Supply Chain group of nine personnel for 18 months to resolve dept. crisis.Key Accomplishments• Achieved enterprise sales and profit objectives for 5 of the last 6 years while enterprise grew at 17% CAGR.• Rescued a major program ($75M annual revenue) with serious customer and technical issues that prevented shipment of product for 2 months.• Took over a program ($6M in annual revenues) in danger of customer litigation and corrected technical issues that prevented shipment of product for 4 months.• Volunteered and corrected a Supply Chain crisis involving personnel/processes averting significant impact on revenues and future business.• Generated competitive intelligence in support of annual strategic planning and two proposals (USMC Laser designator and NG laser designator component contract).

Fort Worth, Tx

ELBIT produces avionics for military aircraft like the F-16, C-130. Marketing Director for Air Force business unit with $100M in yearly revenues.o Reported to the Business Unit Vice President.o Identified, developed, and won new business against entrenched incumbents to support growth and profit objectives for the business unit.o Performed market analysis, strategy development and strategy execution.Key Accomplishments• Led two avionic system proposal teams. Won both proposals ($30M and $50M).• Generated competitive intelligence/competitor analysis for business pursuits (conducted competitor intel).• Led 20 RFI responses in support of customer inquiries.

Fort Worth, Tx

Williams Pyro is the leading Small Business Innovation Research grant awardee in the North Texas area.Accomplishments: • Telematics project - led team that took Wireless telematics product from concept through product launch for commercial vehicle fleet applications; created marketing collateral, developed ROI model, achieved first sale.• Maintenance project - Led team to develop hardware and software for legacy and future Navy ships for dramatic improvements in maintenance effectiveness, reduced costs and manning.• RFID project – led team to develop RFID-based solution for Navy ship food inventory• Innovator - Submitted two patent applications• Mentor/Trainer - Hired and trained 3 MBAs for successful sales positions

Mobile Workforce, Inc. - Seattle, WA, Director - Sales Support 2004System ID Warehouse – Plano, TX, Barcode Equipment Sales 2003Contract Consulting (strategy, competitive intel) 2002-2003IBM – Sommers, NY, Director - Competitive Intelligence (computer industry) 2001Texas Instruments (Defense division acquired by Raytheon) – Dallas, TX, Director 1978-2000 • Program Management (12 years) – Led two airborne system programs for the F-16 and F-18 aircraft supervising engineering staff of 35 engineers• Competitive Intelligence (3 years) – Assembled and led staff of 6 analysts supporting executive staff requirements and selected proposal support, annual budget of $1M; completed formal CI training based on Gilad-Herring Institute methodology; additional training in profiling, elicitation • M&A (2 years) - Led two cross-functional teams to acquire two companies with annual revenues of $10M and $30M • Operations Management (5 years) - Led 3 different optical factories (max of 105 employees); Achieved production records in all 3 factoriesTenneco Petrochemicals – Houston, TX, Operations Manager – Methanol 1977-1978Monsanto Petrochemicals – Texas City, TX, Operations foreman – Acetic Acid, Acrylonitrile 1974-1976Certifications• PMP certification (Level 4) - Raytheon training and certification required in lieu of PMP to manage programs up to $50M/yr• In final phase of pursuit of PMP cetification (www.PMI.org)• Active SECRET Clearance, DoD• Certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Professional• Professional Registered Engineer, Texas• Microsoft Office Software and SharePoint proficiency