Precise Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce that Mr. Lindy Kirkland, USMC (Ret), has been appointed Vice President for Marine Corps Programs. In his new role, he will be overseeing many programs and projects, as well as serving as the new Program Manager for the Precise Systems PMA-274 team (Presidential Helicopters Program) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD.
Mr. Kirkland has been with Precise Systems since his retirement from the Marine Corps in June 2006. At Precise he has previously served as Program Manager for PMA-274 and as the Presidential Helicopters Requirements Officer supporting Headquarters Marine Corps. Most recently, he served as the USMC Liaison Officer for the Robotics Systems Joint Project Office.
A native of Chipley, Florida, Mr. Kirkland attended Auburn University on a Naval ROTC scholarship, graduating in 1984 with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Upon graduation from Auburn, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and reported for duty to NAS Pensacola as a student naval aviator. After receiving his “wings of gold”, he was assigned as an AH-1W Cobra Attack Helicopter pilot and served various tours at MCAS New River, NC and Camp Pendleton, CA. These tours included multiple shipboard and overseas deployments and participation in Operation Desert Storm. While serving as an instructor pilot, Mr. Kirkland earned a Master’s of Science degree in Management from Troy University. While still in uniform, he served as the Deputy Program Manager for the H-1 Helicopter Upgrades Program (in PMA-276) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD and attained DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management.
Mr. Kirkland’s final assignment on active duty was as the Executive Officer of Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) at Quantico, VA. There, he flew three different helicopters and served as pilot in command of Marine One and personal pilot for the President of the United States.
Precise Systems is employee-owned and a noted Service Disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) defense contractor. Recently recognized in the 6th annual Inc. 5000 list as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Precise is headquartered in Lexington Park, MD adjacent to the Naval Air Station at Patuxent River, MD with additional offices in Reston, VA, and Havelock, NC. Founded in 1990, Precise Systems is comprised of highly-skilled experts who provide a broad range of DoD acquisition, engineering, and program management solutions. Combined with widely acclaimed integrating information technology tools which enhance our customers’ mission success, Precise provides superior service and “value added” support. For more information, or to learn how you can become a member of this award winning team, visit www.GoPrecise.com.
