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South Jordan, Utah, United States

Water for the West is nonprofit organization that believes there is ample water for everyone and that water shortages are mostly a distribution problem. We provide water infrastructure engineering services, and project management services to provide new sources of water for the western US.

Virtual

• The Columbus HOPE “Helping Other People Everyday” Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to bettering the environment for, and increasing the self-reliance and dignity of people with.
• Raise community awareness
• Develop programs and sources for fundraising
• Business Excellence processes and practices
• Develop and maintain Foundation web presence, SaaS and IaaS

North Charleston, SC

Enhancement, modernization, development, deployment and sustainment of C4ISR and Business systems for Defense, Federal and Commercial Clients. Responsibilities include the overall strategic vision; day-to-day operations of the company, governance, financial management, quality assurance and the growth of the organization that satisfies our "Purpose for.

North Charleston SC

• Business & C4ISR software development and enterprise IT cloud solutions for Commercial, Federal, and Defense sectors. Enterprise architecture development; Software system development; high-performance computing.
• General Manager responsible for the stand-up and operation of the 360 person Software Development and Information Technology Service Business Unit
• Lead the development and growth of engineering, operations, financial and programs technical capabilities and workforce
• Lead strategic planning at the business unit level and market segment strategic planning at the corporate level which established objectives and market thrusts for 2013-2015
• Responsible for working with Department of Defense, Federal Agencies, State and Commercial executives to establish teaming and the competitive advantage in the Information Technology development, enhancement.
• Developed and successfully delivered on a target 2013 AOP of $116M Revenue and $6M EBIT AOP inclusive of 10.2% new business

North Charleston, SC

• Recruited by L-3 Communication Service Inc. to lead and manage the C4ISR Engineering Services Branch and to turn around the failing business with the objective to improve customer relations, business operations, grow.
• Implemented the Branch Leadership Team management approach, established business objectives and performance measurement, provided leadership and business mentoring/training to improving performance, problem solving.
• Established short term and strategic initiatives to transition a technician based work force to a professional engineering and technician workforce with complete capability offerings as a Systems/Software prime.
• Established capabilities and performed large scale system development work as a prime contractor in Agile SOA Software Systems development, integration, testing, production deployment and sustainment, areas included.
• Established and executed the prime contractor capability to define and rapidly stand-up to full productivity in less than 3 months a large (216 people) integrated prime/multi-subcontractor team that developed and.
• Improved Branch business performance from $16.5M to $54M annual revenue in 21 months increasing the workforce from 94 people to 180 people completed 2012 with annual revenue at $62.5M.

• Recruited by Vought to assume program leadership of the newly launched AA Division and develop the aircraft program business, with oversight for the engineering/operations/global supply chain and three sites with 850.
• Ensured reliable, responsive operations by implementing performance measurement and product line processes.
• Revised program plans and synchronized division/global supply systems for five major schedule changes requested by Boeing.
• Improved performance to budget by 15% and cash flow by 25% ($318 million annual operating plan).
• Delivered five airplanes on schedule in the first half of 2009 despite a prolonged strike against Boeing by the International Association of Machinists (IAM). Led program shutdown, a 50% staff reduction, and successful.
• Increased Production Rate Readiness from moderate to low risk and production delivery from three aft fuselages in 2008 to five by July 2009.

• Charged with revamping the organizational structure and reengineering infrastructure, processes, and procedures to improve business results and position company for future growth. Developed a 12-person Business.
• Recruited to lead the Business Excellence group after partnering with Program Management Council to develop its strategy, process, organization, and preliminary plans during the prior two years; hand-picked successor.
• Implementation of Group Balance Scorecard and performance measurement process.
• Completion of SCAMPI Class B appraisal for CMMI-DEV Version 1.2, Level 3.
• AS9100 re-certification based on new roadmap, processes, and organizational structure.

• Managed seven direct reports and a 12-program communication system (land, air, and maritime) portfolio valued at $90 million annually, supporting both U.S. and international customers. Defined and developed strategies.
• Increased revenues from $21 million to $90 million and profitability from 2% to 10.8%.
• Improved performance rating of Client Relationship/Program Managers from red to green.

• Significant contributor in the creation of CSW's new business development strategy; contributed and collaborated in defining company long-term plans and new business/R&D objectives. Worked closely with President and.
• Transitioned company from a 70% source position to a competitive business development culture.
• Captured $2 billion in new market positions, booking $175 million.
• Led high-priority initiatives resulting in 100% capture ratio and $80 million in new business bookings.

• Managed programs and projects to develop and produce information, communication, sensor and unmanned aerial vehicle systems valued at more than $4B.
• Managed the Predator UAV program for PEO CU and the US Air Force during completion of the ACTD and transition to production and deployment.
• Delivered consistently on time or ahead of schedule; meeting performance objectives, financial objectives and achieving customer satisfaction.
• Managed operations and operational planning for NATO Southern Region during the Yugoslavian War.
• Managed the definition, acquisition and deployment of the communications architecture in support NATO and UN operations in the Yugoslavian War.
• Led and managed teams ranging in size from small teams to teams with over 300 people.

• USMC retired
• Over 3000 hours of flight experience in tactical jet aircraft
• Excelled in military Leadership positions in conflict and peacetime environments
• Operational and staff assignments with the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Joint and Allied commands

Ms, Electronic Engineering

Leadership

Apmc, Advanced Program Management

Bs, Engineering Physics

Activities and Societies: Sigma Nu, Path Finders, Soccer, Skiing, Mountaineering