As Division Director, Professional Services Division, manages a portfolio of contracts in varying stages valued at ~$15M supporting Department of Defense, Department of State and NASA among others. Responsible for contract performance including contract management and deliverables, staffing, customer/client relationships, quality control and P&L. Selected by the Executive Director, Operations, to serve as interim Division Director for Telecommunications, Wireless and Data Support Services to Department of State, the largest contract in company history. On short notice, and in the absence of assigned Program Manager, successfully assembled required internal organizational resources together to provide for all facets of initial contract startup, including transition management, development and submission of required startup deliverables, negotiation and implementation of preferred subcontracts, and provided internal task order management. Provided value added support and input to Division Directors Strategic Planning process, establishing goals and objectives to ensure flow of economic revenue to support “100 year tribal longevity plan”.

Delivering creative business management/business development support to large and small businesses, to include American Indian Tribal (AIT) owned 8(a) certified enterprises. Quickly developed a customer base to provide opportunity identification, analysis, qualification and development; coordinate and research capture planning efforts, marketing and customer relations planning. Conduct business to business outreach, new and current client interface, and project management support by utilizing over 40 years combined corporate and military experience; develop coordinated executable long range strategic plans leading to long term growth and increased revenue.

Reporting directly to the President of AQuate, successfully grew new business by marketing and branding AQuate to prospective customers, government contracting officers, small business specialists, teammates and other prospective business clients about AQuate’s capabilities and socio-economic status. Identified and qualified business targets and opportunities valued at more than $100M in future work targets, providing advice and recommendations on business development and internal processes and procedures. Identified, qualified and led the effort to capture direct award contract valued at $17M supporting the Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative raising corporate revenue by 20%.

As Vice President and Division Manager, proactively managed a 90+ person division providing acquisition and management/decision support, systems of systems integration; scientific, engineering, technical and administrative support, management information systems support, and transformation/senior planning support across a geographically dispersed environment, with combined contracts valued over $100M. Responsible for overall mission performance, including profit and loss, completion of deliverables on schedule, business development, customer relations/customer service, policy development and compliance, strategic planning, recruiting and financial management. Quickly promoted to Vice President/Division Manager above more senior employees. Raised profit margin three years running during a time of reduced revenues. Implemented a previously underused Joint Venture with an American Indian Tribal owned 8(a) small business enterprise securing a US Army Reserve Command support contract, increasing revenue by $2.5M per year over four years. Opened an entirely new commercial market sector supporting the US Department of Transportation and transportation industry, winning a subcontract to support the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

Served as the Project Manager for Independent Assessments answering directly to the Group Manager. Responsible for all aspects of project management including profit and loss, marketing design, development, coordination, schedule and conduct of the panel sessions. Led a four person team of highly-specialized, senior management and systems analysts, in support of Independent Assessment Panels and Senior Advisory Groups. Planned, organized, facilitated and directed the panels comprised of former senior military and government officials, including retired general and flag officers, former members of the Senior Executive Service, former Assistant Service Secretaries, and senior civilians and subject matter experts from corporate, academic and business environments. Utilized a forum or panel format to provide a wide array of customers with senior consultant advisory services to conduct studies and analysis on management, acquisition, procurement, systems development and integration, staffing and logistics issues. In turn, helped customers make informed decisions and develop sound, well vetted action plans, improving procurement and performance delivery schedules, sustaining funding flow, and meeting quality and cost targets. Conducted individual research, studies and analysis developing CONOPS, standard operating procedures, management and action plans and strategic plans for select military, government and commercial customers.

Executive Administrative Officer to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Army (3-star general officer). Principal advisor and assistant to the CIO on personnel, administration, and human resources. Responsible for all facets of military and civilian personnel and administration, personnel security, and logistical support operations for the organization. Directed an 8-person executive support staff. Rebuilt a downsized staff into a cohesive, executive-level personnel support team, providing proactive management and administrative services, to include acquisition, assignment, retention, and support of a highly specialized team of world¬class communications, acquisition, and information technology professionals. Obtained additional funding, personnel authorizations, and office space to establish a Strategic Communications and Initiatives Office. Provided management overwatch for budgets in excess of $85 million. Successfully programmed and planned separate budgets in excess of $4.2 million, with unique spending limitations and requirements executed within full compliance, achieving 99.99 percent execution rate. Following 11 September 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon, conducted 100 percent accurate accountability operations, reporting status to senior leadership. In the aftermath, provided personnel status reporting, conducted follow-up personnel and morale support operations, and simultaneously supported fiscal year-end closeout in spite of the loss of supporting budget personnel.

Served as personal advisor and assistant to the Director. Developed, coordinated, and managed programs to meet goals and support organizational strategic plans, contributing to the Institute being selected as the Best Small Laboratory in the US Army for 1998. Provided corporate-level advice and guidance on personnel management and professional development. Refined and improved staff and administrative procedures for processing research support requests. Implemented revised property accountability measures resulting in 100% reconciliation and accountability for institute and lab equipment and property. As Military Advisor to the Chief, Army Personnel Survey Office, co-developed an automated Command Climate Survey, selected for Army-wide implementation. Received achievement award for redesigning an automated quality survey for senior leaders on The Joint Staff.

Principal personnel advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of the US'​ largest Foreign Military Sales organization ($70+ billion over 5 years). Directed, through five sub-directors, a staff of over 100 persons providing personnel services, manpower management, information management, dependent education, and community activities for 1,350 US personnel in eight locations throughout Saudi Arabia. Following a major terrorist attack in November of 1995, organized and led a crisis management operations center to support an overseas US military installation. Provided real-time personnel and casualty information to senior US political and military decision-makers. Nominated by subordinates and awarded a DoD Commendation. Following a second terrorist attack in June of 1996, successfully directed personnel accountability and evacuee processing operations, safely repatriating over 700 military and civilian family members to the US. Coordinated and obtained approval of an emergency family support benefits package. Received a second DoD Commendation. Raised personnel office ranking from 143rd worldwide to first place in less than two years. Received achievement award for fiscal innovation saving $4+ million over a 3-year period.

Operations Officer for the Army's Leader Development Office (LDO) and member of the Staff and Faculty of the US Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC). Coordinated operations of an executive-level management analyst team of eight subject matter experts providing strategic guidance to the Chief of Staff, Army (CSA), and senior Army leaders on training, education, and development of key leaders, directors, and managers. Managed and monitored the development and implementation of long-range personnel development initiatives and programs, including leader and management development, and corporate diversity. Coordinated recurring briefings and updates to senior Army leaders, Army Staff principals, and the Army Chief of Staff. Planned, developed, and conducted executive-level briefings to senior foreign military and civilian leaders. Coordinated a major training mission to El Salvador, and served as personnel management SME providing advice and guidance on establishment of military professional education system and personnel program. Principal editor of the Army's first manual on Leader Development. Developed and facilitated a course on the integration of leader and personnel development as a function of personnel programs management. Coordinated and prepared elements of a major permanent exhibit on US Army combat leaders for the Chief, LDO and Deputy Commandant, CGSC.

Directed, through four subordinate directors, operations of a 115-person organization with offices in three separate locations, covering a 90-kilometer span along the former Inter-German Border. Provided total personnel services to a widely dispersed organization of 16,000 in an international setting; principal personnel support organization supporting the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR) ("Blackhorse"). Implemented highly-effective customer service programs to reduce customer waiting times. In resource-constrained environment, raised level of service support to best in seven years. Developed effective training programs for diverse organizations. Received achievement award for improved organizational performance during annual training evaluation.