TELFORD aTEDa WILLIAM LAREW 2140 Castlegreen Drive, Greencastle, PA 17225 Phone

: 717-593-4538 E-mail: tlbea958@westpost.net ________________________

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
a Bachelor of Science Degree. General Engineering, United States Military Academ
y at West Point, NY.
a Attained the rank of Colonel, served 26 years in the US Army.
a Graduated from Army War College (executive-level education for military office
rs).
a Graduated from the U.S. Navy Test Pilot School as an Engineering Test Pilot.
a FAA Commercial Pilot - Airplane & Helicopter (Single & Multi-Engine).
a Top-secret clearance
WORK EXPERIENCE
a PRODUCTION MANAGER, Occupational Services Inc, Chambersburg, PA (Current)
a Production manager for a nonprofit organization providing employment opportuni
ties to individuals with disabilities. Responsible for 140 clients, 10 work-cent
er supervisors and six support staff members. Responsible for work projects from
fifteen local manufacturing companies, all tailored for our clients with physic
al and/or mental disabilities. Established a workflow and production process su
itable for this supported work environment. Responsible for keeping the facility
safe, clean and effective at all times. Responsible for providing our clients w
ith quality work experiences and supportive daily care.
a Prior to assuming this position, I found the facility to be filthy, disorganiz
ed, in gross disrepair and void of effective leadership. With minimal funding an
d no effective guidance, I provided the leadership to provide the organization w
ith a clean, organized and functional facility along with a properly motivated a
nd trained staff. A continuous improvement process is now in place providing the
right services for our disabled clients who prefer a supported work environment
in lieu of competitive employment in the local community.
a SPECIAL PROJECT ENGINEER, Defense Support Services, (Current)
a Serving as a part-time subject matter expert/consultant to Lockheed Martin Cor
poration. Instrumental assisting Lockheed Martin win a major defense contract su
pporting military special operations. Continuing to be recalled for contract wor
k to support ongoing operations in Lexington, KY. Providing critical advice for
logistics, manufacturing and facility operations.
a THERAPEUTIC RIDING INSTRCTOR, Star Equestrian Center, (Current)
a Serving as a part time riding instructor-serving individuals with profound phy
sical and /or mental disabilities. Provides advice to the centeras director to i
mprove the services for our clients.
a DIRECTOR AVIATION OPERATIONS & PROGRAM MANAGER. Sierra Nevada Corp, Hagerstown
, MD (2005-2008).
a As a Program Manager, responsible for leading the production and logistical op
erations for a $50M aircraft modification program. Responsible for a workforce o
f over 110 personnel
a Promoted from Program Manager to Director of Aviation Operations.
a Responsible for leading the production department, parts manufacturing departm
ent, aviation supply operation and the aircraft quality department. Responsible
for up to 150 employees.
a Responsible for supporting and establishing company safety programs. Developed
programs to enhance the physical plant and to upgrade the operations and associ
ated equipment.
a DIRECTOR, AIRCRAFT MODIFICATION FACILITY. Northrop Grumman Corporation, Hagers
town, MD. (1999-2005).
a Managed an aircraft modification plant & FAA Repair Station comprised of over
155 personnel and a facility of over 133,000 SF. Responsible for supporting cont
racts valued over $100M.
a Re-invented the physical plant and instituted lean manufacturing processes lea
ding to major gains in productivity.
a Responsible for maintaining the teamwork of a diverse workforce comprised of b
oth union and non-union employees. Responsible for supporting five (5) major air
craft modification projects at one time.
a Supervised regular flight operations comprised of both systems testing and fli
ght training.
a CHIEF OF STAFF. U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Ft. Bragg, NC (1998-1999
).
a Promoted to Chief of Staff after serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for Special
Operations Aviation (1997-1998).
a Supervised a 700-person staff of civilian and military personnel while adminis
tering a $1.3 billion budget used to support the operations of 25,000 soldiers w
orking in 50 countries.
a As the Chief of Staff, provided staff supervision for Army Special Operations
logistical operations. Regularly interfaced with subordinate commanders and thei
r staffs to insure appropriate integrated logistical support.
a BRIGADE COMMANDER. U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, NC (1995-97)
.
a Commander of the 82nd Aviation Brigade. Responsible for 1300 personnel, 90 hel
icopters, 263 vehicles, a $31 million budget, and a 20,000-hour flight program.
a Successfully increased the combat readiness of the brigade while improving the
morale of its soldiers.
a Responsible for keeping the brigade "combat readya and available for immediate
worldwide deployment.
a Regularly supervised the analysis and solutions for problems that impeded adeq
uate logistical support.
a DEPUTY COMMANDER AND CHIEF OF STAFF. Combined Task Force Operation Provide Com
fort, Turkey and Northern Iraq (1994).
a Provided leadership for an 1800-person command comprised of French, British, T
urkish and American soldiers and airmen. Responsible for enforcing the ano-flya
zone over Northern Iraq while simultaneously executing a $50 million humanitari
an relieve program for Kurdish refugees. Regularly operated inside the combat zo
ne.
a Specially selected to provide leadership to a demoralized organization after t
he tragic friendly-fire incident between USAF fighters and US Army helicopters.
Successful in reestablishing strong morale and confidence within the command.
a Responsible for supporting the combined/joint command with appropriate logisti
cal planning and execution. Responsible for planning logistical operations in su
pport of humanitarian relieve in Northern Iraq. Coordinated operations with USAI
D.
a AVIATION LOGISTICS MANAGER. U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill AFB, FL (
1991-93).
a Planned and directed complex logistical operations for 200 Army and Air Force
Special Operations rotary-wing aircraft worldwide.
a Instrumental in fielding two new models of special operations helicopters (MH-
47E and MH-60K). Responsible for joint oversight of the ILS planning efforts for
fielding these new aircraft.
a Responsible for joint staff logistical management of USAF and US Army special
operations helicopters. Provided joint staff planning, coordination and evaluati
on of logistical actions. Established a joint logistical readiness reporting sys
tem for all Special Operations aircraft. This system supported monthly briefing
to the Commanding General and his staff.
a BATTALION COMMANDER. U.S. Army, 9th Cavalry Brigade (Air Attack), Fort.Lewis,
WA (1989-91).
a Commander of an Assault Helicopter Battalion. Responsible for 650 personnel, 6
2 helicopters and 159 vehicles.
a Responsible for supporting military helicopter operations in Honduras, Guatema
la, El Salvador. Responsible for conducting counter-drug operations in support o
f the Bureau of Land Management. Responsible for deploying over 200 combat ready
soldiers to Desert Storm.
a Responsible for the logistical readiness of all assigned equipment. Establishe
d and activated a highly functional Aviation Unit Maintenance Company supporting
the logistics of three concurrent long-term deployments.
a COMPANY COMMANDER. U.S. Army, 160th Special Operations Aviation Group, Fort Ca
mpbell, KY (1988-1989).
a Commander of a Special Operations Aviation Company comprised of the most sophi
sticated assault helicopters in the U.S Army inventory. Served as a MH-60 Speci
al Operations Pilot.
a Responsible for logistical planning supporting continuous deployments. Maintai
ned aircraft at the highest readiness levels.
a Flew combat missions in the Persian Gulf, keeping sea-lanes open to internatio
nal shipping.
a SPECIAL OPERATIONS AVIATION SYSTEMS INTEGRATION OFFICER, US Army, 160th Specia
l Operations Aviation Group, Fort Campbell, KY (1987-1988)
a Responsible for programming, engineering and testing of modifications to Speci
al Operations aircraft.
a Served as an experimental test pilot in MH-6 and AH-6 helicopters.
a Responsible for insuring the Integrated Logistics Systems supported all new en
hancements to Special Operations Aircraft.

