Prior to joining SRA, he was Executive Vice President of Lockheed Martin's Integrated Systems & Solutions (a division with $5 billion in revenue and 14,000 persons under his direction) from June 2004 until April 2007. He began his business career with General Electric Aerospace in 1984 and progressed through engineering, program management, and business development assignments in a variety of GE Aerospace and subsequently Lockheed Martin businesses. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Studies (Aeronautics) from Barry University, a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Management from Pepperdine University, and a Doctor of Management degree from theWeatherhead Business School at Case Western Reserve University.