Michael Ulses
About Michael Ulses
Michael Ulses is a Program Manager at ECS, with a distinguished career in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served in various leadership roles including Deputy Operations Officer in Afghanistan and Commanding Officer of a helicopter squadron. He holds a BS in General Science from the United States Naval Academy, an MBA in Leadership Studies from Baker University, and a Master's in National Strategic Studies from the National War College.
Current Role at ECS
Michael Ulses currently serves as the M-SHARP Program Manager at ECS, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing program management tasks and ensuring the successful execution of projects. His tenure at ECS has been marked by a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and delivering quality support to clients. Prior to this role, he worked as the M-SHARP Customer Support Manager for a brief period in 2019.
Military Background
Michael Ulses has an extensive background in the United States Marine Corps, where he served in various capacities over several years. His roles included Deputy Operations Officer/Air Officer for US Forces in Afghanistan from 2012 to 2013, and Commanding Officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-772 from 2008 to 2010. He also held positions such as Branch Head for Reserve Policy, Plans and Programming, and Senior Reserve Aviation Program Manager, contributing to strategic planning and operational execution.
Education and Professional Development
Michael Ulses holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Science from the United States Naval Academy, which he attended from 1985 to 1989. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Leadership Studies from Baker University between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, he earned a Master’s degree in National Strategic Studies from the National War College in 2011. He also achieved a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate from the Project Management Institute in 2019.
Achievements in the U.S. Marine Corps
Throughout his military career, Michael Ulses has been recognized for his contributions to the U.S. Marine Corps. He has a distinguished service record, culminating in the rank of Colonel. His expertise includes streamlining organizational systems to improve productivity and maintaining safe work environments. He has also been involved in strategic level campaign development and executive communications, particularly as the Policy, Plans and Programming Officer for Reserve Manpower at Headquarters Marine Corps.