Deliverables
BUSINESS and R&D DEVELOPMENT
- Strategic Business Planning and Representation within Department of Defense Programs
- Teaming for Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Opportunities
- 30 years Department of Defense Product Development, Manufacturing and Textile Industry Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Defense Certifications in Contracting, Program and Product Management
Business Development and Representation
- I specialize in transferring technology and innovation from the industry to the military
- Your business requires a strategy to overcome the "Valley of Death" and commercialize your technology and innovation - my job is to help make that happen
- My DoD Program, Requirements Development Office and technical relationships enable your company to commercialize your products
Strategic Government Contracting Opportunities
- As a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) I can help provide strategic collaborations with large or small businesses and creating winning proposals
- Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541711 Research & Development; 541712 Research & Development in the Physical Engineering & Life Sciences; 315210 Cut and Sew Apparel; 541611 Admin Mngt and General Mngt;
About Me
Creating Strategic Teaming Relationships
I launched Silver Oak Leaf Inc to help industry in transferring technology and innovation commercializing products for the military services. Using the experience I have gained over the last 20+ years as a US Army Lieutenant Colonel and nearly 10+ in industry with such manufacturing leaders such as Invista and the Cordura brand, YKK-USA and Propper International. I can help assist in navigating organizational structures and overcome barriers to create collaborative relationships or serving as your Prime Bidder to achieve a win-win solution for your business and the end user.
Blend of Government & Industry Experience
30 years business experience focused on product introduction & innovation, marketing & relationship development having served previously as U.S. Army Assistant Product Manager, Deputy Product Manager, and a DoD Warranted Contracting Officer. Strategic mix of Federal government contracting knowledge, product / program management and Industry Supply Chain Management expertise. - Whew that’s a lot to say!
Small Business Administration & Federal Defense Acquisition Certifications (DAWIA)
- Small Business Administration – Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs
- Subject Matter Expert
- Contracting Proposals (RFP/RFQ)
- Program Management
- Production Quality & Manufacturing
- Life Cycle Logistics
- Science and Technology Management