Jeff Strawn Email & Phone Number

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

*** Since March 2022 have been managing a very dynamic aircraft prototype-development program for our US Coast Guard customer, where production instructions & engineering data changed or were updated monthly***-Responsible for managing cost, schedule, risk, technical performance, and contractual deliverables (CDRLs). -Very familiar with dynamic & changing engineering requirements (redlines & CAD model changes), which drive hold points in procurement, which drive kit… Show more *** Since March 2022 have been managing a very dynamic aircraft prototype-development program for our US Coast Guard customer, where production instructions & engineering data changed or were updated monthly***-Responsible for managing cost, schedule, risk, technical performance, and contractual deliverables (CDRLs). -Very familiar with dynamic & changing engineering requirements (redlines & CAD model changes), which drive hold points in procurement, which drive kit manufacturing/production, which drive product shipping, which drive on-aircraft installations, which will drive the product delivery dates to the customer. -Briefed DoD customers monthly, as primary point of contact, on contractual monthly status & CDRL deliverables. -Integrated product team (IPT) leader/manager, and technical interchange meeting (TIM) leader/manager.-Very experienced with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS): Worked closely with the Master Scheduler and subcontractors to determine what engineering problems, WIP, long-leads, and other issues affected the driving path/critical path - Briefed MS Project output in monthly status CDRL to customer.-In 2024, was part of two proposal writing teams, earning new business, which bid on two different USG contracts. Show less

Rockwall, Texas, United States

Manufacture and sales of wearable, padded, impact-absorbing athletic belts, for smart phones & personal medical/electronic devices (e.g. insulin pumps). Product developer/Inventor of the Blake Belt (our flagship product). Supply chain/material manager.

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Tx

Served in five commands, over a 10-year period, in the Navy Reserve:Most recent role and command: Plans Officer (N5), Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG-5).Attend a 2-week annual training, Navy School, or operational support - Entrusted to handle classified material at the TS level. Manage the unit's annual training and active duty support. Write orders for a 50-person reserve unit. Liaise with forward deployed active duty members, to determine exercise and operational manning… Show more Served in five commands, over a 10-year period, in the Navy Reserve:Most recent role and command: Plans Officer (N5), Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG-5).Attend a 2-week annual training, Navy School, or operational support - Entrusted to handle classified material at the TS level. Manage the unit's annual training and active duty support. Write orders for a 50-person reserve unit. Liaise with forward deployed active duty members, to determine exercise and operational manning needs.Mobilized to United States Central Command (CENTCOM), MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL, April 2017 to November 2017. As a planner, in the J3 Operations Directorate, facilitated the Commander’s strategy execution, through operational planning and order writing.From 2015-March 2017, and then December 2017-November 2018, based at Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, as the Operations and Training Officer of the Third Fleet Maritime Air Operations detachment (C3F). Provide Air Operations Center (AOC) and electronic warfare consulting and expertise, across the DOD. Track monthly unit drill completion, Annual Training (AT) support, while crafting detachment end-of-month Chief of Staff slides/.pptx’s.From 2012-2014, based at the Joint Electronic Warfare Center (JEWC), Lackland Air Force Base, as Navy Reserve Component Executive Officer. Led mid-to-senior level intelligence specialists (IS’s) and cryptologic technicians (CT’s). Conducted personnel management, EW exercise support activities and research, supporting combatant commanders, and down-range deployers. From 2011-2012, based at the Joint Information Operations Warfare Center (JIOWC), Lackland Air Force Base, as Navy Reserve Component Plans Officer (N5). Conducted personnel management, and exercise support activities, supporting combatant commanders, and down-range deployers. Exercise Battle Captain. Show less

Dallas, Texas, United States

-As a part of the E175 flight-deck team, executed good CRM while safely and efficiently piloting company airliners.-Volunteered and selected to fly Gold Star/Snowball Express flights, associated with American Airlines and the Gary Sinise Foundation, every December, benefiting the families of our nation’s fallen heroes.-Completed Initial Operating Experience (IOE), May 2018.

