Eric George in Saginaw, Texas as of 2022

Eric George, born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas has given a large number of his years of experience in building, from the ground up, numerous companies and accelerating the growth of the business. Through his extensive knowledge, he has provided innovations to improving supply chains, and working in the systems engineering sector. Due to his expertise and roots in smart business tactics, he’s brought up many companies of his own such as 2nd Chance Pallets in Saginaw, Texas.

2nd Chance Pallets is just as much about the people as it is the pallets and products provided. The company’s exclusive development in new & recycled pallets, crates & loose wood provide the highest quality of products for its clients. Although the primary target consumer is business-to-business, the company also offers retail sales as well.

Eric George and 2nd Chance Pallets in Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas are an all-inclusive, complete pallet and crate management company serving the greater Fort Worth metroplex. In combination of his comprehensive knowledge of business and profit generation, Eric George uses brilliance, out of the box thinking, and a strong work ethic to provide the finest products to his clients. The business name has a double meaning. On one side of the coin, it is a second chance for wood products and other wooden items that would otherwise end up in a landfill. On the other side of the coin is a philosophy close to Eric George’s heart: the name is about the people, too. 2nd Chance Pallets has a rooted belief in the value of providing people with a second opportunity.

2nd Chance Pallets and its skilled workers, along with smart businessman Eric George of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, have decades of combined experience in production and team management. They have cultivated an atmosphere of continuing improvement and smart management practices. Establishing long-lasting, reliable and stable relationships with clients is a common understanding at 2nd Chance Pallets. Their goal in Saginaw, Texas is to fulfill each and every order in a timely matter while also delivering a product that stands out from competitors.

Eric George’s Education

The George Washignton University

M.S., Engineering Management

1998 – 2000

University of Maryland

B.S., Information Systems

1990 – 1994

Eric George

Principal Owner

Dec 2012 – Present · 9 yrs 4 mos

Principal

Dec 2012 · 1 mo

Senior executive with over twenty-four years of cumulative program management, business development, supply chain management and systems engineering experience.

Key services offered are supplier cost takeout, supply chain organizational design/performance improvement, change management, working capital improvement, operations and program management solutions, systems engineering solutions, crisis management, proposal/capture strategy/management, business systems compliance (CPSR, Property, EVMS), Professionally certified Program Manager and certified Systems Engineer.

Served as board member for TCU’s Neeley Business School’s Supply and Value Chain Center.

Sr. Vice President

2010 – 2012 · 2 yrs

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Served as the Sr. VP of Supply Chain and Texas Site Executive for over 1000 employees. Established global supply chain center of excellence for $4B services company. Responsible for Annual Procurement Spend of $2.2B and supplier management of approximately 8000 active suppliers across a variety of programs and applications. Established Logistics and Operations capability at corporate level to include 2 Quality Consolidation Centers (QCC).

Responsible for all supply chain policy and procedures and supply chain training for 30,000 person enterprise. Effectively managed supplier performance through identification and mitigation of emerging risk and generated favorable and affordable acquisition strategies to enable new Business Capture. Received prestigious Nunn-Perry award in 2012 and recongnized as “Pros to Know” in Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine. Served as board member for Fort Worth Chamber.

14 yrs 1 mo

Director, F35 Mission Systems & Software

2008 – 2010 · 2 yrs

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Led all activities of the F-35 Mission Systems & Software (MS&S) to include the design, development, system test, flight test, verification, qualification and production of the F-35 avionics hardware, subsystems and software, and build and integration of the product. Responsible for customer relationship to include award fee milestone negotiation and closure to commitment. Responsible for the development of, and execution to an integrated master schedule and performance to cost targets ensuring maximum award fee payments. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of suppliers with budget ~$7B. Responsible for capturing and implementing follow-on development and international derivatives. Ensured Engineering and Program Mgt Process Execution Across MS&S Development Product Teams. ). Led teams on special assignment for cost reduction initiatives that successfully achieved all program objectives and saved $132M to lot 3 mission systems aircraft. Led all activities of the F-35 Mission Systems & Software (MS&S) to include the design, development, system test, flight test, verification, qualification and production of the F-35 avionics hardware, subsystems and software, and build and integration of the product. Responsible for customer relationship to include award fee milestone negotiation and closure to commitment. Responsible for the development of, and execution to an integrated master schedule and performance to cost targets ensuring maximum award fee payments. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of suppliers with budget ~$7B. Responsible for capturing and implementing follow-on development and international derivatives. Ensured Engineering and Program Management Process Execution Across MS&S Development Product Teams. Led teams on special assignment for cost reduction initiatives that successfully achieved all program objectives and saved $132M to lot 3 mission systems aircraft.

Program Director and Omaha Site Executive

2005 – 2008 · 3 yrs

Managed Multi-Domain Strategic Command (STRATCOM) Integrated Strategic Planning & Analysis System (ISPAN) program. Responsible for providing STRATCOM 4-star General with Global C2 Planning and Situational Awareness capability. Customer had lowered award fee scores and was looking to stop work on key contract initiatives. Managed/led major restructure and turnaround. Established new processes, reorganized program structure and upgraded key personnel. After 18 months, program received highest award fees and company was lauded by the customer for our responsiveness to improve the program. Exceeded Sales/Orders/Profit targets by 47%/8%/5% respectively. Additionally, served as LM Site Executive and General Manager for Omaha operations.Managed Multi-Domain Strategic Command (STRATCOM) Integrated Strategic Planning & Analysis System (ISPAN) program. Responsible for providing STRATCOM 4-star General with Global C2 Planning and Situational Awareness capability. Customer had lowered award fee scores and was looking to stop work on key contract initiatives. Managed/led major restructure and turnaround. Established new processes, reorganized program structure and upgraded key personnel. After 18 months, program received highest award fees and company was lauded by the customer for our responsiveness to improve the program. Exceeded Sales/Orders/Profit targets by 47%/8%/5% respectively. Additionally, served as LM Site Executive and General Manager for Omaha operations.

