William A. Mills, CPP, CSHP
832-***-**** ~ ********@***.***
www.linkedin.com/in/williammillscpp/en
Senior Executive Leadership
Innovative and Inspirational senior executive, has held positions at the Regional Management level in a multi-billion dollar Oilfield
Services corporation, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Information Officer at a Medium sized $100 million US Government Contract
Service company and Chief Executive Officer in a Veteran Owned consulting business generating $5 million annually. Visionary,
diverse, and entrepreneurial operations executive with solid experience managing all levels of multiple projects simultaneously
driving strict fiscal management, revenue performance and administratively detail focused.
Strategic Business Planning & Profitability Sustainment
Adept at creating strategic alliances to effectively align with and solidify key business initiatives. Reorganized and outfitted the
North Gulf Coast Schlumberger CoilTOOLS office which generated $ 6.6 million revenue in 2010, up from less than $500,000 the
prior year. Generated over $20.5M of revenue in 2011 while maintaining and expanding the oilfield tools inventory to $20 million
dollar of revenue generating capital assets servicing over 150 locations in the US and Canada. Provided specialty tools and
personnel support coordination to locations in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Recruited and trained new supervisors in an
accelerated period to make market commitments, which increased productivity in 14 geographic regions.
Initiated and maintained strategic alliances through consulting contracts with several divisions of Lockheed Martin, General
Dynamics Information Systems, Litton Life Support, STIDD Systems, Nautica and several other large DOD and DOJ supporting
corporations for over 8 years.
Multimillion-Dollar P&L Management
Actively builds and retains high performance teams through focused hiring practices, mentoring and training development,
delivering highly motivated, skilled professionals who exceed expectations in very demanding environments. Provided corporate
level management over numerous remote offices, located in 31 states and 1 US territory (Guam) and over 1600 employees
performing work on 25 US Government contracts and 8 commercial contracts generating $8.6M monthly revenue culminating in
$100 million annual revenue for AEPS. Successfully negotiated with numerous Collective Bargaining Units to insure the CBA was
in the best interest of the company, the contract and the customer. Very knowledgeable in the Federal Acquisition Regulations
(FAR), Service Contract Act(SCA), National Labor Relations Act(NLRA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Defense Security Service (DSS), Defense Contractors Management Agency(DCMA) and the Defense Contractors Audit Agency
(DCAA)
Risk Management & Loss Control
Initiated an in depth review of the current Liability and Workman Comp Insurance policies. Engaged 4 independent industry
professionals to verify findings. Negotiated new policies ensuring all previous gaps were covered. Negotiated a $280k reducti on
in GL and WC insurance costs to the company while providing more comprehensive coverage. Initiated restructuring of the
Health and Welfare Benefits program to bring it into compliance with the Affordable Care Act.
Coordinated the 53% expansion of the current office area, construction and reconfiguration of the onsite server, server room
and instituted an IT/Cyber Security program.
Physical, Information Technology & Cyber Security
Board Certified Protection Professional, active member of American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), Energy Security Council,
InfraGard and several other organizations in the field of national security and counter terrorism.
Personally involved with National and International Security for o ver 30 years.
Specialist in Counter Terrorism including Cyber Terrorism. International speaker and trainer on topics related to Physical
Security, Information Technology and Cyber Security, Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets.
Current on Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard (CFATS), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) regulations
and Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) legislation.
Very experienced in the design, application and implementation of physical and electron ic security measures.
New Product Development & Rapid Prototyping
Key player in the Research, Development and Deployment of a “Wearable Computer System” in 1996 as a consultant to General
Dynamics Information Systems. This item was the predecessor to the current Smart Phone technology which provided full 486
computer function, interfaced with Satellite radios and the first true Digital Single Reflex Camera.
Was a member of the “MEMS” technology development team. Participated in the research, development and prototyping of the
first “Micro Electro-Mechanical System” under the US DOD Office of Special Technologies.
As a member of the Lockheed contract consultant team for the Atlas V Space Vehicle System, we developed and initiated a
system controls operational modification that improved the SCADA controls operational parameters by function and response of
the systems sub controllers, achieving consistent prelaunch functional parameters of +/- 2% of set point.
As a consultant to Litton Life Support, redesigned an SCBA to utilize liquid oxygen as a supply medium.
William A. Mills, CPP, CSHP
832-***-**** ~ ********@***.***
www.linkedin.com/in/williammillscpp/en
As a consultant to Applied Materials, developed and taught the new training curriculum for the 300 mm CMP tool set.