Rockwall, Tx

Contracted to provide overseas piloting services in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. King Air 350 type rating, with 25.9 PIC & 25.6 SIC hours flown in May-June 2016.

Greenville, Tx

Responsible for entire project life cycle of an ongoing high-visibility Air Force reconnaissance aircraft maintenance program (> $50M per aircraft). As the Aircraft Depot Maintenance Manager, manage risk, cost, scope, schedule, and technical performance, while participating in negotiation of contract, and contract changes. Act as primary customer contact for program activities, while leading program review sessions, including technical evaluation. Aid in establishing design concepts,… Show more Responsible for entire project life cycle of an ongoing high-visibility Air Force reconnaissance aircraft maintenance program (> $50M per aircraft). As the Aircraft Depot Maintenance Manager, manage risk, cost, scope, schedule, and technical performance, while participating in negotiation of contract, and contract changes. Act as primary customer contact for program activities, while leading program review sessions, including technical evaluation. Aid in establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develop new business and expand product line with the customer. Manage cross functional teams as the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader. Responsible for contract Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), and revisions - Ensure Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items are captured, and maintained. Participated in follow-on contract bid. Show less

San Antonio, Texas Area

Electronic Warfare Advisor at the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO). Perform exercise white cell support and consulting services, primarily for Brigade through Corps level staffs, and Combatant Commands. Mentor deploying personnel on a broad range of EW issues, including attack-the-network principles, airborne electronic attack (AEA) integration, and counter-IED.

Pensacola, Florida, United States

Entrusted to instruct naval divisional disciplines to over 2500 newly commissioned Navy Officers, through classroom instruction and management scenario analysis, strengthening the Navy’s mission readiness. Improved training program by participating in yearly course review: Recommended outdated training be removed from curriculum, saving over 100 classroom hours per year.

Oak Harbor, Wa And Afghanistan

Electronic Warfare Expert/Radar Jamming Platform Operator:Acquired operational EW experience flying in Afghanistan – Completed 190 missions, flying OEF-applicable EA-6B Prowler mission sets. Gained extensive experience flying with U.S. and ISAF military forces. Personally planned over 50 Prowler missions during OEF. Aircraft Maintenance Division Program Manager: Led a maintenance division comprised of 45 electricians, ordnance handlers, and aircraft troubleshooters, supporting… Show more Electronic Warfare Expert/Radar Jamming Platform Operator:Acquired operational EW experience flying in Afghanistan – Completed 190 missions, flying OEF-applicable EA-6B Prowler mission sets. Gained extensive experience flying with U.S. and ISAF military forces. Personally planned over 50 Prowler missions during OEF. Aircraft Maintenance Division Program Manager: Led a maintenance division comprised of 45 electricians, ordnance handlers, and aircraft troubleshooters, supporting mission readiness at home and abroad. Managed a $2M budget and maintenance of Prowler ALQ-99 weapon systems. Schedules Officer (Operations):Coordinated capabilities of the squadron maintenance department with the mission requirements of OEF. Scheduled 729 combat missions, totaling 1,446 flight hours. Managed 5 EA-6B aircraft and 25 air crewmen to meet mission requirements, contributing to the squadron’s unprecedented 100% mission completion rate.Assistant Safety Officer: Relied upon to raise awareness of and abate hazardous conditions affecting squadron personnel, both on and off duty. Architect of squadron safety campaign, which became a featured best practice on the Naval Safety Center Website. Show less

Round Rock, Tx

Worked in the home and small business unit. Configured and sold custom-made computers, based on customer needs/desires.

Master, Business Administration

Recipient of the Pace Graduate Scholarship for academic success.

Education record

-Completed EA-6B Fleet Replacement Pilot Training, 2003-2004. -Flew the T-45A in advanced strike flight training, 2001-2003. Graduated.

Bachelor, Business Administration