Richard Christian
About Richard Christian
Richard Christian is a Business Development Director at Cayuse Holdings, with over 25 years of experience in managing business support services for government and commercial agencies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Science from Andrews University and two master's degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration.
Work at Cayuse Holdings
Richard Christian has served as the Business Development Director at Cayuse Holdings since 2021. His role focuses on expanding business opportunities within the Washington DC-Baltimore area. He leverages his extensive experience in business development to drive growth and establish strategic partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Richard Christian holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Science from Andrews University, where he studied from 1983 to 1986. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from California State University, completing his studies from 1986 to 1988. Additionally, he obtained a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, studying from 1994 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in business development and information technology.
Background
Richard Christian has over 25 years of experience in business development, focusing on government and commercial sectors. Prior to his current position, he held various roles, including Director at Lockheed Martin from 2005 to 2009 and Director of Business Development at The Veteran Group, Inc. from 2018 to 2021. His career includes significant contributions to large-scale projects and initiatives.
Achievements
Richard Christian received the Lockheed Martin President’s Award for his contributions during his tenure at the company. He successfully led business development efforts on large Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) opportunities, including ESD, ITA, and ACEIT. He also played a key role in implementing the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Cayuse Holdings, Richard Christian held several prominent positions. He was the Business Development Director and Principal Consultant at Devlin Consulting Group from 2012 to 2018. He also served as a Partner at The Experts for one year in 2009-2010 and worked as Director at FEI Systems from 2010 to 2012. His diverse experience includes developing ITIL Change Management and Incident Management processes for various government agencies.