Billy Gragg

Billy Gragg has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and companies. Billy started their career as a Deputy Director at Northrop Grumman Corporation, where they managed Air Force Quick Reaction Capability programs and led the organization's growth from $3 million to over $20 million in sales. Billy also improved their repair capacity from 30 units a month to over 200.

After that, Billy worked as a General Manager at the Phoenix Company of Chicago, where they successfully negotiated the construction of a new headquarters building and increased production by 30% while reducing rejection rates.

Billy then joined the US Navy and Navy Reserve, serving as a First Class Petty Officer and fulfilling various roles such as Leading Petty Officer and Instructor for advanced electronics.

Billy later worked at the Northrop Grumman Corporation again as a Senior Program Manager, responsible for both domestic and international strategic programs, including Defensive Countermeasure Systems and Infrared Countermeasures. Billy achieved on-time delivery and improved the expected margin by 20% for an international program.

At TAMSCO -DRS, Billy served as the Vice President of Air Force Operations, managing all Air Force programs for the company and defining goals and objectives for the Air Force Operations Group.

Next, they joined The Ginn Group as the Senior Vice President of Operations, overseeing executive-level management for corporate operations, contracting, engineering, business development, and more. Billy managed program operations, corporate contracts, and various departments within the company.

Billy then worked at Wyle as the Director of Air Force Platforms and as a Business Unit Director, contributing to the company's operations and management.

Their most recent role is as a General Manager at XMCO INC, where they established a Business Operations Unit in Warner Robins, GA, and provided general management for the TDSSe Contract throughout the Air Force. Billy expanded the business base within the Air Force to provide services to equipment and systems supporting military missions.

Overall, Billy Gragg's work experience showcases their expertise in management and operations across various industries and positions.

Billy Gragg attended Mercer University from 1993 to 1994, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. In 1990 to 1991, they participated in the Graduate Elmhurst Management Program at Elmhurst College, focusing on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. In their earlier years, from 1972 to 1974, Billy completed the US Navy Advanced Electronic School, specializing in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Throughout their career, which spanned from 1978 to 2012, they participated in various companies' development training programs, gaining expertise in Program Management, Project Management, and Quality Systems.