Bob Thompson

Bob Thompson has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Bob started their career as an Engineer Officer in the US Army Reserve in 1981, where they served in various positions such as Team Chief and Engineer Officer in the Army Operations Center. Bob also worked as a Resident Project Representative for the US Army Corps of Engineers and as an Environmental Engineer for Camp Dresser and McKee.

In 1991, Bob became the Owner of Ryland Consulting, and in 1992, they took on the role of Chief for the US Joint Forces Military Skills Training Center, where they led a team of trainers and provided military skills training to joint service members. Bob held this position until 2001, during which they also served as the Head Coach for the US Military Pentathlon Team.

In 2001, Bob transitioned to work as an Engineer Officer for the US Central Command, where they served as a military planner for Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Bob also played a key role in planning and establishing the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

In 2003, Bob became the Deputy of the US Army Corps of Engineers Military Operations Center, providing planning and operations support for Task Force Restore Iraqi Oil. Bob later took on the role of Chief for the US Joint Forces Military Skills Training Center again from 2004 to 2006.

From 2006 to 2011, Bob held various roles in the US Army, including Contingency Operations Planner for US European Command and Lean Six Sigma Deployment Director at US Army Central. In the latter role, they led a team of Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belts in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

In 2012, Bob worked as a Principal at XiR Group, Inc. and volunteered at Dog Tag Bakery, where they developed strategic plans and conducted site visits to validate and strengthen a startup non-profit organization for wounded veterans. Since 2013, they have been working as a Principal Analyst at CALIBRE Systems, where they act as a Lean Six Sigma instructor and project mentor for US military personnel. Bob has also been involved in building strategic and operational dashboards in support of various projects.

Overall, Bob Thompson has a strong background in engineering, military operations, and process improvement, with experience in leadership, training, planning, and project management.

Bob Thompson attended Virginia Military Institute from 1977 to 1981, where they obtained a degree in English. Bob then enrolled at Clemson University from 1981 to 1986, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Later, from 2003 to 2005, Bob attended the Army Command and General Staff College, although information about the specific degree or field of study pursued during this period is not available.