Ernest Woodward

Ernest Woodward, Jr. PE is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in federal contracting and investment banking. Currently serving as the Executive Vice President of the Federal Contracting Group at Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation - Prairie Band LLC, Woodward also holds the position of Managing Director at Leonis Partners and is the Principal and Founder of Chinkapin Partners LLC, focusing on Native American business consultancy. Previous roles include Founding Partner at Burton Woodward Partners and General Manager at Miami Technology Solutions LLC. Woodward's notable earlier career includes a distinguished tenure as a Commander in the United States Navy and leadership roles in significant defense acquisition programs. Woodward possesses multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and specialized educational qualifications from prestigious institutions such as MIT, Johns Hopkins University, and Georgia Institute of Technology.