Founder of a not-for-profit Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and a for-profit service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB). Co-Founder of an SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture. Extensive professional network of influential Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Civilian Agency’ customers strengthened over 30+ years. Decades of hands-on experience navigating the Federal Government’s highly regulated contracting processes and industrial-age workforce culture. Retired US Navy Captain (O-6) and Senior DoD Acquisition Professional with 28+ years leading large organizations (8000+ employees) and managing several Acquisition Category (ACAT) Level I programs of record.
