Leadership

 

C. Daniel Rowe, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer

Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, Clemson University 1981 • Science Advisor to JPM-IP and JPM-Decon • 25 years experience in science and engineering, research and development • Extensive R&D experience including chemicals, medical products, paper & cellophane industry • 7 years experience in Chem/Bio Defense arena - Science and Technology (S&T) transition concepts - Nanoscience applications - Toxic Industrial Materials research - Modeling & Simulation - Threat Analysis • USMC Officer 1970-76

Michael J. Diederen

Chief Executive Officer

B.S. Molecular Genetics, Ohio State University, 1988 • Deputy Test Director for JPM-IP and JPM-Decon • Over 20 years NBC Defense experience; 12 years hands-on, live CWA laboratory experience • Developed overarching test and evaluation (T&E) concepts • Recipient 2003 David Packard Award for Acquisition Excellence • Recipient 2001 Commanders Roundtable • Recipient 1996 Support Contractor of Excellence • Contractor of the Year from the US Army Soldier Systems Command • Recipient of five Key Contributor Awards for NBC efforts

 

Core Competencies

JRAD employees perform the following in their support of the DoD acquisition process

• Translate user requirements into S&T needs.
  
• Maintain an overall S&T awareness of ongoing research in DoD, industry, and academia.
  
• Evaluate S&T proposals, seeking out advanced technology opportunities
• Identify appropriate test methods and lab assets to meet objectives.
  
• Analyze data, design, requirements, methods, and client-focused business development efforts.
  
• Manage program tasks by creating plans, analyses, budgets, and schedules.
  
• Objectively evaluate lab analyses and technical assessments.
  
• Integrate Developmental Testing (DT), Operational Testing (OT), and Lifecycle Support.
  
• Deliver unambiguous best value for Engineering, T&E, and S&T investment dollars.
  

In short, JRAD employees define client needs, align with Acquisition Programs, transform into executable efforts, and implement aggressively as client directs.

In addition to these competencies, which accomplish immediate program support, JRAD employees boast higher competencies as proven leaders in the NBC defense community:

• Nurture potential partnerships to advance the evolution of NBC defense capabilities.
  
• Facilitate interdepartmental dialogue with common technical language to enable cross-organizational buy-in.
  
• Develop overarching concepts for both technology transition and test methods
  
• Foster new leadership for Engineering, Test & Evaluation, and Science & Technology through effective personnel development and mentorship.