Bob Love

Bob Love

Director of Logistics

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President, Daedalus Solutions

  • Education

    • Marine Corps University

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      Certificate National Security Policy Studies

      The Command and Staff College is a ten-month program for majors, lieutenant commanders, and U.S. government civilian professionals that fulfills Joint Professional Military Education Phase I requirements.

    • Naval War College

      1990 - 1991
      MA National Security

      Activities and Societies: Scuba Focused on obtaining a Master's Degree in National Security.

    • Naval Postgraduate School

      1985 - 1987
      MS Management

      Activities and Societies: Scuba and Golf Focused on obtaining a Master's Degree in Business.

    • University at Albany

      1975 - 1977
      BS Business

      Activities and Societies: Backpacking

  • Experience

    • Joint Task Force - 6

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1996
      Director of Logistics
    • CSS Enterprise

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
      CO
    • United States Marine Corps

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
      Director Logistics Modernization

      As Director he led the Marine Corps Capstone Modernization Effort, a flagship enterprise regarded by military and industry organizations as a model for transformation. He was responsible for modernizing logistics throughout the Marine Corps, including the information technology to support best practices. Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, Colonel Love served as the Officer in Charge of the Reconstitution Liaison Support Team (RLST) and deployed to Kuwait/Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Show less

    • United States Department of Defense

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      Deputy to Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Logistics Systems Management
    • Business Transformation Agency

      Oct 2005 - Sept 2006
      Director, Warfighter Support Office

      From October 2005 until September 2006 Mr. Love served as the Director, War fighter Support Office (WSO), Business Transformation Agency (BTA). He was instrumental in the establishment of the BTA and WSO. In this role, Mr. Love worked across the Department of Defense, Secretariat, Service, and Combatant Commands to evaluate DoD business enterprise processes and associated systems affecting contracting, logistics, fund distribution, financial management in order to align to the theater commanders needs. Show less

    • United States Department of Defense

      Jun 2006 - Mar 2010
      Executive Director, Expeditionary Business Operations

      Mr. Robert Love served as the Executive Director, Expeditionary Business, Task Force to Improve Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). TFBSO works in close cooperation with various agencies, the international business community, non-government organizations, and Host Governments in high risk areas. The mission of TFBSO is to facilitate economic revitalization as directed by the Secretary of Defense. Mr. Love is directly involved with foreign direct investment, value chain integration, and industrial revitalization. Show less

    • BAE Systems

      Mar 2010 - Aug 2012
      Director, Strategic Initiatives

      Develop Global Services initiatives and opportunities as part of the senior leadership team at BAE Systems Engineering Solutions.

    • BAE Systems Information Technology

      Aug 2012 - Jul 2014
      Executive Director, International Campaigns

      Develop International Campaigns on behalf of Support Solutions, BAE Systems, Inc (US) and support the six business areas in acquiring strategic international business opportunities.

    • Educational Institution

      Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
      Independent Consultant

      - Executive Business Strategic Support- International Business Advisory Services- Senior Logistics Expertise

    • Daedalus Solutions, LLC

      Oct 2014 - Feb 2016
      President and CEO

      Establishing a client focused company dedicated to delivering quality serviceSupport Strategic PlanningDevelop and or mature new marketsMaintain the highest standards as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

    • LMI

      Feb 2016 - Sept 2018
      Vice President

      LogisticsPlanningAcquisitionLogistics SystemsTransportation & DistributionIn-Theater SupportTools, Methods & ModelsHomeServicesLogisticsLogisticsFor over 50 years, government organizations have relied on LMI to help find answers to their most pressing logistics challenges.A high-functioning logistics organization strikes the right balance between efficiency and the ready availability of people, facilities, and supplies an organization needs to complete its mission.LMI helps our clients find and maintain this balance. We apply our in-depth expertise toward the goal of just-in-time supply, while building in the appropriate counter-measures for potential disruptions. We simplify logistics complexity for our clients, boiling down the entire process—from the supplier’s suppliers to the customer’s customers—into distinct, optimized steps with minimal variation. The result is cohesive end-to-end supply chains for our clients.The breadth of our logistics expertise stems from the diverse backgrounds of our people. They have honed their knowledge of logistics in defense, government, business, and academia and augment their skills with LMI-proprietary analytic tools and techniques.Our work is always done with an eye toward supply chain sustainability—helping our clients manage their resources to meet their needs, yet minimize their environmental impact. We also invest heavily in understanding the latest in technology innovations and enhancements, so that the answers we give our clients have the advantage of cutting-edge technology. Show less

    • Self-employed

      Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
      Independent Consultant
    • Department of the Navy

      Dec 2018 - Jun 2020
      • Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Navy

        Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
      • Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary of the Navy

        Dec 2018 - Nov 2019
    • Self-employed

      Jun 2020 - Jan 2021
      Senior Policy Advisor
    • LMI

      Jan 2021 - Sept 2022

      Responsible for delivering quality services and support of Defense Logistics organizations, the Navy and Marine Corps. LMI is a consulting firm dedicated to advancing the management of government. Our clients value our specialized services in logistics, management advisory services, advanced analytics, and digital services supporting the defense, national security and health markets.

      • Vice President, Defense Logistics and Naval Services

        Aug 2022 - Sept 2022
      • Managing Director, Department of the Navy Client Services

        Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
    • Daedalus Solutions, LLC

      Sept 2022 - now
      President
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Logistician

      Air Force Institute of Technology
      Oct 1987
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Bob Love
      Department of the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Medal Secretary of the Navy (Acting) May 2020
    • Awarded to Bob Love
      Secretary of Defense Award for Outstanding Public Service Secretary of Defense Mar 2010
    • Awarded to Bob Love
      Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal USMC
    • Awarded to Bob Love
      Defense Meritorious Service USMC
    • Awarded to Bob Love
      Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal USMC
    • Awarded to Bob Love
      Global War on Terrorism Civilian Support Medal OSD
    • Awarded to Bob Love
      Joint Service Achievement Medal Joint Task Force Six
    • Awarded to Bob Love
      Korea Defense Service Medal USMC
    • Awarded to Bob Love
      Legion of Merit USMC
    • Awarded to Bob Love
      Marine Corps Expeditionary Service Medal USMC
    • Awarded to Bob Love
      Meritorious Service Medal USMC
    • Awarded to Bob Love
      National Service Defense Medal USMC
    • Awarded to Bob Love
      Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal USMC
    • Awarded to Bob Love
      Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal USMC