Provide current and accurate information to the University community on all aspects of activities involved in funding research and scholarship at Kansas State University.http://www.k-state.edu/directories/academic.html• Provide technical expertise and outreach in support of Kansas State 2025 Vision http://www.k-state.edu/2025/.• Serve as an agent for coordination and collaboration between Kansas State Manhattan http://www.k-state.edu/, Salina http://www.salina.k-state.edu/, and Olathe http://olathe.k-state.edu/. • Champion efforts to enhance response to the Nations “Grand Challenges” in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) and Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities and Discovery (RSCAD) at Kansas State, within the state of Kansas, nationally and internationally.• Enable and influence Corporate Engagement opportunities between Government, Industry and Academia.• Inform and influence development and sustainment of the Kansas Statewide Strategy for Unmanned Systems.• Provide tailored consultative support to Colleges and Department of Kansas State University. • Provide liaison services with potential funding or regulatory governmental agencies. • Inform staff about potential opportunities for research and any other extramurally funded projects. • Coordinate proposal preparation, clearance, review, and submission of proposals. • Engage with faculty groups and others to support existing and planned activities and initiatives.• Support developing and facilitating interdisciplinary proposal teams from across the university and potential private sector partners.• Conduct liaison activities to: o monitor and contact governmental agencies regarding current programs; o solicit information about future directions in funded programs; o communicate information to faculty and staff; and o stimulate and enhance interest in Kansas State University

Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) USMC TENCAP SPO ManTech International.Provided technical support and senior level subject matter expertise in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; Acquisition and rapid prototyping in support of the USMC TENCAP program and HQMC Intelligence Department.Supported the standup and organization of HQMC Intelligence Departments, Technology Innovation Directorate (TID).Supported efforts associated with Information Technology Acquistion Reform, Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Technology Insertion and Transition.Championed Innovation efforts and methodologies for process improvement, organizational change and more responsive, effective and relevant support for competitive advantage and responsiveness.Advised and implemented business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and the coordination of people and resources.Managed scientific and technical experts in the conduct of concepts refinement, agile research and development, systems engineering and development of responsive intelligence and information technology capabilities, testing and evaluation and systems development from concept to prototype to delivery for field user evaluations (FUE). Established a clearly articulated vision and mission statement for the organization to establish focus and orientation for near, mid and long term goals and business development.Coordinated, planned and worked closely with elements from within the US Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, USMC, external research and development organizations, industry and academia in order to identify and provide rapid response to critical capability gaps.

Managed scientific and technical experts in applied research and development, systems engineering and concepts development for autonomous systems integration into the national air space.Established a clearly articulated vision and mission statement for the group to establish focus and orientation for near, mid and long term goals and business development.Coordinated, planned and worked closely with elements from NASA, FAA, DoD, industry and academia within designated research areas.

Chief Operating Officer (Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and ReconnaissanceTask Force (ISR TF), Pentagon, Washington DC)Implemented actions necessary to coordinate, plan and deliver in record time over $7B in ISR capabilities for Iraq and Afghanistan to meet critical requirements.Supervised a staff of over 50 senior military, government civilian, and contractor employees in rapidly identifying critical ISR capabilities for acquisition and delivery covering 8 Integreated Process Teams (IPTs).

Provided subject matter expertise on Intelligence related matters requiring decision or input at the Departmental and National level. Served as the Director and Senior Subject Matter Expert for Strategic Intelligence Planning.Served as the Senior Marine Corps Intelligence representative within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (OUSDI).Led a highly skilled staff of senior government and contractor personnel in strategic intelligence planning in support of National and Theater contingency planning.Identified gaps and shortfalls in Department of Defense (DoD) intelligence collection, production, exploitation, analysis and dissemination capabilities.Coordinated strategic planning considerations and interagency roles, requirements and responsibilities as part of the DoD response to Pandemic Influenza and other Homeland Defense/National Response/Critical Infrastructure planning efforts and activities.Supported strategic, operational and tactical planning considerations and coordination between Office of the Secretary of Defense Agencies/Offices, the Services, Combat Support Agencies, and the Combatant Commands.Provided key senior level leadership as an intelligence subject matter expert for Department level policy, guidance and oversight resulting in enhanced efforts to integrate, collaborate and focus intelligence contributions to national security issues.

Served as an Intelligence Analyst, Intelligence Officer, Imagery Officer, Space Operations Officer, DAWIA Level III Certified PM for Intelligence Systems and Commanding Officer at various units before retiring as the Chief of Staff for the Secretary of Defense Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Task Force (ISR TF).

Led a complex staff of military, government civilian, and contractor employees.Effectively and efficiently executed actions for a portfolio in excess of $1.4 Billion.Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certified in Program Management.Professional Certificate in Program Management from Florida Institute of Technology.Provided direct supervision of the team that developed the Chameleon and Hunter high power jammers that contributed significantly to the reduction of casualties from Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan.Established comprehensive transformation strategy for intelligence programs migration to meet emerging needs of the Marine Corps between 2005-2015.Expedited fielding of over 12 Urgent Operational Needs Requirements to Marine Forces executing operations in OIF and OEF.Coordinated an extensive requirements traceability matrix between project officers and the commands systems engineers resulting in streamlined efficiencies in product development, testing and evaluation and sustainability.Supervised development of in-depth procedures for fiscal planning, requirements management and integration, and acquisition planning that aided numerous programs being delivered in record time and under budget.Created a team oriented environment between the Marine Corps Combat Development Command requirements branch, the Marine Corps Operational Testing and Evaluation Activity and PM Intelligence that significantly enhanced developmental, testing and evaluation and fielding activities of the PM.

