Luxembourg
Senior defense executive with experience supporting the United States Air Force, Foreign Military Sales and NATO environments across five continents. Extensive director-level management of large, diverse and multicultural teams.
Served as the Deputy Director of Contracting for the U.S. Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE/AFAFRICA) command. Led a team of 372 acquisition/contracting professionals consisting of U.S. Military, U.S. Civilian and Local Nationals (LNs) with a portfolio exceeding $435 million per fiscal year. USAFE directs air operations in a theater spanning three continents, covering more than 19 million square miles, containing 104 independent states, and possessing more than a quarter of the world’s population and Gross Domestic Product.
Led a team of 128 contracting professionals located in five geographically dispersed locations executing over $100 billion in the nuclear portfolio. Instrumental in the wide-ranging efforts to successfully sustain and modernize two legs of the United States’ nuclear triad during an unprecedented time of nuclear recapitalization.
Supervised, managed and led a Contracting Division of 50+ acquisition professionals consisting of civilians, military officers and enlisted ensuring execution of over 600 actions and $125M per fiscal year. Responsible for serving as the Division’s Deputy civilian contracting official and staff advisor, providing continuity in management and advisory services, and to act on behalf of the Director in non-military matters with responsibility for the efficient management and the technical direction of the organization. Served as the 377th’s sole Termination Contracting Officer, lead Small Business Professional, Human Resources Liaison and Competition Advocate.
Action Officer on Headquarters Air Force Contracting staff providing expert advice and assistance for senior General Officer responsible for Air Force (AF) contracting. Responsible for the Global Reach and Global Power portfolios in the Contracting Operations Division and Workforce Development Division. Duties included engaging Program Executive Offices, Program Element Monitors, General Counsel, Major Commands and Contracting Offices to provide actionable solutions to contracting and acquisition issues. Also responsible for communicating AF Contracting positions and intent to field organizations and providing guidance to assure effective implementation of policies and procedures.
Section Chief, Contracting Officer with unlimited purchase authority, and responsible for a $1B aircraft portfolio.