Defense & Space Leader
Call sign “Gump” · U.S. Space Force reserve officer
Vice President, Defense Space Growth at SAIC, leading strategy and growth for defense space in a full-time role. Serving part-time as a U.S. Space Force reserve officer and connecting Guardians, Airmen & industry as an AFA Board Member.
At SAIC, I lead strategy and growth for defense space as Vice President, Defense Space Growth. Alongside my full-time industry role, I serve part-time as a reserve officer in the United States Space Force. I am a 2004 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, bringing an operator’s mindset to every mission.
My career spans operational commands and industry leadership across the air, space, and cyber domains — from squadron command and space operations to directing programs that connect Guardians, Airmen, and industry partners.
August 2026 – Present · Full-time · El Segundo, CA · Hybrid
Strategy and growth lead for defense space.
October 2026 – Present · Part-time · Hybrid
Continuing military service as a reserve officer alongside a full-time industry career.
Previously led the Air & Space Division, delivering space and cyber capabilities for national security customers. Earlier served as Director, National Space Defense.
Previously served as Individual Mobilization Augmentee to the Commander, Space Delta 4, with earlier assignments in squadron command and space operations leadership.
Roles with U.S. Space Command, the Air & Space Forces Association, and AT&T across operations, strategy, and industry engagement.