Tim Gries

Tim Gries is an experienced contracts specialist with a robust background in managing government and military contracts, particularly in the tactical equipment sector. Currently serving as a Senior Contracts Specialist at Vista Outdoor Inc. since March 2021, Tim oversees various programs, including the Armor program for Eagle's Industries and contract pricing analyses for multiple product lines. Previous roles include Contracts Manager at Command Post Technologies, where responsibilities encompassed managing service contracts for cyber operations valued at $80 million, and extensive experience in contracts management at Vista Outdoor and Alliant Techsystems ATK, focusing on FAR-based DoD contracts. Tim's career began at BLACKHAWK!, where leadership in government and military programs laid the foundation for subsequent roles. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.