Darren Rutherford, Mpa
About Darren Rutherford, Mpa
Darren Rutherford, MPA, serves as the Cayuse Program Manager at Cayuse Technologies, LLC, where he leads the contractor Joint Operations Center team. With over twenty years of experience in emergency management and a strong educational background, he has held various roles within the US Army, focusing on operations management and training.
Work at Cayuse Technologies
Darren Rutherford serves as the Cayuse Program Manager DHA at Cayuse Technologies, LLC since 2020. In this role, he leads the contractor Joint Operations Center (JOC) team, ensuring the production of high-quality deliverables in a time-critical environment. He operates as the primary interface to the Government client for all matters regarding contract execution and service delivery. Additionally, he collaborates closely with the Training Department to develop new teaching programs aimed at enhancing the skills of the operations team.
Previous Experience with the US Army
Darren Rutherford has extensive experience with the US Army, where he held various positions from 2008 to 2020. His roles included Army National Guard Analyst Watch Supervisor, Senior Operations Analyst, and Project Actions Manager. He worked as an Operation Manager at the National Guard Coordination Center (NGCC) from 2012 to 2016. His responsibilities included training personnel on the Emergency Alert Notification System's ATHOC-SENDWORD NOW and the ADVON vehicle, which provides quick-reaction communications for emergency situations.
Education and Expertise
Darren Rutherford holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Management and Technology, which he completed from 2015 to 2017. He also earned an Associate of Science in Homeland Security and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the same institution, studying from 2012 to 2015. With over twenty years of experience in Emergency Management, he has developed expertise in handling high-pressure situations and training personnel in emergency communication capabilities.
Leadership and Training Initiatives
In his current role at Cayuse Technologies, Darren Rutherford leads initiatives to enhance operational capabilities. He focuses on developing training programs that improve the skills of the operations team. His experience in training personnel on critical systems and vehicles, such as the ADVON vehicle and the Emergency Alert Notification System, demonstrates his commitment to enhancing emergency response capabilities.