Maureen Woolshlager MBA

• Building and leading Vector’s global Business Development organization, aligning strategy, people, and commercial process. • Implementing Traction/EOS and performance systems to improve pipeline health, ROI, and team accountability. • Elevating client experience through coaching, margin optimization, and stronger sales–operations alignment. • Standing up Vector’s federal government contracting capability- including hiring, bidding, partnerships, and program development.

Building and leading the Front Range Agora to unite Colorado’s aerospace and defense community into a connected innovation ecosystem- accelerating startup access to capital and federal opportunities, driving strategic partnerships across government, industry, and investors, and advancing collaboration aligned with emerging national security priorities and regional economic growth.

.▪ Partner with founders as a strategic operator and trusted advisor, translating vision into execution by designing scalable systems, processes, and leadership frameworks to enable growth ▪ Leverage 20+ years of management and supply chain experience to optimize networks, drive operational excellence, and align processes with corporate strategy .▪ Integrate change management, relationship building, and data-driven goals to assess cross-functional impacts and strengthen decision-making across the value chain .▪ Strengthen operations and cross-functional alignment, ensuring product, sales, marketing, and operations collaborate effectively with efficiency and accountability ▪ Provide 'executive leverage' for startup leaders - managing priorities and driving execution so founders can focus on vision, fundraising, and product development.

▪ Collaborates with a select group of high-level executives, primarily former C-suite supply chain leaders, to tackle critical challenges in the client’s market. ▪ Acts as a strategic advisor, partnering with these executives to deliver innovative solutions and guidance on entrepreneurial growth, industrial development, supply chain resilience, and logistics partnerships. ▪ Serves as a subject matter expert, providing support in Supply Chain Strategy, Operations Advisory, Supply Chain Technology, Inventory Optimization, Process Improvement, and Performance Management.

▪ Built and strengthened partnerships across state agencies, federal entities, and Department of Defense stakeholders to drive mission-aligned innovation efforts and expand access to critical ▪ funding opportunities for dual-use technologies. ▪ Designed and led customized workshops and strategic events that bridged the gap between innovators and government buyers - positioning CCTI as a go-to resource for defense-focused small businesses and national tech competitiveness. ▪ Spearheaded the launch of both the Gaming Lab and SBIR/STTR Acceleration Lab with seed funding from Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT), establishing two innovation centers that provide hands-on support and commercialization pathways for early-stage tech ventures.

Fellow in Fall 2024 Cohort. Brought supply-chain & logistics expertise to a team focused on investing in entrepreneurs building the future of American defense, manufacturing, and deep tech innovation and protecting US IP.

▪ Led the organizational strategic planning process, supporting the CEO's priorities in growth, legal, and risk management. ▪ Assisted in developing strategic, operational, and financial plans, providing practical solutions and managing initiatives to achieve the company’s goals. ▪ Created actionable plans to translate the company vision and objectives into practical steps, leveraging analytical skills, creativity, and influence.

▪ Identified leads to grow the customer base and executed a business expansion plan focused on onboarding and relationship development, driving aggressive growth both independently and as a team leader. Consulted with clients on strategic and logistical decisions for their international supply chains. ▪ Managed global cross-cultural relationships, achieving a 95% client retention rate over five years. ▪ Analyzed supply and demand imbalances in transportation procurement across all modes, leveraging industry relationships to provide efficient solutions. Maintained relationships with steamship lines, air carriers, agents, trucking and rail companies, and customs brokers worldwide.

▪ Supported the Government Test Control Officer in administering testing per Army Personnel Testing and DANTES procedures, ensuring compliance with Education Service Officer guidelines. ▪ Managed inventory of Army Personnel Tests, including scoring exams and reporting results to relevant government agencies.

▪ Served as National Account Manager for Chipotle and North Side Foods, overseeing 100+ suppliers, 19 distribution centers, and 800 restaurants. ▪ Supported six McDonald's Account Senior Managers and 45 Coordinators in logistics and network management activities. ▪ Managed customer relationships from proposal to implementation, conducting supply chain strategy analysis and reducing transportation costs by 10% for Chipotle and North Side Foods in the first year.