I am an experienced engineering leader focused on delivering measurable results. I have led teams in winning and executing federal contracts, resolving multiple performance rating problems, facilitating change order negotiations, and project recovery. My experience covers organizational leadership, construction, facilities and project management, strategic business development and team building. I was a career officer in the US Army Corps of Engineers, where I led teams of professionals to build large, technically advanced facilities in secure environments and field facilities in austere tactical settings. I continue to hold a current, high-level DOD security clearance. While Chief Engineer for the Port of Virginia, I created a more focused and integrated approach to capital construction, facility maintenance programs, and multi-media environmental compliance. I developed innovative applications of GIS and information technology for port facilities management, My communications skills include frequent public speaking engagements and training in Environmental Risk Communications. I am the published co-author of an ASCE engineering manual of practice, as well as multiple professional magazine articles. I speak regularly at university and other professional events to help grow the next generation of STEM professionals.I focus on strong professional relationships across government and industry, team building, and on achieving results. I am also committed to promoting the profession of Engineering through the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)(Fellow), the Army Engineer Association (AEA)(life member), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)(Fellow) and the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)(Fellow). For 2019-2021, I was selected as one of three National Vice-Presidents of SAME. I have also served on SAME, NSPE and VSPE Boards of Directors, and completed a second term as Virginia's NSPE House of Delegates representative.