Ted Montgomery
Summary:
Mr. Montgomery has over 28 years of Coast Guard experience leading
integrated logistic support organizations to include naval engineering and
electronic/computer support units; managing multimillion dollar operational,
educational, healthcare and retail budgets; initiating and monitoring high value
procurements and service contracts. He has overseen the RDT&E major and non
major acquisition process in the Coast Guard to ensure adherence to approved
policies; institutionalizing personnel reorganizations and evaluating job task
requirements, user needs, task analysis, and workload assessments to address
staffing shortfalls. He has analyzed resource and logistic needs to sustain
operational support of field systems and prioritized facility planning
proposals. Mr. Montgomery has over three years performing strategic and business
process planning and project management for the Coast Guard to include
development and implementation of a standard operational planning process, a
risk based decision making process, and analysis of operational effectiveness of
proposed solutions.
Education:
MBA, Baldwin Wallace College, 1983
B. S. Government, U. S. Coast Guard Academy, 1977
Current Responsibilities:
MicroSystems Integration, Inc., May 2005 - Present
Responsible for performing strategic and business process planning and project
management for the Coast Guard and other governmental organizations. Supported
the prototype implementation of a Standard Operational Planning Process (SOPP)
by developing a comprehensive process guide and Commandant’s Instruction which
is being used Coast Guard wide. As the project leader, helped the Resource
Planning and Integration Subteam develop recommendations for a “To-Be” notional
resource management organization. Assisted in developing the, “Coast Guard
Management Blueprint (CGMB) Five-Year Implementation Plan” and “Risk Based
Decision Making (RBDM) Budget Build for FY08” that evaluated mission performance
factors. Worked on projects to update the, “Modeling Simulation Master Plan
(MSMP)”, and “United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Telecommunications
Procedural Manual”.
Previous Experience:
Commanding Officer, Integrated Support Command, Boston, MA - June 2002 - April
2005
Directly responsible for industrial base and logistic organization comprised
of 350 military and civilian personnel in Boston that provided every facet of
support to 5,800 people, 37 ships, 145 small boats, 112 facilities from New York
City to northern Maine plus 245 housing units in Boston. Supervised two
commanding officers and oversaw all naval engineering and electronic/computer
support.
Major Accomplishments:
- Hosted/provided logistical support including an
operation center for federal, state and local law enforcement agencies
responsible for security during the Democratic National Convention.
- Initiated and executed plans to support a newly
established 76 person Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST). Created
offices and boat maintenance facility considered a model for all other
security teams.
- Evaluated operational/security requirements, reviewed
task analysis and workload assessments to address personnel/resource
shortfalls; devised and implemented a logistic plan to sustain operational
support to include training, boat maintenance, personnel, medical and
financial support for a six month security force for New York City and in
support of Iraqi Freedom.
Director of Resources, Atlantic Area, Portsmouth, VA -
June 2000 - June 2002
Managed $160M East Coast operational budget and 18 person civilian and
military staff. Coordinated annual personnel reorganizations. Reviewed new
construction proposals, developed strategic plans, and quality performance
program.
Major Accomplishments:
- Reallocated significant financial/personnel resources
after 9/11 terrorist attacks. Personally initiated $2M refurbishment of CGC
MORRO BAY (140’ ship).
- As the principal architect, instituted the annual, cost
neutral personnel reorganization process now used Coast Guard wide. First
year efforts led to 296 positions being changed to meet organizational needs.
- Served as the Deputy Chair of the Readiness Measurement
Task Force.
- Member of the Shore Facility Capital Asset Management (SFCAM)
Team.
- Atlantic Area Representative for the HQ Resource Group.
Comptroller, Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT - June 1995 - June 2000
Managed 40 person civilian and military staff, $12M budget; R&D Center
contracting staff with $14.5M in annual research contracts; $20M, 5 year food
service contract; accounting and procurement staff; administrative and financial
oversight of Academy Alumni and Foundation funds and a $1.5M trust fund for both
the Coast Guard Academy and Leadership Development Center.
Major Accomplishments:
- Directed all financial aspects of establishing the
Leadership Development Center to include creating a recurring training budget
and procuring equipment and furniture.
- Project officer for accreditation visit by the New
England Association of Schools and Colleges. As leader of the financial
assessment team, helped to obtain a full, ten year accreditation.
- Conducted a need assessment, alternative analysis, cost
analysis, cost estimate and analyzed the number and type of personnel required
based on required tasks to operate a new radar simulated shipboard navigation
training system for the Coast Guard Academy Professional Studies program and
the Leadership Development Center.
- Initiated $800,000 janitorial contract with National
Industries for the Severely Handicapped. Efforts resulted in Academy
receiving 1997 “Top Employer of the Year” in Connecticut and a National Award.
Financial Director Office of Health & Safety,
Washington, D.C. - June 1991 - June 1995
Developed and administered a $175M healthcare budget for 160,000
beneficiaries and 31 out-patient clinics. Projected healthcare costs. Managed a
$3.5M office and medical equipment budget and staff. Directed recovery of $2M
in third party claims from insurance companies.
Executive Officer, Search & Rescue Group, Baltimore, MD
- June 1989 - June 1991
Managed law enforcement, boating safety, and search & rescue operations.
Supervised 200 people, five boat stations and one small ship with an $800,000
budget. Oversaw 120 housing leases and maintenance of 13 government owned
homes.
Comptroller and Business Manager, Air Station Cape Cod, MA - June 1984 - June
1989
Managed a $4.5M budget for a large aviation facility and maintenance of 600+
houses Also managed a retail business including payroll and daily operations of
a gas station/convenience store, department store, grocery and package store
with 100+ employees and $10M in sales. Initiated reorganization, renovations,
resulting in increased sales over $2M and net profit over $400,000.
Public Affairs Officer, Ninth Coast Guard District;
Cleveland, OH - June 1981 - June 1984
Managed staff of 7 people who reported Coast Guard related events through
out the Great Lakes and prepared a monthly magazine. Prepared press releases
and conducted briefings regarding ground water contamination at Air Station
Traverse City, small boat station closings, and the recipient of a Silver
Lifesaving Medal. Served as an “Admiral’s Aide”, attended military ceremonies
and assisted in the coordination of three Grand Haven Festivals and two formal
“Dining Outs” events.
Military Civil Rights Counselor and Facilitator;
Cleveland, OH - June 1979 - June 1981
Completed a 16 week equal opportunity course at the Defense Equal
Opportunity Military Institute at Patrick Air Force Base, Coco Beach, FL.
Conducted civil rights training in the Ninth Coast Guard District. Resolved
alleged discrimination complaints.
Deck Watch Officer, USCGC POLAR SEA, Seattle, WA, - July
1977 - June 1979
Served as an in port Officer of the Day and underway Deck Watch Officer.
Collateral duties included Helicopter Control Officer, Communications Officer,
COMSEC Custodian, Marine Science Officer, Morale Officer, and Post Office
Manager. Responsible for planning the ship’s commissioning ceremony.
Helicopter Control Officer during the rescue of 13 Aleutians stuck on an ice
floe drifting towards Siberia. Senior Deck Watch Officer for break out of
Arctic Circle.
Updated 24 March 2008
