Pete Farnum
Strategic Leader | Innovator | Team Builder | Operations & Planning
- Role
- Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory Liaison Officer to i Mef (Senior Advisor) at MANTECH
- Location
- Camp Pendleton South, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pete Farnum
Senior Executive with extensive experience leading and directing cross-functional teams…
Experience
Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory Liaison Officer to i Mef (Senior Advisor)
Aug 2025 — Present · Camp Pendleton South, CA, US
The role of the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) Liaison to the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) is crucial in bridging the gap between innovative technological solutions and operational military needs. This position involves a high degree of collaboration with various stakeholders, including the I MEF staff, Department of Defense (DoD) cross-functional teams, and industry to identify operational shortfalls and explore potential technological remedies- One of the most critical tasks is to work closely with the I MEF staff and DoD cross-functional teams to identify gaps in current operational capabilities. This involves a thorough analysis of existing processes, tactics, and strategies to pinpoint areas where performance could be enhanced through technological innovations. This position serves as a bridge between operational needs and technological capabilities, ensuring that the proposed solutions are both practical and effective. By identifying and addressing operational shortfalls through innovative technological solutions, this position directly contributes to the enhancement of the I MEF’s ability to better respond to emerging threats and challenges. Fostering a culture of collaboration between different branches of the military, the defense technology community, and other stakeholders is critical in seeking out new solutions to complex problems. This position is vital in driving technological innovation within the military. By identifying operational shortfalls, collaborating with technological innovators, facilitating experimentation, and fielding new technologies, this position ensures that the I MEF remains at the cutting edge of military capability. Despite the challenges, the impact of this role on enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness is profound, making it a cornerstone of modern military operations.
Education
Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy
Master of Science (M.S.), National Security and Economic Policy with a focus in Long-term Strategy
Villanova University
Masters Certificate, Lean Enterprise Solutions
2013 — 2014
Harvard University
National Preparedness Leadership Initiative
2018 — 2019
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
1988 — 1993
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Strategic Business Leadership Program
Learn Quest
Scrum Master Certification
Skills
- Combat
- Infantry Tactics
- Management
- Counterinsurgency
- Counterterrorism
- Force Protection
- Interagency Coordination
- Weapons
- Tactics
- Military Operations
- National Security
- Top Secret
- Operational Planning
- Military
- Special Operations
- Strategic Communications
- Military Training
- Military Experience
- Command
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