Analyze business cases of potential companies for investment. Mentor and provide advice to portfolio companies. Assist with operations and program management needs.• Technical advisor and investor in this seed-stage virtual business accelerator.• Visit our newest company, NCAMEO @ http://ncameo.com/

Led a staff (8 direct reports, 5 departments) of over 100 personnel; developed a $6 million annual budget for infrastructure operations and maintenance for 4 campuses and 1 training facility. Provided electrical, gas, water, sewer, refuse removal, and emergency response for 750 faculty, 850 staff employees, 28,000 students and retail business. Developed a $20 million annual budget providing services in planning, design, construction activities, project management, and plant operations. Developed Board of Trustees agenda items. Met with and collaborated with general contractors, design firms, local municipalities, the general public, engineers, college stakeholders, and insurance adjusters. Provided technical advice to senior college executives for engineering, capital improvement programs, cost estimating, feasibility studies, space analysis, master planning, design, and construction. Achievements:• Planned, designed, and executed 50 projects worth more than $51 million.• Initiated first college-wide master plan in over 17 years.• Led college-wide stakeholders in developing a state-approved and fully funded $5.8 million Trades Building renovation, a $60 million Workforce Building and $5.2 million Student Services Center remodel in our annual Capital Improvement Plans.• Led state-wide 5 Year Educational Plant Survey working group with Florida Colleges and Florida Department of Education. Best practices developed and shared.• Created green, amber, and red levels of service for operations; allowed senior executives to make prudent choices within budget constraints."I appreciate your leadership and "get it done" attitude". Dr. Georgia Lorenz, College President

Planned and coordinated all West Point Admissions activity within Florida's 6th Congressional District. Provided advice and support to the congressman's local staff office. Academy Board Member that provided the congressman the recommended ranking of candidates who receive a nomination after a thorough vetting process. Responsible for recruiting students, interviewing and evaluating candidates and overseeing the entire admissions process for high school students. • Mentored students in recommended coursework to best prepare them for admittance into West Point.

Responsible for all aspects of running a campus of 15,000 people to include engineering, facilities & space management, public works, dormitories, housing, contracting, auditing & compliance, environmental health & safety, schools, & university/higher education programs. Led a staff (10 direct reports, 7 departments) of 800 employees in developing & executing a $50 million annual operations budget. Developed and executed a $20 million annual budget for dining facilities, retail, lodging, and sports facilities. Managed training and teaching of leadership and staff development. Achievements:• Used innovative best practices to reduce significant annual budget losses into annual profits of $1.5 million and $800 thousand for capital investment programs.• Developed a critical operations infrastructure one month early and under budget; facility set the standard across the global enterprise. • Negotiated with Belgian government to receive $250 million to rebuild the campus' 600 homes & apartments. • Authored and negotiated employees’ labor contract resulting in $1 million/year savings. • Developed strong community and working relationships with local, regional and federal agencies, regulators and elected officials at every level of government.“From planning to execution, Colonel Doug Bentley epitomized the type of hard charging officer commanders cherish.” Brigadier General Roger Cloutier

Led 20 senior professionals (3 direct reports, 2 departments) in developing, planning, resourcing, and synchronizing all engineering operations in hazardous conditions. Oversaw training and teaching engineers on use of new equipment and technologies.Achievements:• Subject matter expert in program management, supply chains, and construction.• Managed processes of well-drilling teams that increased potable water-producing capabilities 10%.“He is a force to be reckoned with when advocating for resources to support U. S. Forces in Afghanistan.” Major General Timothy McHale

Fully-funded scholarship. Only top 9% (70 out of 800) of senior leaders selected. Achievements:• Taught national security and defense policy courses. Led seminars on U. S. - Canada security.• Authored "How can France's new NATO Policy be Explained vis-à-vis European Security Cooperation?" research paper.