Key member of the team that developed and deployed to NSA a very advanced situational awareness sensor.
Business Development and Contract Acquisitions
As Chairman of the Business Development team at AEPS, I identified new business opportunities and tasked the BD Team with
development of the bid proposals for submission to various US Government contracting offices throughout the US.
As the Manager of Marine Technology at Deep Down Inc., I communicated regularly with current, former and potential
customers to obtain contracts.
As the Regional Manager for Schlumberger, I was in sustained contact with all of the Oilfield industry customers negotiating new
business and assisting on the planning of current and future projects.
Engineering Experience
Mechanical Engineering, Naval (Marine) Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic/Semi-Conductor Engineering,
Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Geophysical Engineering, Aeronaut ic
and Astronautic Engineering, Marine Science .
Career Highlights
THORAD Corporation, Austin Texas 2014 – Present
Member of Board of Directors/Vice President of Application Development
Maintain official corporate meeting records.
Directly manage THORAD product application development to insure adequate coverage of defined Threat Scenario’s. Insure
proper installation and integration on the client premises for optimal security awareness and active response to incidents as
defined by the contract.
American Eagle Protective Services Corp., Austin Texas 2013-2014
Chief Operations Officer / Chief Information Officer
Directly managed everyday corporate operations, legal/regulatory compliance and revenue generation throughout multiple US
Government contracts serving US Navy, USCG, DHS, FAA, USDA and several other government agencies.
Coordinated with the CFO and accounting team to insure proper invoicing, reduced aging of receivables, proper payroll and
benefits initiation, payment and accrual.
Deep Down Inc., Channelview Texas 2012-2013
Manager of Marine Technologies & Special Projects
Directly managed the everyday operations and revenue generation of Marine Technologies Division. The division specializes in
animation technologies, automation technologies, Remotely Operated Vehicle services, Research and Development of new
technologies and product applications.
Schlumberger Coiled Tubing, Maurice, LA 70555
NGC Regional Manager, CoilTOOLS Service Center - 2004 to 2011
Directly managed everyday operations and revenue generation by the North Gulf Coast Service Center, c areer development and
operations of all CoilTOOLS Supervisors and personnel.
SASTPM & TD, LLP, Virginia Beach, Virginia & Austin, TX 1996-2008
CEO/Senior Partner, Senior Consultant in various non-oilfield industries
Security and Security technologies, Sensors technology, Maritime Vessel technology(surface and subsurface/ manned and
unmanned), Aviation systems technology(manned and unmanned), Space Vehicle systems, Semi -Conductor Research and
Development, Design, Manufacture, Market Development, RFI, RFP, Contracting
Subcontractor consultants to Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Litton and several others in multiple technology fields.
US Military Worldwide Special Operations Assignments 1975-1996
Research, Development, Testing and Acquisition Officer - Naval Special Warfare Group Two 1994-1996
Led and managed classified projects for Naval Special Operations worldwide from concept to completion.
US Navy SEAL, Team Chief 1980-1994; US Army Airborne Ranger – Non-Commissioned Officer 1975-1980
Planned and executed worldwide operations involving Counter Terrorism, Counter Insurgency, Intelligence and Counter
Intelligence operations, Maritime Vessel operations (surface and subsurface), Aerial Insertion, Submersible operations, Weapons
and Demolitions (standard and improvised), Weapons of Mass Destruction Counter Proliferation, Operational and Tactical
training of US and foreign entities. US Government Security Clearance.
William A. Mills, CPP, CSHP
832-***-**** ~ ********@***.***
www.linkedin.com/in/williammillscpp/en
Keynote Speaker
SAFE Association Conferences: 1996, 1997, 1998, various locations worldwide. Discuss Terrorism/Counter Terrorism and
technology developments needed to support International CT missions.
Combating the Terrorist Threat Conference : 1999 Houston, Texas. Discuss potential Terrorist Threats to the Continental U S
and US Industrial sites. Discuss a potential means to counter these threats.
Certifications
ASIS Board Certified Protection Professional SSI Diving Instructor
OSHA Certified Safety and Health Professional OSHA Certified Trainer
FAA Senior Rigger License USPA C License
Professional Organization Affiliations
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE)
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
American Society of Quality (ASQ)
American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS)
InfraGard (Infrastructure Security sponsored by the FBI)
Clearance
Top Secret /SCI - Inactive