PAST PERFORMANCE & LEADERSHIP CAPABILITY

PRINCIPAL PARTNER / SENIOR OPERATIONAL STRATEGIST Service-Disabled Veteran & Retired Special Operations Officer

Bravo 9 is led by a retired Field Grade Special Operations Officer with over 20 years of active military service and 15+ years supporting U.S. Government missions, joint operations, and international security programs. Our leadership’s background reflects a career dedicated to high-stakes strategic planning, the management of multimillion-dollar federal programs, and leading cross-functional teams across AFRICOM, EUCOM, and U.S. Special Operations environments.

Military & Strategic Foundation Prior to founding Bravo 9, our Principal Partner directed strategic planning and future operations for Special Forces missions worldwide. Key achievements include:

  • Institutional Leadership: Managed an organization responsible for the annual production of over 1,700 Special Operations Forces personnel.

  • Resource Management: Oversaw budgets, resourcing, and equipment valued at over $40 million.

  • Interagency Coordination: Extensive experience coordinating with NATO, the EU, and African partner militaries to support theater campaign objectives and global engagement.

Federal & OCONUS Experience Our leadership brings a proven track record of success in prime federal contracting and austere OCONUS operations, including:

  • Prime Contract Leadership: Spearheading multiple contracts for AFRICOM and its component commands to ensure mission success and strict compliance with command priorities.

  • Strategic Engagement: Providing communications guidance to AFRICOM senior leadership and developing Partner Nation Strategic Engagement Plans rooted in regional intelligence.

  • Complex Mission Coordination: Directing operations in austere environments—including Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, and Mauritania—while integrating efforts across U.S. Embassies, NGOs, and multinational forces.

  • Risk & Performance Mitigation: Aligning contractor performance with client objectives to mitigate risk in remote and high-threat operating environments.

Strategic Oversight at Bravo 9 LLC As the Managing Partner, our founder leads Bravo 9’s strategic operations and program management functions, ensuring all capabilities align with federal requirements by:

  • Elite Recruiting: Leading high-performing teams specifically vetted for high-risk, remote operating environments.

  • Technical & Human Terrain Analysis: Leveraging a unique dual background in Mechanical Engineering and Psychology to provide insights into both the technical and human aspects of mission support.

  • Operational Excellence: Translating complex government requirements into actionable, low-risk plans for logistics and program support.

SENIOR LOGISTICS ARCHITECT & MANAGING PARTNER

Retired CW4 & Service-Disabled Veteran / Senior Technical Logistics Expert

Bravo 9’s logistics operations are designed and overseen by a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) with decades of mastery in global supply chain management and large-scale materiel accountability. As a former Chief of Supply & Services, he held formal accountability for over $2 billion in equipment and materiel, supervised large-scale military and civilian teams, and provided direct supply support to 4,500+ customers across multiple battalions and brigades.

Technical Mastery & Operational Reach Our logistics lead has directed installation-level warehouses, Class II/IV/IX supply operations, and complex retrograde missions. His experience includes deep integration with DLA, USAMC, and theater sustainment commands to ensure mission readiness in high-tempo environments.

OCONUS & Expeditionary Experience With significant experience across AFRICOM and CENTCOM areas of responsibility, our leadership has successfully managed:

  • Distribution Node Management: Leading logistics and warehouse operations at critical port, airfield, and inland distribution nodes in Africa and the Middle East.

  • Force Integration (RSOI): Planning and executing the reception, staging, onward movement, and integration of personnel and equipment for major combat and humanitarian missions.

  • Theater Synchronization: Coordinating with DLA Distribution and joint task forces to synchronize stockage levels, lateral transfers, and mission-critical turn-ins.

  • Inventory Optimization: Implementing demand forecasting and excess reduction initiatives that significantly improved readiness while reducing financial losses and write-offs.

  • Logistics Innovation at Bravo 9 LLC As a Managing Partner, our Senior Logistics Architect leads the design of Bravo 9’s Djibouti and broader AFRICOM logistics concepts, including:

  • COCO Solutions: Designing Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) warehouse concepts tailored for DLA and DoD requirements.

  • Strategic SOP Development: Establishing standard operating procedures, staffing models, and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) concepts for overseas distribution hubs.

  • Best-in-Class Accountability: Translating high-level Army logistics standards into commercial best practices for accountability, safety, and performance in contractor-run facilities.