ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation has appointed
Brian Samples to Vice President and
Manager of the Ground Vehicle Integration & Support Division of
the Army and Marine Corps Sector. He replaces John Johnson who is retiring after 22 years with
the company.
In this new role, Brian will be managing DCS's work for the
Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) Software Engineering Center,
Vehicle Electronics Architecture, and Ground Vehicle Survivability
and Protection organizations. He will also coordinate support to
TACOM ground vehicle PM and PEO organizations.
"Brian's wide experience supporting both GVSC and TACOM
customers, combined with his effectiveness in leading DCS
organizations, provides a strong foundation for continued growth
and success in Michigan,"
commented Bill Protzman, President
and COO.
Brian joined DCS in 2000 after graduating from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science
in Computer Engineering. He began his career as a software
engineer, providing embedded systems and software development for
several GVSC ground vehicle advanced technology demonstration
programs. He later transitioned to providing PM support to the MRAP
project office, an effort initiated in response to the surge in
U.S. casualties from IEDs during the Iraq War. In PM MRAP, Brian
became a highly valued subject matter expert providing program
acquisition support and serving as a technical liaison for the MRAP
Integrated Bridge digitization program.
In 2014, Brian was promoted to lead the MRAP Branch, which later
became the Tactical Vehicle and Watercraft Branch. He oversaw
contract work directives and expanded his direct PM support roles
to the Army Watercraft and Vehicle Protection Systems. In 2022,
Brian was promoted to Vehicle Systems Department Manager where he
served until June 2024.
About DCS
An employee-owned company, DCS offers advanced technology,
engineering, and management solutions to government agencies in the
national security sector. The transformative ideas, commitment to
quality, and entrepreneurial spirit that characterize our
employee-owners allow us to ensure the success of each customer's
mission and actively contribute to the well-being of the Nation.
For more information, please
visit: https://www.dcscorp.com.
Contact: DCS Media, dcsmedia@dcscorp.com,
571-227-6000
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