Defense consulting with small to large companies. Broad expertise and experience with the DoD acquisition process and requirements development. Areas of special knowledge include ground combat systems, C4ISR systems, Soldier systems, and tactical networks.

Led the effort to reestablish General Motors in the defense industry. Developed the overall business strategy, built an effective team, implemented defense compliance requirements, and developed the leads for key defense programs.

Responsible for test and evaluation of all Army programs; commanded the largest test and evaluation command in DoD.* Commanded an organization of 9000 soldiers, civilians and contract employees. * Responsible for six major test centers across the US. * Advised Army and DoD senior leaders on program performance during testing. * Managed $5.5 billion in test resources and annual operating budget of $1 billion.

Assisted the Director, J7 in the development of U.S. military joint forces including doctrine, training, joint concept development, non-material solutions, support to international partners, and development of U.S. military cyber security capabilities. * Acted as senior military official for Joint Staff activities in the Hampton Roads, VA area. * Acted as liaison to the NATO Allied Transformation Command Headquarters, Norfolk, VA.

Responsible for developing and evaluating the Army's tactical network and for the conduct of the U.S. Army's Network Integration Evaluation (NIE). Supported the test and evaluation of all Army C4ISR systems. * Advised senior DoD leadership on the capabilities of the Army's tactical network and mission command systems* Developed the Army Warfighting Assessment (AWA) which evolved into the current Joint Warfighting Exercise (JWA)

Served as the Deputy Commanding General for Regional Command (East), International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), Afghanistan. Primary duties included advising and assisting the Afghan Army's 203rd Corps. Also provided oversight to multiple U.S. Security Force Assistance Teams. * Greatly improved the professionalism of the Afghan Army and police leadership in RC-E.* Helped Afghan security organizations establish effective staff procedures* Helped Afghan security organizations… Show more Served as the Deputy Commanding General for Regional Command (East), International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), Afghanistan. Primary duties included advising and assisting the Afghan Army's 203rd Corps. Also provided oversight to multiple U.S. Security Force Assistance Teams. * Greatly improved the professionalism of the Afghan Army and police leadership in RC-E.* Helped Afghan security organizations establish effective staff procedures* Helped Afghan security organizations establish effective programs in logistics, resource management, personnel, intelligence and operations. Show less

Deputy Director for Middle East plans and policy on the Joint Staff, J5. Responsible for advising the Director, J5 and the CJCS on Middle East plans and policy. Prepared the CJCS for Middle East travel and engagements. * Represented the CJCS in senior inter-agency policy meetings * Assisted in the development of US military policy in the Middle East* Supported US foreign military sales in the Middle East

Assistant Deputy Director for Middle East plans and policy on the Joint Staff, J5. Responsible for advising the Director, J5 and the CJCS on Middle East plans and policy. Prepared the CJCS for Middle East travel and engagements.

Iraq Division Chief within the Middle East Directorate in the Joint Staff, J5. Responsible for advising the CJCS and J5 on plans and policy pertaining to US military operations in Iraq.

Commanded an Army Combined Arms Brigade. Responsible for preparing the brigade for combat operations in Iraq including all aspects of training, maintenance and personnel readiness. Commanded the brigade during a 15-month combat deployment to Al-Anbar province in Iraq. * Successful counter-insurgency effort that resulted in daily attacks going from 30/day to 0 per day.* Greatly expanded and improved the Iraqi Security Forces in the central Anbar region.* Led the development and… Show more Commanded an Army Combined Arms Brigade. Responsible for preparing the brigade for combat operations in Iraq including all aspects of training, maintenance and personnel readiness. Commanded the brigade during a 15-month combat deployment to Al-Anbar province in Iraq. * Successful counter-insurgency effort that resulted in daily attacks going from 30/day to 0 per day.* Greatly expanded and improved the Iraqi Security Forces in the central Anbar region.* Led the development and reconstruction effort in central Anbar including the rebuilding of the provincial capital (Ramadi) and the provincial government center. Show less