Provided detailed technical expertise and consulting skills in defining and promoting internal security services to Embassies throughout Western Europe and Canada.Coordinated extensively with US Ambassadors and other Department of State senior officials in proper employment of Marine Security Guards and effective implementation of force protection and anti-terrorism measures.Established comprehensive fiscal management program resulting in significant cost savings for MSGBn and the Department of State.Championed life-safety/quality of life programs for MSG residence program.

Managed a highly skilled staff of technical experts responsible for establishing Service level policy for Imagery, Geospatial and associated information management matters for the Director of Intelligence and Commandant of the Marine Corps. •Drove improved coordination and efficiencies between staff organizations performing plans and policy functions; requirements identification and analysis; and systems development, integration and fielding. •Established a common vision framework of goals development and management to enhance planning efficiencies, reduce duplication of effort, and streamline operational efforts.•Represented USMC Service imagery and geospatial information requirements within numerous national and commercial forums and organizations.•Developed a comprehensive MAGTF precision targeting study in coordination with MCCDC study selection board resulting in one of only 11 studies being selected for execution out of 55 nominations.•Devised development and procurement of the Expeditionary Warfare Information Library (EWIL) that became the cornerstone of the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity reach-back and pre-positioned intelligence Center of Excellence.•Designated a Line of Demarcation Specialist, advised the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) on proper responsibilities for acquisition, logistical support and long term sustainment authorities between the Service and Combat Support Agencies.•Provide critical guidance and on critical issues regarding imagery and geospatial support across Marine Corps echelons requiring geospatial products and support from the National level. •Directed a comprehensive effort that resulted in the deployment of over $7M in Imagery Product Libraries from NIMA to 51 units across the Marine Corps.•Acted as the Director of Marine Corps Intelligence subject matter expert for imagery systems and architectures at numerous forums across the Department of Defense.

Studied senior level staff planning and joint, coalition, and unified operations.•Core curriculum centered on joint level operations with a focused program designation in Space Operations.•Concurrently attended graduate level courses, attaining a Masters of Arts, with Graduation Honors, in Computer Resources and Information Management from Webster University.

Responsible for coordinating and supervising intelligence operations and evaluating overall customer satisfaction for intelligence support to a consumer base of over 40,000 personnel. •Coordinated detailed support for deploying units assisting in identifying information needs and requirements, organizing and prepositioning information, and in streamlining operating procedures and techniques.•Identified and supervised information needs and collections requirements management across the organization.•Developed and streamlined operational procedures for conducting information operations, requirements management, and dissemination management across virtual support networks.•Designated a Subject Matter Expert for Intelligence provided focused support in developing and revising the Marine Corps Intelligence training and readiness programs, curricula, and directives. •Developed and submitted technical proposals for computer resources and information management needs of the organization.

Responsible for multi-source intelligence operations management as the Commanders representative for intelligence in support of over 2,200 personnel.•Participated in OPERATION SAFE DEPARTURE, a non-combatant evacuation that resulted in the safe evacuation of 105 Americans and 67 third country nationals.•Led intelligence and collections operations across strategic, operational and tactical levels.•Implemented innovative programs for enhanced support across the organization.•Integrated disparate support elements for greater efficiencies.•Initiated the designed and refinement of an information, network, and communications architecture for focused, tailorable, and responsive support.•Briefed the Assistant Secretary of Defense Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I)/DOD Chief Information Officer (CIO) on intelligence capabilities, requirements, operations, and needs for real time data within a global information environment.

Served as the Senior Departmental Requirements Officer DRO) for Marine Corps Intelligence, Head for the Imagery Section, and Head for the Collection Section for Marine Corps wide support.. •Initiated development of a Marine Corps wide standing requirements program focused on enhancing Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities. Resulted in the establishment of a worldwide database on beaches and coastal landing zones that were instrumental in both military and civil applications.•Provided original documentation to national /DOD acquisition and systems engineering organizations identifying technical requirements for imagery exploitation, production, and dissemination within a digital environment.•Represented the Marine Corp within numerous working groups and forums. Integrated disparate support elements for greater efficiencies.•Provided detailed analysis and orientation for knowledge based information processing and visualization strategies in support of future architecture developmental efforts.•As a Subject Matter Expert, represented the USMC as an expert panelist during an Intelligence Community Exploitation Technology Symposium.

Commanded the unit during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Responsible for overall unit readiness, personnel and fiscal management, training, and sustainment.•Directed USMC service level imagery exploitation and dissemination efforts for strategic, operational and tactical requirements.•Led intelligence and collections operations across strategic, operational and tactical levels.•Served as the USMC program manager for the Imagery Prototype Initiative, a focused technical and research initiative that facilitated the Service effort to transition to digital imagery operations.•Served with the finest Imagery Analysts in DOD. .

Responsible for intelligence operations management as a Battalion Intelligence Officer and Surveillance and Target Acquisition Platoon Commander.•Developed and directed a comprehensive training program for surveillance and target acquisition and sniping operations.•Led Marines towards common goals and enhanced operational efficiency.•Identified critical operational intelligence gaps in support of the organization.•Directed intelligence training support for a multinational coalition training program.•Selected as one of three USMC representatives for an exchange program with the British Royal Marines.

Responsible for intelligence analysis, training, and publications management. •Co-created a Marine Corps wide standardized publications system.•Developed and implemented innovative programs for training support across the organization.•Implemented procedures that streamlined intelligence operations.•Meritoriously promoted to Corporal.•Selected to the Enlisted Commissioning Program.