Deputy Program Director & ISC2 Program Manager

2003 – 2005 · 2 yrs

Colorado Springs, Colorado area

Key Leader in major restructure and program turnaround. Led new team hires, new process improvement initiatives, and initial Integrated Baseline Review (IBR). Interacted with senior customers to communicate progress. Managed day-to-day program operations. Developed and executed strategies for program growth. This $1B contract, Integrated Space Command & Control (ISC2), created new Missile, Space and Air warning capabilities for AFSPC, NORAD, and NORTHCOM Commands. Additionally, program renovated the command center inside Cheyenne Mountain. This program directly supported 3 different 4-star command objectives. After 3.5 years, this Award Fee program received highest award fees. Achieved all Sales/Order/EBIT goals.Key Leader in major restructure and program turnaround. Led new team hires, new process improvement initiatives, and initial Integrated Baseline Review (IBR). Interacted with senior customers to communicate progress. Managed day-to-day program operations. Developed and executed strategies for program growth. This $1B contract, Integrated Space Command & Control (ISC2), created new Missile, Space and Air warning capabilities for AFSPC, NORAD, and NORTHCOM Commands. Additionally, program renovated the command center inside Cheyenne Mountain. This program directly supported 3 different 4-star command objectives. After 3.5 years, this Award Fee program received highest award fees. Achieved all Sales/Order/EBIT goals.

Director, Program Director, Integrated SolutionsDirector, Program Director, Integrated Solutions

2002 – 2003 · 1 yr

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Created Profit/Loss center responsible for market growth in Northern Command, Joint Forces Command, and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Manage people, programs, and strategic execution. Responsible for strategy planning and creation for $200M/yr business. Staff and train new engineering and programmatic personnel.Created Profit/Loss center responsible for market growth in Northern Command, Joint Forces Command, and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Manage people, programs, and strategic execution. Responsible for strategy planning and creation for $200M/yr business. Staff and train new engineering and programmatic personnel.

Sr. Program Manager, Mobile Solutions

2000 – 2002 · 2 yrs

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Set strategy and Managed multi-functional business area to include supporting Lockheed Martin’s bid on Future Combat System DARPA Program with expected $250M value to LM through FY12, Cooperative Development Center (focused on enhancing program performance), Advanced Systems Engineering Team (focused on new business captures), and a new product initiative Electronic Tactical Operations Center (eTOC). Established $5M lab on bailed equipment and software.Set strategy and Managed multi-functional business area to include supporting Lockheed Martin’s bid on Future Combat System DARPA Program with expected $250M value to LM through FY12, Cooperative Development Center (focused on enhancing program performance), Advanced Systems Engineering Team (focused on new business captures), and a new product initiative Electronic Tactical Operations Center (eTOC). Established $5M lab on bailed equipment and software.

Sr. Manager, Business Development

1998 – 2000 · 2 yrs

Washington D.C. Metro Area

New Business Development for Army C4I Core and Advanced/Emerging Programs in the Army Command and Control business area. Responsible for strategic planning and leadership/coordination of the business areas Army C4I marketing support and new pursuits. Established engineering bench to pursue new business captures. Responsible for establishing Independent Research & Development (IRAD) allocations within $100M/yr Business Area, as well as establishing/defending marketing overhead budgets strategic pursuits.New Business Development for Army C4I Core and Advanced/Emerging Programs in the Army Command and Control business area. Responsible for strategic planning and leadership/coordination of the business areas Army C4I marketing support and new pursuits. Established engineering bench to pursue new business captures. Responsible for establishing Independent Research & Development (IRAD) allocations within $100M/yr Business Area, as well as establishing/defending marketing overhead budgets strategic pursuits.

Deputy Program Manager, DISA JIEO

1997 – 1998 · 1 yr

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Establish relationships with teammates, scoped work for execution, bid/proposed work, planned, staffed, executed projects under $600M Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. During this period company did not have streamlined IDIQ bid process. Created process improvement initiative yielding 75% cycle-time improvement. Won 80% of work bid.Establish relationships with teammates, scoped work for execution, bid/proposed work, planned, staffed, executed projects under $600M Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. During this period company did not have streamlined IDIQ bid process. Created process improvement initiative yielding 75% cycle-time improvement. Won 80% of work bid.

Sr. Systems Engineer, National Program

1996 – 1997 · 1 yr

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for requirements definition, traceability/tracking for $100M classified software program. Worked closely with Government technical representative to document/track and communicate system requirements to the development staffResponsible for requirements definition, traceability/tracking for $100M classified software program. Worked closely with Government technical representative to document/track and communicate system requirements to the development staff

Telecom Management

1989 – 1996 · 7 yrs

Washington D.C. metro area/Stuttgart Germany

Experience included telecommunications contract management, Pentagon renovation, Network installation, troubleshooting, and configuration management. Developed training materials that enabled DISA Stuttgart, Germany to utilize common tracking system implemented by DISA Headquarters. Trained, Managed, Led military personnel in daily operational assignments.