As a Director of Business Development at Aireon LLC, I lead the strategy and execution for the national security market with innovative commercial space solutions for air domain surveillance. With over 25 years of experience in defense and intelligence, I have a deep understanding of the requirements, budgeting, and acquisition processes for delivering technical solutions that solve critical problems. I am directly responsible to the C-suite for market analysis, marketing plan, product development, capture strategy, and revenue planning.Previously, I served as a Deputy Director at the National Reconnaissance Office, where I directed 180 intelligence professionals in the development, acquisition, and operations of communications systems supporting unique DoD and Intelligence Community global activities. I managed a portfolio of 15 programs and projects, with a total budget of $450M, and aligned them with strategic objectives and customer goals. I also mentored and developed six senior managers, promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation. I am a qualified U,S. Navy Space Cadre member, and earned a Kellogg Executive Education certificate in Business Analytics. I have a master's degree in National Security and Resource Strategy from the Eisenhower School at National Defense University, and another master's degree in Organizational Management from The George Washington University. I am passionate about developing strategy, business relationships, and partnerships to bring commercial and dual-use technologies to national security customers. I hold a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
Listed skills include Operational Planning, Security Clearance, Dod, Military Experience, and 10 others.