Led 8 senior professionals in developing, planning, synchronizing and executing a $1.2 billion construction program to create a consolidated education and training campus. Organized and led a weekly synchronization meeting with all department heads and stakeholders that developed and implemented goals, established project priorities, and de-conflicted issues. Achievements:• Developed and implemented plan to move 10,000 personnel from Texas to Oklahoma within 2 years while simultaneously maintaining education and training missions at two locations. • Built consensus with city of Lawton, Oklahoma and surrounding areas to provide municipal services and support capabilities to absorb a 12% increase in population within 2 years. • Developed strategic communications products for key C-suite executives. • Successfully competed for multi-million dollar budget increase for for new dormitories, dining facilities, and a reception center. • Created a relocation web site providing 24/7 support; set the standard across global enterprise.• Authored “Leading Change at the Garrison Level” for U. S. Army Journal of Installation Management; sharing my expertise in leadership and best practices across the global enterprise. “Doug Bentley is the best Colonel I have served with in my 25 years.” Colonel Robert Bridgford

Led 14 senior professionals (3 direct reports, 2 departments) responsible for analyzing and programming all resources to operate all 179 Army campuses world-wide (multi-billion dollar program). Achievements:• Gained approval of a multi-billion dollar top-line budget increase by leading multiple teams analyzing requirements and developing creative solutions to influence C-suite decision makers.• Led efforts to achieve a 90% rate (had been < 80%) of operations support and restoration and modernization of Army facilities worldwide. "Every task and mission has been executed with mature coordination, good judgment, and forethought." Lieutenant General Steve Speakes

Developed creative and transformational initiatives for C-suite executives. Achievements:• Automated the review process that improved business plans managers' efficiencies by 25%.• Successfully influenced key stakeholders with divergent priorities in developing creative solutions."Doug Bentley ranks in the top 2% of all Lieutenant Colonels I have rated." Lieutenant General Dave Melcher

Led an international staff (10 direct reports, 7 departments) of over 375 personnel in developing and executing a $45 million annual budget for infrastructure operations and maintenance, emergency operations center, transportation requirements, and logistical support for the campus. Developed and executed a $20 million annual budget in contracted support services for material, design, construction, building and grounds maintenance and repair, custodial services, and project management services for all facilities. Achievements:• Led the technical working group that delivered the first-ever campus 10 year master plan.• Subject matter expert in engineering, design, cost estimating, feasibility studies, master planning, facilities management, space management, contract compliance, and renovation & construction.• Implemented a project review board process for all project managers, customers, and stakeholders that significantly enhanced customer care, saved money, and saved time.• Designed and implemented a comprehensive labor/management training program for all supervisors and labor leaders resulting in no major labor incidents in 4 years.“Doug Bentley gets things done in an international environment complicated by complex funding requirements and international contracting labor laws……..His keen eye for finding cuts while maintaining effectiveness and responsiveness has led to the reorganizing and merging of critical service elements.” Brigadier General Richard Tryon

Led the operations, training, and administration of a staff (11 direct reports, 9 departments) of 825 personnel in resource management, information management, logistics, internal review, security, safety, public affairs, equal opportunity, and emergency management. Developed and executed a $185 million annual budget providing services in planning, design, construction, and operations. Fostered community relations with state and federal agencies and the public. Managed training and teaching of leadership and staff development. Achievements:• Reduced discretionary spending by over $4 million; 55% beyond the most optimistic projection. • Led the management team during collective bargaining resulting in a newly signed labor contract. • Successfully managed departments with disaster relief; partnered with FEMA, state, and local officials. • Re-energized the support staff to be the most customer-focused within a 5 state region; received customer service award. “Major Bentley performed beyond my wildest expectations.” Colonel Tom Holden

Responsible for the timely and accurate coordination of personnel and equipment support across multi-level organizations worldwide. Tasks included screening, verification, compliance, safety, and internal staffing. Ensured timely notification across the enterprise. Subject matter expert for engineering.

- Taught Calculus and Differential Equations; focused on interactive classrooms.- Led faculty professional development for Calculus assistant professors.- Faculty advisor for teams competing in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling.- Served as a mentor and role model for cadets preparing to become Army officers. - Planned and supervised military instruction during summer training and exercises.