Gregory Kraak, PMP, MBA

Gregory Kraak, PMP, MBA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Colonel, US Army (Retired)

  • Education

    • US Army War College

      2004 - 2005
      Master of Science (M.S.) Military Strategic Studies, General
    • US Naval War College

      1995 - 1996
      Master of Arts (M.A.) National Security Policy Studies
    • Mannheim American High School

      1977 - 1978
    • Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management

      1989 - 1990
      MBA Management

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Papa ACP-38

    • University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business

      1980 - 1982
      BS Finance

      Activities and Societies: Delta Upsilon fraternity Go Gators!!!

  • Experience

    • U.S. Army

      May 1982 - Aug 2008
      Colonel

      Combat leader in numerous Army units, including tours in 1 ID, 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, Army Special Operations Command, the Pentagon, Fort Sill, OK and Fort Monroe, VA, spanning 26 years of service.

    • US Army

      Jan 2006 - Jul 2008

      Directed and approved the allocation of a $5.3 billion annual budget in support of US Army training, doctrine and recruiting mission requirements, deciding on a daily basis where and how to allocate funding in support of US Army strategic goals and missions. Direct supervision of 50 personnel assigned to five subordinate divisions. Directed and led the activities of a 50 person military training team from multiple coalition nations while assigned to combat operations in Iraq, coaching, teaching and mentoring the newly formed Iraqi Army headquarters.

      • TRADOC Budget Director

        Jan 2007 - Jul 2008
      • Chief of Staff, Iraqi Army Military Transition Team

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
    • BAE Systems

      Aug 2008 - Apr 2013

      Business unit leader with P&L responsibility for multiple military equipment programs produced across three sites, with annual revenue objective of $100+ million. Direct supervision of four Program Managers. Led functional staff across a $300+ million line of business. Synchronized and coordinated staff actions of all business unit functions (Operations, Procurement, Finance, Contracts, Legal, Engineering, HR and Quality) to ensure alignment with customer and management objectives and needs.

      • Program Director, Warfighter Equipment

        Aug 2009 - Apr 2013
      • Director, Business Operations

        Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
    • Inter-Coastal Electronics

      May 2013 - Feb 2025

      Executive oversight of all programs for the company, as a member of the President's executive management team. Executive oversight of development of strategic international and domestic business opportunities, assessing new markets and initiatives, technology insertion and strengthening customer relationships.

      • Vice President, Programs

        May 2017 - Feb 2025
      • Vice President, Business Development

        May 2013 - May 2017
    • Not my problem anymore

      Feb 2025 - now
      Pontoon driver
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Project Management Institute
    • Air Assault

      US Army
      Aug 1986
    • Pathfinder

      US Army
      Oct 1992
    • Jumpmaster

      US Army
      Feb 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gregory Kraak, PMP, MBA
      1 x Bronze Star Medal -
    • Awarded to Gregory Kraak, PMP, MBA
      2 x Legion of Merit -
    • Awarded to Gregory Kraak, PMP, MBA
      4 x Army Commendation Medal -
    • Awarded to Gregory Kraak, PMP, MBA
      6 x Meritorious Service Medal -
    • Awarded to Gregory Kraak, PMP, MBA
      Ancient Order of Saint Barbara -