Pat S.

Championed company policy positions with Congress, the White House, Executive Branch agencies, associations, think tanks, state & local grassroots organizations and elected officials, to protect programs and budgets by elevating broad-based advocacy and support. Brokered unique relationships at executive levels with customers, strategic partners, competitors, subcontractors, suppliers, and small businesses in the supply chain to rally grassroots efforts.

Change architect responsible for transitioning the business into an adaptive entity with entrepreneurial spirit, to meet the needs of a rapidly changing NASA acquisition environment. Led, with the GM, the executive team through a complete revision of the Vision and Mission Statement and consequent changes to strategic objectives. Prioritized business unit investments and R&D activities to achieve Long Range Business Plan – corporate financial objectives – within budget, and on plan.

Progressed through several positions of increasing responsibility leading as a Fix-It/Turn-around specialist. Dramatically increased network of contacts in Washington, D.C.’s federal advocacy environment and energized several campaigns for the benefit of customer policy objectives.

Hard charging Engineer and Program Manager advancing through increasingly complex technology activities leading teams by extreme perseverance towards completion objectives. Experience spans research and development, advanced prototype and test, engineering and manufacturing development, and major production. Roles included engineering design, project manager, Program Manager and Business Development Director on activities as varied as technology development, aircraft and space systems, and advanced weapons systems.