-Extensive experience in senior level leadership, operations, planning, and problem solving as well as the management of manpower, equipment, facilities and resources. Proven record of mission accomplishment, relationship/team building, mentoring/talent development, productivity, and efficiency. -As a program manager, extensive experience working with research and development organizations, both industry and government, along with project managers, customers and manufacturers to define, develop, and integrate requirements for new and improved capabilities, to include equipment, doctrine, manpower, training, and logistical support.-As a business developer, broad experience working with federal sector: successfully initiated and executed multiple projects with Dept of Defense, Dept of Justice and Dept of Homeland Security. --As a consultant, able to rapidly identify client requirements and objectives and then translate their strategic vision into executable plans of action which increase effectiveness and efficiency.-Colonel, United States Marine Corps (Retired): Career artilleryman--commanded a battalion and a regiment. Served as Chief of Staff/Executive Officer at battalion, regimental, brigade and division levels. Served as Operations Officer and Logistics Officer at battalion and regimental levels. Led 650 Marines and Sailors in combat in Iraq. Led 150 Marines, soldiers and airmen, US and British, while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan. Deployed to multiple locations across Middle East and Asia.