Bob Kavetsky

Bob Kavetsky is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Energetics Technology Center, where leadership focuses on advancing R&D in energetics and creating innovation ecosystems in collaboration with DoD R&D Centers. Kavetsky's previous experience includes serving as the Warfare Center Liaison to the Office of Naval Research from 2002 to 2007, where efforts included launching STEM initiatives, and contributing to the development of the SMART program at the Office of the Secretary of Defense from January 2000 to January 2002. Prior roles also encompass directing the Workforce 2010 Initiative at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. Academic qualifications include a Master's in Engineering Administration and a Master's and Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, all from The Catholic University of America.