At the Pentagon

US Department of Defense

2009 - Present

  • Special Assistant to the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Business Transformation
  • Supports the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Business Transformation in conducting operational analyses and stabilization of business entities in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other areas of special interest to the United States.  Applies specialized expertise in manufacturing and general business "best practices" to strengthen and enhance critical businesses in high-impact regions of the world.  Plans and directs the activities of subject matter experts to achieve enhanced business stability and operating performance.
  • During 2010, focused primarily on Helmand Province in Afghanistan.  In June 2010, "coined" for work performed in Helmand Province by General Richard Mills, Commander of ISAF Forces in Southwestern Afghanistan.