GDMS Team

Principals

PETER F. HEDLEY - - President of Consulting Services. A licensed Merchant Marine Engineer and retired Captain in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Hedley has had extensive surface navy experience in operational coordination with U.S. Marine Corp, submarine, naval air, and special warfare commands. He had responsibility for five commands including the Pacific Fleet Amphibious Aviation Readiness Squadron of 12 ships and 6,500 personnel and has significant expertise in fleet hull, mechanical and electrical system requirements and deficiencies as well as maintenance and repair of combat and main propulsion systems.

After leaving the Navy, Mr. Hedley worked for Alliant Techsystems in business development, facilities and Congressional liaison roles. He has served on the boards of Surface Navy Association and the National Defense Industrial Association and the Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association.

VINCENT LAWRENCE - - President of Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) Products. Mr. Lawrence retired from the U.S. Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer and has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. With extensive experience in Logistics Management, he is responsible for the day-to-day operation of GDMS, with specific emphasis on government and OEM sales of customer products. Mr. Lawrence works in partnership with clients on researching markets, establishing business objectives, formulating plans and implementing procedures aimed at maximizing their sales revenues. GDMS is currently a manufacturers’ representative for seven different companies with product lines that account for more than $18 million in annual sales.

Associates

KATHY AVERY - - Marketing Communications Manager. Mrs. Avery has developed and implemented comprehensive business-to-business communications programs for leading companies including Huntsman Advanced Materials, Ciba-Geigy, Duracell Eastman Chemicals, and many other companies for more than 35 years. Among her specific areas of expertise are writing and supervising production of websites, sales literature, feature articles, press releases, newsletters and direct mail pieces.

WILLIAM BOYD - - Product Marketing Specialist. Product Marketing Specialist -- Mr. Boyd has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and has worked on research and development for a broad range of products and programs including power supplies for computer, automotive and aerospace equipment manufacturers. He is actively involved in product marketing to companies including BAE, Pacific Scientific and ATK Thiokol.

TERRY C. CORCORAN - - Undersea Programs Business Developer. Mr. Corcoran has more than 34 years of experience in engineering, business development and management at companies including Raytheon, Hughes, Honeywell and Alliant Techsystems. He has served on the Executive Board of the Undersea Warfare Division of the National Defense Industrial Association.

C. DAVID DePRIEST - - Electronic Warfare and Acquisition Specialist. Mr. DePriest, an electrical engineer and retired Air Force Colonel, has worked with the Air Force as a director on electronic warfare management and acquisition programs. He also was new business development manager for a supplier of advanced electronics technology solutions to government and businesses worldwide.

DANIEL KELLEHER - - Aerospace Software Specialist. Mr. Kelleher is a retired Air Force Colonel who has held key assignments in developing and supporting programs for such diverse projects as C-17 software, F-16 engine performance, U-2 reconnaissance system studies, and advanced weapons system programs.

SCOTT KING - - Commercial & Defense OEM Representative. A Mechanical Engineer graduate from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a MBA from University of Illinois Benedictine and Total Quality Management Certificate.  Mr. King has 23 years experience, working for two Fortune 500 corporations in Executive Management, Strategic Business and Marketing Planning, Product and Business Development and Sales.  Mr. King has extensive experience in the OEM (Primes & Subs), Distribution, MRO and Government sectors of the aerospace and industrial markets, both domestically and internationally.  For the past 8 years Mr. King has owned a Manufacturers' Agent and Consultant company, with a proven successful record in sales increases, product line development, and division and company creation.  He has now joined forces with GDMS to provide a Representation fuction to our clients.

PATRICK GARRETT - - Maritime Consultant. Mr. Garrett is a retired Navy Captain who commanded a Frigate, a Destroyer and a Destroyer Squadron, as well as an INSURV Board.  He is an expert in ship operational and material condition assessment and maintenance/modernization in the areas of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical, as well as Command and Control/Combat Systems.  After leaving the Navy he spent eight years in the defense industry, retiring from Lockheed Martin, where he functioned as a technical services  Business Development Analyst Manager and a Maintenance Program Manager on the Littoral Combat Ship Program.  He has served two terms as an elected member of the National Board of Directors for the Surface Navy Association.

GARY MILLER - - Avionics Specialist. Mr. Miller is a former Air Force officer who has worked on avionics maintenance and electronic warfare inspection programs. He also was a manager on a C-130 technical data integration program. He is a member of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals.

RICK SCHWARTZ - - Defense Sales & Marketing Specialist . Mr. Schwartz has more than 37 years of experience in defense technology R&D. In addition, he was Director of Defense Systems for Alliant Techsystems and has worked in sales and marketing for companies including Honeywell’s Aerospace & Defense and Ordnance Divisions.

MICHAEL WOIWODE - - Aviation Consultant.