Mr. Geurts previously served as the Acquisition Executive, U.S.. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, where he was responsible for all special operations forces acquisition, technology and logistics. In this position his innovative leadership and technological ingenuity provided rapid and affordable acquisition that positively impacted the USSOCOM acquisition work force and the special operations forces capability on the battlefield. These contributions were recognized by both private and public institutions during his tenure to include earning the Presidential Rank Award, USSOCOM Medal, William Perry Award and Federal Times Vanguard Award for Executive of the Year.

Prior to Senior Executive Service, Mr. Geurts began his career as an Air Force officer where he served as an acquisition program manager with engineering and program management leadership positions in numerous weapon systems including intercontinental ballistic missiles, surveillance platforms, tactical fighter aircraft, advanced avionics systems, stealth cruise missiles, training systems and manned and unmanned special operations aircraft.

He has over 30 years of extensive joint acquisition experience and served in all levels of acquisition leadership positions including Acquisition Executive, Program Executive Officer and Program Manager of Major Defense Acquisition Programs.

Mr. Geurts is a distinguished 1987 ROTC graduate from Lehigh University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB and in National Security Resourcing from Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University, Washington, D.C. Mr. Geurts also attended executive leadership and international studies programs at Harvard Kennedy School and George Washington Elliot School.

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Mark has expertise in the use of non-intrusive inspection and threat detection technologies to mitigate threats posed to aviation and other high-value assets by chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) agents.

Mark is currently serving as Vice President of Global Business Development and Government Relations for Analogic Corporation, a leading manufacturer of Computed Tomography (CT) technology, based in Peabody, Massachusetts. At Analogic, Mark and his team are focused on launching the ConneCT, Analogic’s new checkpoint CT screening solution and building Analogic’s portfolio of innovative security technology solutions. Prior to joining Analogic, Mark was Vice President for Smiths Detection, where he worked with the US Department of Homeland Security to successfully deploy the first walk through people screening portal, the first Multiview checkpoint X-Ray system, and automated screening lane solution.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Florida majoring in Business Management and is currently serving as Chairman of the Security Manufacturers Coalition, the unified voice to the Federal Government of companies that manufacture security screening technology.

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Jim is also a Special Government Employee for US Strategic Command’s Strategic Advisory Group Intelligence Panel; serves on the Veteran Launch and X-IO Technologies Advisory Boards; is a Special Advisor to the National Cryptologic Museum Foundation; and serves as a member of the AFCEA, INSA and NDIA Cyber Committees.

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MG Gallagher previously served as the Director of Networks, Services and Strategy in the Army Chief Information Officer/G-6; responsible for strategy, policy and guidance to enable mission command across the Army’s Global Enterprise Network MG Gallagher was commissioned as a Distinguished Military Graduate from Pittsburg State University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physical Education and holds a Master’s degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College.

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