Results-oriented Senior Executive with 30+ years of leadership experience spanning government and private sectors. Expertise in strategic planning, business operations, proposal development, contract management, and logistics. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, leading high-performing teams, and securing multimillion-dollar contracts. Adept at compliance, quality management, and optimizing business efficiency in international and national markets.
Experience
Chief Operations Officer
Led strategic business operations, development, and compliance oversight.
Designed and implemented corporate growth strategies, increasing revenue and operational efficiency.
Directed proposal development, contract negotiations, and pricing strategies, securing $50M+ in government contracts.
Spearheaded regulatory compliance and maintained ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI certifications.
Strengthened corporate culture, supervised executives, and drove recruitment efforts.
Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and performance tracking, optimizing profitability.
Identified market expansion opportunities and implemented business growth initiatives.
Director of Proposal Development & Contracts
Led full-cycle proposal development, ensuring strict compliance with solicitation requirements.
Developed innovative pricing strategies and authored high-value pricing volumes.
Managed contract reviews, negotiations, and regulatory compliance, securing $10M+ annually.
Strengthened competitive positioning through meticulous contract analysis and execution.
Operations Manager
Directed Huntsville business operations, workforce management, and client relations.
Conducted business development initiatives, increasing regional contract acquisitions.
Translated corporate strategies into actionable objectives, enhancing growth and efficiency.
Government Sector
Project Manager, Aviation Rockets & Missiles
Managed a $400M+ annual budget and led a team of 110+ personnel across multiple product lines.
Directed R&D, procurement, production, and deployment of HELLFIRE missiles, Hydra Rockets, and launchers.
Led HELLFIRE Missile System integration onto Predator drones, addressing urgent defense needs.
Supported international military requirements, including Korea’s HELLFIRE missile capability.
Engineering & Operations Research Analyst
Conducted in-depth system performance analysis, cost-effectiveness studies, and simulations.
Developed advanced methodologies for system requirements assessment, reducing field-testing costs.
Led interdisciplinary teams in system design, modeling, and validation for missile technology.
Managed simulation and modeling efforts supporting critical defense programs.
Education
Master of Science (MS), Management of Technology – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics – Cameron University, 1978
Executive Program Manager’s Course – Defense Systems Management College, 2001
Level III Certified in Program Management & Systems Planning and R&D
