Robert (Bob) Richardson Email & Phone Number

Derby, Vt

Recently completed the integration of TeamITAR into the Orion Global Trade organization. Successfully negotiated and established an affiliation agreement with SpenglerFox of Copenhagen allowing TeamITAR to expand their executive search and related talent services to their existing clients in Europe and Asia and to expand into areas in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas and Africa where SpenglerFox has offices and staff.Develop innovative and informative C-level symposiums, webinars and seminars for corporate officers, senior staff, general counsel, mid-market business owners and major trade associations serving the defense industry. These programs concentrate in specialized areas of export law and preservation of defense technology and include the ITAR, EAR, NISPOM, OFAC, CFIUS and FCPA. Assist in developing compliance and M&A program for the same industry. Spearheaded TeamITAR’s new executive search and selection division, tapping network of contacts to facilitate filling senior corporate positions in this market segment.• Programs consistently top rated by clients and attendees.• Developed and executed sold out program - 2012 Northeast/Mid-Atlantic ITAR Defense & Military Market Empowered Official/CEO Symposium in Boston. • Firm recently recognized and featured on Northrop Grumman’s corporate website.Relationship maintained with Amerivest Advisors to facilitate mid-market M&A transactions.

Derby, Vt

Key player in America’s first L3C (hybrid profit/non-profit – Newman’s Own business model) organization dedicating all their profits to charitable programs. Capitalize on extensive government operations, procurement and contracting experience for the benefit of businesses interested in pursuing contracting opportunities with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Proactive in utilizing extensive base of business contacts and relationships to match products and services with government needs and wants. Successfully pursued and secured three 5 year services contracts with the Department of Veteran Affairs. Developed contract teaming arrangement comprised of several manufacturers and in August 2012, successfully competed nationally and was awarded a 5 year contract to produce and supply assemblies for the full fleet of F-16s to include current and future foreign military sale aircraft.• Preferred regional consultant of the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center and others in interfacing with manufacturers in need of specialized contracting or developing and executing advanced contracting strategies.• Key factor in organization being recognized by President Obama and the Vermont Adjutant General.

Greenfield, Ma

Senior managing executive on a contract basis responsible for supervising and steering group of 11 senior corporate executives and business owners for one of America’s largest merger and acquisition intermediary firms, The Gottesman Company. Provided visionary leadership to executive members in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. Served on the executive committee, developing policies and programs to boost profitability for over 60 associates and 150 affiliates worldwide. Chief liaison and key advisor on all manufacturing related areas. Proactively monitored changes in manufacturing technologies.• Key player in several high profile business and economic development transactions including a $1.5 billion dollar IPO on the NYSE in the power generation industry.• Spearheaded a three-year project culminating in client successfully acquiring a portfolio platform with an EBIT of over $12MM on sales of $50MM.• Contributing columnist for INC Magazine’s online publication in the area of business development.• Closed largest number of transactions and earned the largest revenue for the firm in the firm’s history.

Greenfield, Ma

Single-handedly build highly successful manufacturers’ representative agency while gaining significant portion of market share throughout the Northeast, Eastern Canada and Central Europe. Delivered sales function for numerous clients on a contract basis. Provided direct support to represented manufacturers by developing engineered product for clients. Reviewed and optimized production schedules and implemented a mission-critical warehousing program to support Staples high growth domestically, in Canada and their new entry into the European market. • Awarded Staples’ Vendor of the Year Award. To this day, Staples continues as a key vendor of the firm I represented over 20 years ago.• Consistently drove sales for client firms, achieving increases as high as 1000%.• Moved from newest representative agency in a zero dollar market to top revenue generator out of 22 agencies for a $50MM firm, becoming responsible for almost 20% of their revenues.• Essential player in developing the Central European market for one client, orchestrating trade show participation, making introductions and providing translation/interpreter services.

Successful Air Force career split between active duty and the Air National Guard. Served in a variety of capacities including Minuteman ICBM operations, training, procurement and project management. Interfaced with major defense contractors including Boeing, TRW, GE, Aerojet General, Autonetics, Martin-Marietta and others. Additional positions as a squadron commander (800 member unit), wing executive officer (coordinating a Presidential visit including interfacing with pre-visit security and protection detail) and Comptroller.• Promoted ahead of contemporaries multiple times. Offered and accepted Regular Commission.• Air Force Academy Liaison Officer, 1st Congressional District, Iowa. Recognized by Academy Superintendent for outstanding service to the school.• Conceived of a career development program for prospects interested in airborne launch control operations – “Giant Glider” – adopted by the Air Force. • Units affiliated with consistently received the top rating from higher headquarters inspections.

Davenport, Iowa Area

Established profitable manufacturing business specializing in metal fabrication and processing. Full responsibility of all business aspects, including a major capital expansion via construction of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Researched and located innovative, patented metal processing technology in Germany. Developed and executed a joint-venture resulting in a technology transfer to North America. • Technology innovation recognized by Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Deere & Company.• Instrumental in incorporating new technology into the patented process using breakthroughs in programmable controllers and motion sensor technologies.• Founded and incorporated into operations an innovative program for retired craftsmen, gaining widespread recognition via National Public Television and regional NBC television. Testified before the US Senate Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities for Senior Citizens. • Sold firm to an investment group. Technology now integral part of Tyco International.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Activities and Societies: Arnold Air Society

Master Of Science (M.S.), Industrial Safety Engineering

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management And Operations