Lou Palazzo, PMP

Lou Palazzo, PMP has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several companies and roles. Lou started their career in 1992 in the United States Marine Corps, where they served for over 26 years, including roles as Colonel and Executive Officer. During their time in the Marine Corps, they gained extensive experience in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and served as an exercise planner and operations officer.

After leaving the Marine Corps, Palazzo worked as the Senior Military Assistant for the Office of the Secretary of Defense from 2016 to 2018, where they managed the day-to-day operations of the front office and provided military advice to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs.

Palazzo's other work experience includes roles such as Senior Strategic Planner at Amyx, Inc. from 2019 to 2022, Operations Officer at Marine Corps Installation Pacific (MCIPAC) from 2015 to 2016, and Commanding Officer at 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO) from 2009 to 2011.

Overall, Palazzo's work experience showcases their expertise in strategic planning, operations management, military leadership, and exercise planning.

Lou Palazzo, PMP has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in English from the United States Naval Academy, which they obtained from 1988 to 1992. Lou then pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in History from Virginia Commonwealth University, completing it from 2001 to 2008. In 2007, Lou attended the Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) II program, though no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. In addition to their educational background, Lou Palazzo has obtained the Program Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in November 2020. Lou also holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) certification from the Six Sigma Global Institute, though the date of acquisition is not specified.