GARY L.

BRESS
2210 Coyote Creek Drive R Fort Lupton, CO 80621 R Phone: (303) 857-4125 R
gbda20ac@westpost.net

CAREER PROFILE
Focus Areas: Contract Management, Industrial Security, Government Contracting
Prior Positions: COO, President, Director; Degree: BA
Over 15 years of experience in management and leadership positions within priva
te industry and government organizations. Documented success in driving multimil
lion-dollar revenue growth, meeting requirements for multi-faceted contracts, an
d managing increasingly complex responsibilities across numerous locations.
Experience in interacting with the Colorado State Legislature and federal-elect
ed officials. 6 years of experience in Federal Budget Process (POMs) as well as
Department of Defense and State of Colorado budgets.
Hold the appropriate level of security clearances (TS/SCI-SSBI) for both curren
t and past positions. Certified as an ISO 9000-2001 Internal Quality Auditor.
Core Knowledge & Skill Areas:
R Contract Procurement/Management R Profit-and-Loss Accountability R Strategic P
lanning & Execution
R Multi-Site Operations Leadership R Project Lifecycle Management R Federal/Stat
e Govt. Processes
R Logistics & Facilities Management R Contract Negotiations/Adjustment R Continu
ous Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALEUT FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES V Aurora, CO V 2005-Present (Launched company
in 2005 from start-up; owned by Aleut Management Services)
President / Chief Operating Officer
Oversee all functions and activities of firm dedicated to Base Operating Support
Contracts for federal, state, and local governments, with full P&L responsibili
ty. Manage contracts at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, The United States Air For
ce Academy, Buckley AFB, Scott AFB, Denver Federal Center, and General Services
Administration in Sacramento, CA (contracts pending at other locations). Coordin
ate Direct Award contracts. Market companys services that include logistics mana
gement, facility operations, maintenance services, and miscellaneous offerings.
Direct project managers in managing government contracts to ensure profitability
. Work with business development firm to secure contracts with the government. C
urrently manage 12 federal and 2 construction contracts.
Selected Accomplishments:
X Led company growth from zero to $30 million-plus in annual revenues.
X Top Secret, SSBI Clearance and secured DoD Top Secret Facility Clearance for t
he company.
X Implemented numerous strategies and solutions to improve operational functions
.

TSI, INC. (BUCKLEY AFB) V Colorado Springs, CO V 2000-2005

Project Manager
Brought on board to manage 5-year, $12 million contract for providing Civil Engi
neering, Transportation, Security, and Information Management support to Buckley
AFB.
Selected Accomplishments:
X Increased revenues on contract from $12 million to ~$24 million.
X Received award fees that averaged over 93%.
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS V Englewood, CO V 1994-2000
Director of Installations
In charge of all facility and installation operations/maintenance across 29 loca
tions in Colorado. Coordinated with state and federal legislators on obtaining c
apital construction funding. Negotiated and supervised construction contracts th
rough management of team members. Managed $50 million annual budget and supervis
ed team of 250.
Selected Accomplishments:
X Directed program management for transition of Buckley ANG Base from state cont
rol to Buckley Air Force Base under federal oversight.

PRIOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:

Director of Public Safety, University of Northern Colorado
Developed the University Disaster Plan, 1st Departmental Policy and Procedure Ma
nual, and training program subsequently distributed to various agencies statewid
e.
Colonel, Colorado Army National Guard
Led, trained, mentored, and evaluated team members through all assignments with
the National Guard. Functioned as Liaison Officer to the Federal Drug Enforcemen
t Agency.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Geography/Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO V Greeley, CO
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE V Greeley, CO (hours in Fire Science and Safety)
Certifications
ISO 9000-2001 Internal Quality Auditor
Facility Security Officer Program- Defense Security Service Training
Professional Development / Continuing Education
Front Range Community College Courses: Facilities Management, First Responder, A
sbestos Abatement, 40-Hour OSHA/Emergency Responder Level II, Maintenance Manage
ment, Unit Costing, Site Assessment
International School of Information Management: Project Management Courses
Signal Officer Advanced Course, Numerous military and law enforcement courses
Federal and State Budget Process Courses
Real Estate Paralegal Studies