Michael (Mike) Quinn

Michael (Mike) Quinn has extensive experience in the field of chemical and biological defense. Michael (Mike) is currently working at ARServices as the Program Management Office Lead, where they lead and manages a team of 20 members in providing advisory and assistance services to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Research and Development Front Office and Operations Department. Michael (Mike) also provides strategic advice and assistance to senior RD leadership.

Prior to this, Mike worked at Noblis ESI as a Senior Chemist and CWD Subject Matter Expert for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Cooperative Threat Reduction Program. In this role, they were responsible for guiding the handling and destruction of chemical weapons, materials, and delivery systems. Michael (Mike) conducted needs assessments, gap analysis, and provided recommendations to program leadership.

Before joining Noblis ESI, Mike served at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, where they held multiple roles. Michael (Mike) served as the Acting Director of the Chemical and Biological Technologies Department, overseeing a portfolio of grants, projects, and studies aimed at detecting and preventing biological and chemical threats. Michael (Mike) also served as the Deputy Director and Warfighter Integration Division Chief, where they managed a $390+ million annual portfolio of research projects for the Joint Chemical & Biological Defense Science and Technology Program.

Prior to their work at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Mike worked at the Pentagon, US Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy as a Senior Military Advisor for Domestic CBRN Response and Preparedness Policy. In this role, they served as a subject matter expert on CBRN response and force protection policy for the Department of Defense.

Mike's earlier experience includes serving as the Commander of the US Army Pueblo Chemical Depot, where they led and managed a staff of 400+ and oversaw all base operations. Michael (Mike) also served as the Chemical Branch Chief at the US Army Nuclear and Combating WMD Agency, providing expertise on WMD programs to various military and interagency organizations.

Furthermore, Mike served as the CBRN Chief at HQ Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, where they provided guidance and direction on CBRN operations and planning. Michael (Mike) worked closely with multinational staff and led various initiatives related to force protection and combat readiness.

Overall, Mike Quinn has a diverse and extensive background in chemical and biological defense, with experience in program management, strategic planning, and technical expertise.

Michael (Mike) Quinn's education history is as follows:

From 1988 to 1993, they attended Auburn University and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.

In 1997, they attended the US Army CBRN School and completed the Chemical Officer Advance Course.

In 2003, they enrolled at Trident University International and earned a Master of Science degree in Health Sciences from 2003 to 2005.

Between 2004 and 2005, they attended the US Army Command and General Staff College, where they obtained a JPME I degree.

In 2010, they studied at the Joint Forces Staff College and earned a JPME II degree from the Joint and Combined Warfighting School.

Finally, from 2015 to 2016, they attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and completed a Fellowship in International Relations and Affairs.