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Northrop Grumman Corp:

For over 10 Years Matt directed $150M+ portfolios of heavily regulated defense programs.

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Experience:

Oversaw Supply Chain Management, Contracts Management, Program Financial Control, and Strategic Financial Planning.

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Led a multidisciplinary team comprising Program Financial Control Analysts, Contract Administrators, and Schedulers. Managed diverse production and software development programs for the U.S. Navy, Army, and Air Force across various platforms (P-8 Poseidon, C-130 Gunship, C-5 Galaxy, CH-53K King Stallion, F-18 Super Hornet, KC-135 Stratotanker, MV-22 Osprey, among others).

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Orchestrated the monthly financial forecasting process, providing insightful analysis and recommendations on awards, sales, operating margin, and cash flow. Developed and executed the Operating Unit’s Long Range Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan.

Ensured strict adherence to government financial reporting and earned value regulations.

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Successfully managed DoD proposals from draft RFP to award, demonstrating expertise in reviewing RFPs, FAR clauses, subcontractor coordination, basis of estimates, indirect rates, pricing strategies, and cash management. Delivered presentations to Senior Leadership.

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Spearheaded a division-wide program to foster innovation, leading 17 employees in activities promoting creative problem-solving, enhancing cross-functional communication, and developing future leaders. Oversaw five project teams concurrently, driving division-wide process improvements.

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Recognized with the Division’s award for innovation at the annual leadership summit by the Division President/General Manager (Division size: 5,000+ employees/$10B annual revenue)

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Helped redesign and facilitated the implementation of a new company financial forecasting system.

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EDUCATION:

• MBA from the University of Chicago-Booth School of Business

• BS in Business Administration – Management from the University of Illinois

               (Dean’s List every semester)

A seasoned professional and the founder of Terra Australis, renowned for expertise in indoor controlled environment agriculture (CEA) within the cannabis sector. With a career that commenced in the licensed cannabis industry in 2017, followed by a full-time commitment to advancing CEA in cannabis cultivation since 2020, this professional is dedicated to achieving excellence in the field.

Education:

• Holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Queensland, Australia (Global Rank 45th for Chemical Engineering).

Key Expertise:

• Proficient in Process Optimization through a solid foundation in physics, chemistry, industrial controls, and process optimization.

• Adept at forging Strategic Collaborations with equipment and material providers, ensuring clients maintain their competitive edge and adapt to dynamic market conditions.

• Demonstrates strong Leadership by effectively guiding over 20 industry professionals across various client projects, consistently achieving outstanding results in indoor cannabis cultivation.

Achievements:

• Delivers Consistent Improvements, with clients regularly reporting a substantial 25% average increase in gross revenue (per harvest) within the initial 90 days, accompanied by an impressive 20% reduction in cost of goods sold (COGS). Clients receive advising and management principles rooted in proven, low cost materials and methods that reduce risk and maximize upside.

• Cultivates Industry Partnerships with leading brands in Washington State, Oregon, and Arizona. Notably, this professional supplies Oregrown Industries with extraction source material, resulting in widespread market exposure to over 400 OLCC Licensed Dispensaries since 2021.

• Actively participates in Current Collaborations with top equipment and materials providers, contributing expertise to innovative projects in areas such as lighting, hydroponic substrates, environmental control, and control logic.

• Exercises Advocacy by actively engaging as a member of the OCA, advocating fervently for the cannabis cultivation industry in legislative sessions and with local and state politicians.

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Brad is an expert in systems integration and automation, specializing in low voltage, home and commercial audio / theater, security, CCTV access control, computer networking, and building custom automation racks.

He has been working professionally in the electronics industry for 18 years. Beginning at a young age installing general low voltage systems, moving on to home audio and theater systems, and as technology developed over the years began working on completely integrated home automation systems.

Brad has worked on and also project managed major contracts including the: Smart Home Exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, handled the project management for the entire Kansas State University dorm installation for energy management, project managed MIT dorm installation of energy management, completed multi million dollar residential jobs, and hotels including the Sheridan in Greensboro North Carolina, and the Marriott Waterfront in Portland.

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Brad and Phil's lifelong friendship fuels a highly collaborative partnership where Brad excels at turning Phil's ideas into tangible real-world applications. His proficiency extends to translating detailed engineering drawings, circuit diagrams, panel layouts, and other concepts into reality, ensuring the successful execution of projects from start to finish.

Facility accomplishments include installing low voltage cables, security systems, and closed-circuit cameras. Built custom automation panels, reprogrammed automation software for optimal environmental control in cultivation, and enabled facility-wide control through a smartphone application. Additionally, assembled grow rooms, installed lighting systems, and implemented hydro systems.

Sami has been in the Cannabis industry for almost a decade and has worked at leading farms running large teams and maintaining consistency for 500 light farms.