David J Preston

Responsible for the management and coordination of the INDOPACOM LOGCAP V contract. Responsible for the overall effective management and allocation of the personnel and resources necessary to meet contract requirements and Vectrus Profit and Loss business requirements. Under the direction of the LOGCAP V Program Manager, responsible for the management and coordination of the INDOPACOM GCC and associated LOGCAP V task orders in the Asia-Pacific region. Support the managing and executing of the overall LOGCAP V program to ensure that all customer requirements, business objectives, staffing and communication, and management of risks are aligned with the program’s goals. Work closely with Government agencies across the INDOPACOM GCC to ensure proper coordination and communication occurs to enhance overall mission accomplishment.

Senior Operations Manager at the Amazon Delivery Center in Richmond, VA (DVA2). A multi-faceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and execution. Responsible for all aspects of the operations at the Delivery Center, to include people management and development, process, and meeting or exceeding the expectations and promise made to our customers. Lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to achieve operational excellence through coaching and mentoring the team; driving employee engagement; and building leadership bench strength within the Delivery Center.

After only 11 months with the company, selected for a Director-level stretch assignment to lead a team of five Enterprise-level National Account Managers to increase revenue for the company. Understand global import/export trade compliance to every country in the world for over 600 shipments per day. Manage a $16M international book of business and grow it by at least 10% annually. Analyze global supply chains and develop innovative transportation and supply chain solutions for customers. Lead a team of five Sales Executives and ensure they stay motivated and focused on organizational priorities. Research, analyze, and engage new business opportunities and market trends focusing on growth and retention. Gather detailed information, identify decision makers and influencers, and provide strategic direction.

Conducted extensive planning focused on the Army of 2025-2050, specifically strategic modernization investment recommendations to senior military leaders and civilian policy makers.

Provided comprehensive logistics support to 80,000 military personnel across the Pacific region including material management, supply, operational contracting, logistics automation, transportation, and distribution integration.

Designed logistics policy and technical guidance to support the 80,000 military personnel across the Pacific region, focusing on defense of the Republic of Korea.

Student at the United States Army War College, and earned a Masters in Strategic Studies. Completed a Strategy Research Project on worldwide container management. Selected to attend the Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Oversaw a comprehensive Program Assessment Review Board, consisting of 567 programs that supported over 200,000 people, and combined diverse solutions from ten areas that that led to a $1M savings.

Managed 450 people providing logistics support to over 4,000 personnel, including maintaining and supporting $86M of transportation, maintenance, supply, and medical equipment.

Led multinational logistics planning for 20 operations with over 40 nations throughout Europe. Conducted all logistics planning for two major operations in Albania and Armenia, to include the assessment and implementation of several contracts worth over $1M working with the government and military of the host countries.

Supported 4,000 personnel in hazardous conditions. Managed and executed a budget of $1,300,000.

Supported 4,000 personnel and managed and executed a budget of $1,300,000.

Developed a ground-breaking innovative movement of over 22,000 pieces of equipment and containers, and 22,000 personnel from Iraq to the U.S. with zero losses. Personally led the combined effort with the Iraqi Government to completely rebuild the Northern Iraqi Rail System. This included awarding and evaluating contract proposals, and personally monitoring progress and approving project completion, as well as paying the contractors

Monitored the execution of stevedoring contracts worth over $3,000,000 annually. Supervised a workforce of over 50 people to include Japanese Nationals.