• Lead technical sourcing, commercial development, and industrialization of capital construction programs at Rivian, enhancing internal build capabilities.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and execute procurement & sourcing strategies for capital expansion programs.• Manage supplier relationships and collaborated with Finance, Project Controls, Legal, & Facilities/PMO to drive successful outcomes.

Sourcing complex operational spends, capital construction, R&D/NPI, contract manufacturing, capital equipment, corporate services, and logistics. Execute operational improvement & COGS reduction programs.Clients include a mature startup in cell & gene therapy (biotech/pharma), a medical/PPE manufacturer & distributor, and a CPG manufacturer capital expansion projects in Mexico.

Specialized in infrastructure program management and expeditionary supply chain development, deployed globally, commanded at the company and battalion levels; activated and deployed 3 times, twice for Operation Enduring Freedom. Last 3 roles: - Commander, 841st Engineer Battalion, Miami, Florida (2007-2010)- Director of Logistics, 143rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command (2011-2015), deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom- Faculty Instructor, US Army War College; led negotiations elective, faculty for strategic planning, and leadership (2017-2022)

Led the supply chain operations team (purchasing, systems, inventory, logistics, and capital projects), • providing hotel operating supply, facilities maintenance, and services (OS&E); supporting projects, FF&E installs, and logistics• developed and executed strategic roadmap to enhance existing P2P system to control new & necessary functionality, i.e., major module implementation (sales order management), provide superior inventory management KPIs (accuracy, inventory value/carrying cost), automated scanning device system, demand forecasting (calculate min-max/EOQ), and fulfillment process (pick & ship)• implemented digital international freight/customs management platform• project design and construction oversight of a 110K SF office, warehouse, & industrial laundry facility

Marine technical services, spares, and consumables; $500M spend; $18M savings in 3 years• Led the strategic sourcing team, focused on key marine tech ops categories (engine, propulsion, deck machines, lifesaving systems, fire safety, navigation/comm, HVAC) • devised a phased strategic plan with measurable milestones for supplier performance, KPIs: $2.6M OPEX savings year 1; $5.3M OPEX/CAPEX savings in year 2; $10.7M combined savings in year 3; increased Req-to-PO automation to 50%; reduced PO-to-delivery lead times by >2 weeks • Co-led cross business-unit strategic sourcing initiate, 100 ships, delivered $10M savings opportunity

Sourced distribution and logistics categories, i.e., FREIGHT (primarily LTL & small parcel), FLEET (delivery straight trucks, tractors, forklifts, MHE, full-service leases, maintenance, fleet services), and FUEL (fuel card, propane), contributing to savings and cost avoidance in a collaborative/teaming environment, across 9 diverse and autonomous business units.

sourcing manufacturing capital equipment including automation and MRO• consolidated requirements across sites and projects to leverage spend volume of $512M and secure preferred pricing with OEMs; led team forecasted savings of $17M • MRO equipment spares, and consumables; $35MM annual spend, implemented with 20% PPV and 5% year-on-year continuous improvements; demand managed down $14M and 3-year est. savings of $5M. • Global maintenance team member focused on sourcing, process, and system improvements• Delivered results in process improvement around indirect material (MRO) business processes, demand-to-issuance, and optimization of inventory management.

Results-oriented change agent, strategic sourcing & procurement leader, complex operational spends and capital program management across various industries. Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Engineering & Construction Advisory Services practice 1998-2002 when IBM acquired PwC.