THE PROFESSIONALS BEHIND PROGRAM SUCCESS
“Many individuals have had a hand in my development and in teaching me the way to handle matters in a professional manner. Proper attitude can carry one a long way.”
every position I’ve had, but being the deputy project director in the Treat Systems Management Office and serving as the assistant product manager in the Army Tactical Missiles and the Precision Fires Rockets and Missiles project offices have prepared me for my role here in the HELLFIRE Product Man- agement Office.” Tese prior positions provided challenges and the opportunity to learn to manage the cost, schedule and per- formance of a program, he said.
Patrick said the success of the HELLFIRE program is attrib- utable to his colleagues and their desire to provide the best weapon systems to our Soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.
“We can’t forget the prime and subcontractors and their work- force, who work hard every day making these missiles. It is a total HELLFIRE team effort.” His greatest satisfaction comes from knowing that the work he does has an impact. “We are making that difference in allowing our warfighters to reach out and engage the enemy from a distance. Tis ultimately saves lives,” he said.
Sandra “Sandy” French is the lead HELLFIRE acquisition analyst responsible for planning, developing and managing multiple, complex hardware and service-related requirements involving a variety of contracts. Tis includes development of long- and short-term strategies for the HELLFIRE missile pro- grams—such as engineering services, depot-related repair and reset and production—and all documentation associated with the contract requirement packages.
Sandy is an AAC member who has attained DAWIA Level III certification in contracting and Level I certification in program management. She has an undergraduate degree in technology management from Athens State University and a graduate degree in acquisition and contract management from the Florida Institute
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Frank Bower is the international programs manager for the HELLFIRE Missile System, overseeing all FMS cases and requests. Retired after more than 20 years of service in the Marine Corps where he served as an aviation ordnance officer, he has worked with the HELLFIRE in one way or another since the late 1980s. With more than a decade of civilian experience in the Army Acquisition Workforce, Frank has attained two DAWIA Level III certifications—one in program management and another in life cycle logistics.
Like his team members, Frank finds his greatest job satisfac- tion in knowing that there are Soldiers and Marines on the battlefield who are being supported by HELLFIRE, enabling
of Technology. With more than 23 years of acquisition experience, Sandy has spent 19 years with the HELLFIRE team. In addition, she served for three years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Echoing her colleagues, Sandy said that mentoring early in her career from a civilian with more than 40 years of contracting experience helped prepare her for the leadership position she now holds. She also said that encouragement from the program office’s business manager allowed her to complete her graduate degree, which has been instrumental to her success. Her advice to others is to find a mentor who is not only knowledgeable but also willing to encourage pursuing leadership training opportunities.
She said her greatest job satisfaction is knowing that she is sup- porting the men and women who serve in uniform, as well as their families. To the members of our armed forces, Sandy said, “HELLFIRE means reliance, success and precision.” She attributes the program’s success to the dedication and profes- sionalism of the military, civilian and contractor personnel at all levels who support the HELLFIRE program.
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