Adam Wetzel Pmp
About Adam Wetzel Pmp
Adam Wetzel is a Senior Acquisition Specialist at LMI with extensive experience in project management and acquisition strategies. He has held various roles in the military and private sectors, including logistics and operations management.
Current Role at LMI
Adam Wetzel currently serves as a Senior Acquisition Specialist at LMI, focusing on the PM ARDAP program. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and implementation of acquisition strategies. His responsibilities include conducting market research, liaising with industry stakeholders, and assisting in the creation of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). Wetzel's role is pivotal in ensuring effective acquisition processes and adherence to Department of Defense regulations.
Previous Experience in the Military
Adam Wetzel has a background in the military, having served as a Logistics Officer in the United States Army Reserve from 2013 to 2017 at Ft Belvoir, VA. His military experience includes eight years as an Avionics Craftsman with the United States Air Force, where he worked with the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, England. This extensive military background has equipped him with skills in operations and logistics management.
Career in Operations and Management
Wetzel has held various positions in operations and management across different organizations. He worked as the Chief of Operations for EOIR Technologies, Inc. from 2010 to 2013, focusing on the Base Expeditionary Targeting and Surveillance System (BETSS-C) in both Ft Belvoir, VA, and Bagram AB, Afghanistan. He also served as the Director of Operations, Sustainment, and Training at Polaris Alpha from 2018 to 2019, further enhancing his expertise in operational leadership.
Educational Background
Adam Wetzel holds a Master of Arts in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management from Webster University, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Maryland University College between 2004 and 2007. Additionally, he received an Associate in Applied Science in Avionics Maintenance Technology from the Community College of the Air Force, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006.
Expertise in Project Management
Wetzel has extensive experience in project management, particularly in developing and implementing systems for measuring standard project management metrics such as cost, schedule, and performance. His role often involves advising the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) on planning and evaluation criteria, ensuring that acquisition strategies are effective and aligned with organizational goals.