Kenneth Juergens Email & Phone Number

Rochester, New York Area

West Hartford, Ct

A senior defense executive with P&L responsibility for all USG and International markets totally over $100+ Million dollars. Led and captured a $180M M-4 rifle re-Compete USG contract that Colt Manufacturing Company LLC previously lost in 2013. During my tenure, I led the win of USG Foreign Military Sales contracts – worth $55M. Targeted an International strategy to produce $50M in revenue which was a record year at Colt. Manage a group of over 60 International sales representatives that cover… Show more A senior defense executive with P&L responsibility for all USG and International markets totally over $100+ Million dollars. Led and captured a $180M M-4 rifle re-Compete USG contract that Colt Manufacturing Company LLC previously lost in 2013. During my tenure, I led the win of USG Foreign Military Sales contracts – worth $55M. Targeted an International strategy to produce $50M in revenue which was a record year at Colt. Manage a group of over 60 International sales representatives that cover over 90 countries. Responsible to lead and manage 6 direct reports and report directly to the CEO. Responsibility for all USG contractual obligations (State Dept, FBI and other homeland security depts.), new business opportunities, budget management and International customers. Have increased my revenue in USG by double percentages, our Canadian operations by 9% and finally my International Operations by 12% Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Profit and loss responsibility for $500M Global Logistics & Development Solutions (GLDS) group that includes direct management and control of 26 significant programs for both International and domestic customers in over 20 countries with responsibility for 2800 employees. DynCorp's State Department business unit and name brand, fell under my leadership. My group had the highest EBITDA margin in the corporation, exceeded previous year profit by over 31% and exceeded pipeline sales targets for… Show more Profit and loss responsibility for $500M Global Logistics & Development Solutions (GLDS) group that includes direct management and control of 26 significant programs for both International and domestic customers in over 20 countries with responsibility for 2800 employees. DynCorp's State Department business unit and name brand, fell under my leadership. My group had the highest EBITDA margin in the corporation, exceeded previous year profit by over 31% and exceeded pipeline sales targets for following year. My team achieved the highest award fees ever on three significant group programs. Also served on the Board of Directors for several large Joint Ventures in the UK, US and Australia. Recent significant wins by DynCorp International in the last several months are directly attributed to his efforts while leading my group as the Group Vice President. Show less

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

Profit and Loss as well as Business Development and Capture responsibility on all Joint Programs within Oshkosh Defense. Responsible for over 5 major programs delivering over $400 million annually and in the case of M-ATV - a $5.5 Billion win, oversaw 5 direct reports and 1800 employees. Led the successful $5.5 Billion capture of the Mine Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP) -All Terrain Vehicle (ATV); M-ATV Program and development of the M-ATV family of vehicles (FoV) - one of the… Show more Profit and Loss as well as Business Development and Capture responsibility on all Joint Programs within Oshkosh Defense. Responsible for over 5 major programs delivering over $400 million annually and in the case of M-ATV - a $5.5 Billion win, oversaw 5 direct reports and 1800 employees. Led the successful $5.5 Billion capture of the Mine Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP) -All Terrain Vehicle (ATV); M-ATV Program and development of the M-ATV family of vehicles (FoV) - one of the biggest wins in Oshkosh Defense history. Led, managed and oversaw the deliver highly mobile, well-protected platforms which saved thousands of lives in the Afghanistan Theater of Operations. Defense Secretary Gates visited Oshkosh Defense facilities to personally thank us and to state that no other company or program has produced so many vehicles during such a short time since the days of WWII. the M-ATV and work developing the JLTV directly contributed to Oshkosh Defense's wining the JLTV contract (the replacement for the US Military's HMMWV and is a multi-billion dollar contract).As well as M-ATV, had business development, capture and profit/ loss responsibility for the JLTV, the TPV, DLA logistics, Robotics and maintenance programs under his leadership. I sat on several boards during my tenure. I have been interviewed by the WSJ, USA TODAY, CNN, ABC, Fox News, Defense News, Military Logistics Forums as well as many other news outlets. I have an extensive background in Army and Joint Programs, as well as international experience. My background includes manufacturing, logistics, sales, marketing and recruiting experience, along with management and leadership experience, which has enabled me to lead the M-ATV and Joint programs to great success. Show less

International And Domestic Locations

An Army logistician and I will be inducted into the prestigious U.S. Army Ordnance Hall of Fame, I served in the U.S. Army where, during my 25-year tenure, I held positions of increasing responsibility and commanded at all levels. I retired after I commanded an overseas Brigade where I supported the European Command, the George C. Marshal European Center for Security Studies and the newly formed four star general Africa Command. I was an advisor to the CINC, USAREUR, EUCOM, AFRICOM (all four… Show more An Army logistician and I will be inducted into the prestigious U.S. Army Ordnance Hall of Fame, I served in the U.S. Army where, during my 25-year tenure, I held positions of increasing responsibility and commanded at all levels. I retired after I commanded an overseas Brigade where I supported the European Command, the George C. Marshal European Center for Security Studies and the newly formed four star general Africa Command. I was an advisor to the CINC, USAREUR, EUCOM, AFRICOM (all four star general commands); deployed to Uphold democracy leading a Battalion as a junior Major; selected for the Army fully Funded civilian Education program - MBA (Top 1% get selected), deployed frequently to NTC, JRTC and REFORGER. Was an Aide- de -Camp to a future 4 Star General and was an Executive Officer to a Two Star General - Senior Acquisition official at Tank Automotive Command, Warren Michigan. While in Battalion Command, I was selected as the number one Battalion Commander in the 10th Mountain Division out of 22 Commanders by the 10th Mountain Division Commander in 2001. Had extensive experience working with Non Governmental Organizations, State Department, Foreign Governments/ officials, Humanitarian Assistance and Joint Organizations. Awards include: LOM, Joint MSM, Army MSM (7x), ARCOM, AAM, HSM, NSDM, Overseas Ribbon, Airborne Medal among other awards. Show less

Masters, Strategic Studies, Top 10%

Studied national Security and policies and interacted with senior Defense Officials as well as lectures from important dignitaries..

Mba- Honors, Finance - Marketing - Entrepreneurship, Top 5%

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society for Business Schools My business case analysis was submitted as a part.

B.S, Engineering - Business Management

Activities and Societies: Varsity Wrestling Division 1 (three year Varsity letter winner), Various leadership responsibilities.

Regents Hs Diploma - Honor Programs, Advanced Math, Advanced Science, Advanced English And German, Top 10%

Activities and Societies: In 2010, I was inducted into the Hilton Central High School Hall of Fame. Student activities: NHS, DAR, Year.