a TEST PILOT UNDER INSTRUCTION, US Navy, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD (1
984-1986)
a Graduate of the United States Navy Test Pilot School.
a Masters-level aeronautical engineering education.
a Conducted operations in 26 different airplanes and helicopters. Certified as a
n engineering test pilot.
a AIR CAVALRY FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER, US Army, 1-10 US Cavalry, Fort Carson,
CO (1982-1984)
a Planned and executed flight operations for an air cavalry troop consisting of
9 AH-1, 10 OH-58 and 10 UH-1 helicopters.
a Served as an OH-58 and AH-1 pilot.
a ATTACK HELICOPTER PLATOON COMMANDER, US Army, 1-10 US Cavalry, Fort Carson, CO
(1980-1982)
a Responsible for leading a platoon comprised of nine (9) attack helicopters and
thirty cavalry soldiers.
a Served as an AH-1 helicopter pilot.
a PLATOON LEADER AND FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER, US Army, 2nd Aviation Battalion,
Camp Casey, Korea (1979-1980)
a Responsible for leading a platoon comprised of ten (10) OH-58 helicopters and
20 soldiers.
a Served as the flight operations officer responsible for planning and schedulin
g all battalion light operations along the border with North Korea.
a Served as a UH-1 and OH-58 pilot flying operations along the border with North
Korea.
a RIFLE COMPANY COMMANDER, US Army, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, Fort L
ewis, WA (1974-1977)
a Served as a rifle platoon leader, anti-tank platoon leader & rifle company exe
cutive officer before being selected to command a rifle company.
a Responsible for leading and training 140 infantry soldiers to ensure their rea
diness for combat.