
Bob Love
Director of Logistics

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About me
President, Daedalus Solutions
Education

Marine Corps University
-Certificate National Security Policy StudiesThe 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 - 1991MA National SecurityActivities and Societies: Scuba Focused on obtaining a Master's Degree in National Security.

Naval Postgraduate School
1985 - 1987MS ManagementActivities and Societies: Scuba and Golf Focused on obtaining a Master's Degree in Business.

University at Albany
1975 - 1977BS BusinessActivities and Societies: Backpacking
Experience

Joint Task Force - 6
Jan 1993 - Jan 1996Director of Logistics
CSS Enterprise
Jan 1996 - Jan 1997CO
United States Marine Corps
Jan 2000 - Jan 2004Director Logistics ModernizationAs 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 2005Deputy to Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Logistics Systems Management
Business Transformation Agency
Oct 2005 - Sept 2006Director, Warfighter Support OfficeFrom 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 2010Executive Director, Expeditionary Business OperationsMr. 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 2012Director, Strategic InitiativesDevelop Global Services initiatives and opportunities as part of the senior leadership team at BAE Systems Engineering Solutions.

BAE Systems Information Technology
Aug 2012 - Jul 2014Executive Director, International CampaignsDevelop 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 2014Independent Consultant- Executive Business Strategic Support- International Business Advisory Services- Senior Logistics Expertise

Daedalus Solutions, LLC
Oct 2014 - Feb 2016President and CEOEstablishing 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 2018Vice PresidentLogisticsPlanningAcquisitionLogistics 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 2018Independent Consultant
Department of the Navy
Dec 2018 - Jun 2020Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Navy
Nov 2019 - Jun 2020Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary of the Navy
Dec 2018 - Nov 2019

Self-employed
Jun 2020 - Jan 2021Senior Policy Advisor
LMI
Jan 2021 - Sept 2022Responsible 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 2022Managing Director, Department of the Navy Client Services
Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

Daedalus Solutions, LLC
Sept 2022 - nowPresident
Licenses & Certifications

Professional Logistician
Air Force Institute of TechnologyOct 1987
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Bob LoveDepartment of the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Medal Secretary of the Navy (Acting) May 2020
- Awarded to Bob LoveSecretary of Defense Award for Outstanding Public Service Secretary of Defense Mar 2010
- Awarded to Bob LoveArmed Forces Expeditionary Medal USMC
- Awarded to Bob LoveDefense Meritorious Service USMC
- Awarded to Bob LoveGlobal War on Terror Expeditionary Medal USMC
- Awarded to Bob LoveGlobal War on Terrorism Civilian Support Medal OSD
- Awarded to Bob LoveJoint Service Achievement Medal Joint Task Force Six
- Awarded to Bob LoveKorea Defense Service Medal USMC
- Awarded to Bob LoveLegion of Merit USMC
- Awarded to Bob LoveMarine Corps Expeditionary Service Medal USMC
- Awarded to Bob LoveMeritorious Service Medal USMC
- Awarded to Bob LoveNational Service Defense Medal USMC
- Awarded to Bob LoveNavy Marine Corps Achievement Medal USMC
- Awarded to Bob LoveNavy Marine Corps Commendation Medal USMC
Languages
- enEnglish
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