Sherman Lacey
Senior Specialist @Forge Group, LLC
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Specialist @Forge Group, LLC
Washington, DC, US
Senior Advisor, Innovation and Capabilities Development, OSD(Policy)- Led partnership between Defense Innovation Unit, Indo-Pacific Security Affairs (IPSA), and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency - launched Maritime Security Consortium, connecting U.S. industry with Southeast Asia, encouraging technology demonstrations, fielding of asymmetric and unmanned systems. Primary liaison between IPSA and industry, ensured efficiency of Consortium as specialized, supporting effort to INDOPACOM’s security cooperation goals- Co-lead for INDOPACOM’s asymmetric capabilities working group, facilitating connection of security cooperation offices (SCOs) with national strategic priorities and SCOs with industry representatives to execute strategy through acquisition of unmanned, asymmetric solutions. Consortium launch won personal mention of ASD for IPSA and OSD(Policy)- OSD(Policy) lead for development and execution of the Indo-Pacific Logistics Network, White House deliverable from the 2024 Quad Leader Summit and the Wilmington Declaration. Coordinated between U.S, Australian, Indian, and Japanese policy and operational subject matter experts to develop a pilot program to demonstrate shared airlift to support civilian response to natural disasters in the Indo-Pacific. Accomplishment noted by ASD for IPSA and OSD(Policy).
EDUCATION
Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies
Fellowship, Advanced Security Cooperation
University of Hawai‘i - Shidler College of Business
MBA
US Coast Guard Academy
BS, Government
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Asia Pacific Program for Senior Military Officers, Fellowship
National Defense University
Graduate Fellowship, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
University of Hawai‘i - Shidler College of Business
Certificate, Entrepreurship
SKILLS
ABOUT SHERMAN LACEY
Coast Guard Officer (O-6) and ship’s captain with proven leadership experience ideally suited for roles requiring strategic vision and timely execution, with an ability to work within diverse organizations to achieve success. A documented track record of creating competitive advantage through highly effective interpersonal skills and an innate ability to creatively manage people and resources. Created and executed plans under pressure and in extreme circumstances through strong analytic skills, infectious collaboration, and the development and empowerment of team members. U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, Master of Business Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and PMP (PMI) certification estimated completion in October 2021.
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