Robert most recently served as Director of Engineering and Technical Management and Chief Engineer for the Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Previously, he held the same title of Director in the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO) within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Robert is a technical expert in acquisition and has been awarded on multiple occasions for his exemplary civilian service, including the John J. Welch, Jr. Award for Excellence in Acquisition Management. With a systems engineering background, Robert has held various assignments, including engine controls for the Propulsion Directorate, sub-system software on the C-17 Program, integrated flight and propulsion control for the Joint Strike Fighter Concept Demonstration, and Silent Knight Radar development. He has also worked as the Air Vehicle Deputy Lead and F-35A Airworthiness Lead for the F-35 JPO, and as Director of Engineering for Presidential and Executive Airlift, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC).