Provides Business Development leadership and directs the overall Navy Strategy and the capture of Strategic Navy Programs across the 10 business units within the Maritime & Combat Support Systems Group of DRS.

P&L responsibility for the electric machinery product line (~$18M per year) supporting various military and commercial applications including ship propulsion, power generation, hybrid electric drive, renewable energy, on board vehicle power and the oil and gas industry.

Responsible for program management and leadership of DRS's Hybrid Electric Drive programsLead a DDG51 Class Ship Hybrid Drive back-fit feasibility study whose success lead to a $32M contract award and resulted in the Navy planning for this modification as a future Program of Record.

Provided direct programmatic, engineering, and technical support to the Office of Naval Research in support of new technology development including concept development, program planning and management, budgeting, solicitation, proposal and technology reviews, and program oversight. Responsible for the establishment of system and prototype required capabilities, performance metrics, and test and evaluation exit criteria.

Deputy Division Director of 17 multi-disciplinary scientists and engineers.Managed $60M for advanced hull and electrical ship system designs to ensure continued technical superiority for U.S. Naval services.Program Manager for advanced ship designs and seabasing ensuring proper planning, execution, testing and evaluation.

Retired U.S. Navy Commander with over 22 years of service as an Engineering Duty Officer, Surface Warfare Officer and as a Nuclear Electrical Operator. As an Engineering Duty he served as a Deputy Division Director at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), served as the Maintenance Requirements Officer and as the CG47 Type Desk Officer at Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT), was a Master Electrical Engineering Instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy, and held various… Show more Retired U.S. Navy Commander with over 22 years of service as an Engineering Duty Officer, Surface Warfare Officer and as a Nuclear Electrical Operator. As an Engineering Duty he served as a Deputy Division Director at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), served as the Maintenance Requirements Officer and as the CG47 Type Desk Officer at Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT), was a Master Electrical Engineering Instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy, and held various leadership roles at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.His operational tours include service on the USS BARRY (DDG52), USS O’BANNON (DD987), and enlisted service on the USS QUEENFISH (SSN651). Show less

Maintenance Requirements and Budget OfficerManaged the scheduling and budgeting of $400M for depot level ship repairs.Supervised 16 Engineers and Financial Analysts. Developed and issued improved maintenance guidance and directives for the entire Atlantic Surface Fleet.Led several process improvements including the development and implementation of new business rules for depot level ship repairs which have streamlined the process reducing cycle times by over 15%.Cruiser Type… Show more Maintenance Requirements and Budget OfficerManaged the scheduling and budgeting of $400M for depot level ship repairs.Supervised 16 Engineers and Financial Analysts. Developed and issued improved maintenance guidance and directives for the entire Atlantic Surface Fleet.Led several process improvements including the development and implementation of new business rules for depot level ship repairs which have streamlined the process reducing cycle times by over 15%.Cruiser Type Desk OfficerManaged $60M in ship repairs and modernization, supervised 12 Engineers.Planned and managed 14 highly successful major ship repair/alteration projects on time and within budget. Show less

Responsible for instruction, motivation, counseling and mentoring of undergraduate students.Identifying a gap in the curriculum for the study of motors, generators, and power electronics, completely re-designed and re-wrote a senior level course better reflecting modern technologies. Coordinator for a course of 319 students.

Reduced cost overruns and outstanding unpaid accounts by more than $6M in less than 4 months.Implemented a new business processes including new financial metrics.; Responsible for the successful planning, integration and execution of the maintenance effort from the perspective of cost, schedule, and quality. Consistently within budget and on or ahead of schedule. Implemented risk management techniques resulting in considerable cost savings.

Responsible for all business operations dealing with surface ships including the administration of funds, communication with customer activities, and tracking of project financial status. Managed 11 financial analysts and $150M.

Responsible for all aspects of operation, maintenance, budget, training, safety, and administration of the gas turbine main propulsion plant. Supervised 30 Sailors.Led several engineering design improvement efforts during the construction of this ship which was the first of its class to be built at that shipyard. Helped to shape the future capabilities of this entire class of ship. Qualified as Engineering Officer of the Watch and Officer of the Deck.; NavigatorResponsible for… Show more Responsible for all aspects of operation, maintenance, budget, training, safety, and administration of the gas turbine main propulsion plant. Supervised 30 Sailors.Led several engineering design improvement efforts during the construction of this ship which was the first of its class to be built at that shipyard. Helped to shape the future capabilities of this entire class of ship. Qualified as Engineering Officer of the Watch and Officer of the Deck.; NavigatorResponsible for all voyage planning and the safe navigation of the ship as well as the administration, training and budgeting of the Navigation, Administration and Medical Departments.Damage Control Assistant and Repair OfficerResponsible for all aspects of the ship's damage control systems and doctrine. Responsible for the ship's quality control program and all controlled work packages. Qualified as Engineering Officer of the Watch and Officer of the Deck. Show less

Responsible for the safe operation and electrical maintenance of the nuclear propulsion plant. Superior performance in Electrician "A" school, Nuclear Power Training and aboard the ship resulted in selection for a Navy ROTC scholarship and commissioning as an Officer.