Terry Baker Email and Phone Number

Before joining ELTA North America in 2019, Terry Baker significantly impacted the Army's surface platform market at Telephonics by crafting a Campaign Strategy that elevated brand recognition and disrupted the inter-communication market. His efforts granted Telephonics' leadership access to key Army acquisition and operational leadership, highlighted by the pivotal transfer of PD-VIS contract responsibilities on January 4, 2016. Baker excelled in collaborating with congressional staff and engaging with mid to senior-level Army personnel across various programs and units.At General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), Terrence, as Business Development Manager for the Heavy Brigade Combat Team, devised and implemented campaign strategies to maintain vehicle program contracts. He played a crucial role in securing Army and congressional support, notably orchestrating a $255M congressional addition to the 2012 DoD budget, thereby preventing the closure of the Abrams tank plant. Baker's strategic liaison efforts with the DoD and Army leadership were key in shaping GDLS's 3-to-5-year strategic spend plan, emphasizing the understanding of Army budgeting priorities and fostering GDLS's alignment with those needs.Previously, as Abrams International Tank portfolio Program Manager, Baker facilitated over $1.8B in foreign military sales, contributing significantly to the development and award of new military vehicle contracts. His leadership in establishing a Ground Systems International directorate showcased his ability to manage the business development lifecycle effectively.Before GDLS, Terry directed the Combat Systems Task Force for the US Army's Ground Combat Systems, leading projects to ensure the readiness of military vehicles, surpassing Operation Iraqi Freedom readiness requirements. With over 30 years in the defense industry, Baker's contributions to military vehicle programs and the Army community are profound. Prior to his defense career, he worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. in New York.