Rear Admiral Norman Hayes—retired has demonstrated extraordinary skills in leading diverse organizations to accomplish and perform far beyond their perceived capacities. Has taken organizations from underperforming to the apex of success in the most demanding environments. Understands the unique dynamics of large and small organizations. Performed at the highest levels of the DoD in non-compromising decision-making positions with direct responsibility for over 2000 personnel and indirect responsibility for over 5000 personnel. Corporate level experience in the federal business environment, as Executive Vice President he exercised full responsibility and accountability for business development, contract/program management, strategic initiatives program, software product development, and marketing. Displayed impressive diversity in the confluence of academia, business, and government to create across-discipline environment to identify and exploit research funding and technology partnership opportunities. Demonstrated exceptional skill in building trust across teams, articulating a shared vision with inspirational leadership to achieve successful outcomes.