Mike has 20 years of experience in technology and leadership in the defense industry, mostly at Raytheon. He’s worked on products for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines as well as Special Operations Command. He has worked in all phases of the product lifecycle from early development through production and sustainment. He’s worked on a wide array of military subsystems, obtaining exposure to numerous technical specialties on every level of integration…Read More
Mr. Roger Kirkpatrick – Director/Past President
Lockheed Martin (Retired)
Lockheed Martin (Retired)
Roger ‘Kirk’ Kirkpatrick is a retired Marine Corps officer, as well as recent LM retiree. He served in the Marine Corps Infantry until 1997 when he joined Lockheed Martin. During that time he served in 2/4, 2/9, 2/5, MCRD San Diego, 4th MCD, 12th MCD, I MEF HQ, and the Marine Corps University. He participated in operations in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Somalia, served as the Director of Special Programs and Deputy Director of the UNC/CFC/USFK/EUSA Command Center in Seoul, Korea, was a faculty member of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and the Marine Corps War College. At LM he served as a Sys Eng/OA, PM, and Senior Business Manager… Read More
Wayne Trimmer is a past President of the NDIA Lone Star Chapter and is a current member of the Board of Directors.
Wayne is currently a part of the global leadership team as a Director for Aquarian Capital LLC, with a focus on capital market transactions, strategic JV’s, mergers and acquisition, as well as consulting services ranging from BPO to supply chain and business development. He is also an EVP for the international firm GALOSI, where he works with clients to extract lost profits… Read More
Rockwell Collins, Corporate Lead Executive, South Central Region
Mr. Chesnut is currently the Rockwell Collins Corporate Lead Executive for the South Central Region. He is responsible for leading enterprise-level BD and sales activities; and capturing orders at the Lockheed Martin Company and with several partner companies in the region as part of Rockwell Collins Government Systems. Read More
Steptoe & Johnson, LLP
Michael W. Mutek brings clients a wealth of practical knowledge and experience in government contracts, intelligence, and national security law. His practice spans the areas of government contracts, compliance and ethics, bid protests, claims, internal investigations and disclosures, formation and dissolution of teaming agreements, and dispute resolution. Additionally, Mr. Mutek counsels clients on matters related to … Read More
Meredith Walker is a business economist with expertise in globalization, technology and public policy analysis. Economic research interests include cyber security, sustainability, national security and economic growth. She is a member of Business Executives for National Security, and the National Defense Industrial Association Lone Star Chapter Executive Vice President and Treasurer. She also serves on the Frontiers of Flight Museum …Read More
Solomon Bruce Consulting LLC, Principal
Dr. Joe Michels, PhD, P.E, C.P.L is a principal with the international management/engineering consulting firm of Solomon Bruce Consulting LLC. The firm specializes in business operations, organizational management, executive coaching, and government procurement with small to medium-sized, businesses, non-profit organizations, and governmental entities. Joe has served in a wide variety of senior leadership …Read More
Southern Methodist University, Systems Engineering Program Director
Dr. Jerrell Stracener is the founding director of the Systems Engineering Program and is Associate Professor in the Engineering Management, Information and Systems Department in Southern Methodist University’s Lyle School of Engineering. He is the SMU senior Researcher in the …Read More
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Director – Mission Success and Program Management
Reginald A. Grant (Reggie)
Director – Mission Success and Program Management
Reggie Grant is the Director of Mission Success and Program Management reporting to the Vice President of Program Performance supporting the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Business Area in Dallas, Texas. In this capacity, Reggie has…Read More
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control – Principal, Business Development
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control , Dallas
Guy has over 30 years of experience in Project Management, Technical Leadership, Proposal Preparations, and air defense missile integration and performance analysis work with Lockheed Martin Dallas.
His specialty is system modeling and simulation of complex integrated sensors, command and control, and missile performance systems for the Army…Read More
Saddle Butte Systems
Mr. Joe Davis has over 33 years of Integrated Logistics/Product Support experience with Government program offices and major OEMs. In his current role as General Manager of Saddle Butte Systems, he is responsible for all aspects of the company’s logistics and program management consulting. He also serves as a senior logistics advisor for sustainment planning and logistics system development with four other…Read More
Elbit Systems of America LLC, Vice President of Program Management
Joel Friederich is the Vice President of Program Management at the Headquarters of Elbit Systems of America. Elbit Systems of America operates in five major geographical locations in the U.S., including Texas, New Hampshire, Virginia, Alabama and Florida and is involved in development, manufacturing and sustainment of innovative solutions for critical mission …Read More
Ms. Dorothy James-McAllistar – Director
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Eclipse Electronics
Assoc of Old Crows – Dallas Chapter President
Mr. Art Hawkins – Director
Past President – GDVC (Greater Dallas Veteran’s Council)
2010-2012 Service Professional helping families plan for final arrangements; provide planning assistance and identification of cemetery, memorial, and funeral options.
Experienced OR/SA practitioner and Manager
Information Technology and Services
2001-2008 IT management analysis and Solution Selling to clients of all size organizations…Read More
Dr. Victor Fishman – Director
Associate Vice President for Applied Research, UT Dallas
Dr. Fishman’s responsibilities include enhancing faculty and student applied research across the University’s eight schools and creating an effective translational research infrastructure at the Applied Research Center (ARC). The ARC bridges the gap between faculty basic research and applied research, leading to sponsor-integrated solutions. The ARC is a professionally staffed, budget, schedule, and…Read More
LTC John Thane – Director
United States Army, Fort Bliss
Lieutenant Colonel John Mark Thane is assigned to the U.S. Army’s Capability Package Directorate, System of Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate at Fort Bliss, Texas as the Executive Officer with additional duties supporting the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capability Office. His organization has a critical role in the U.S. Army’s modernization effort. During a career spanning over 30 years of commissioned service, he…Read More