Ray Darnell Profile
Ray Darnell
Ray Darnell
Chief Executive Officer
Education
- Bachelor of Science, International Negotiation; University of Maryland, Far East Division
- Associate of Science, Information Systems; CCAF, Gunter AFB, Alabama
Experience
- Chief Executive Officer, 2009-Present
ParagonForce, Inc., Bloomfield, INResponsible for business development and project execution of the four company business units; Construction Management, Environmental "Green" Division, Seaport-e Engineering & Logistics and the Information Technology Division. Responsible for all operations as well as the daily functions of the company, including approving scopes of work, estimates, billing, contract negotiations, instituting operational efficiencies, managing the safety program, quality control program and field supervision.
- Executive Vice President, 2006-08
PRO-telligent, LLC, Washington, DCDirected the company's International Business Unit, supervising over 300 employees worldwide developing and executing projects from Baghdad to Bogota, including construction of government properties, schools, libraries and renovation of prison systems. Directly responsible for the contracted efforts from US State Department's Counter Narcotics Program in Afghanistan and Colombia.
- Owner and Founder, 1996-2006
Raydar Incorporated, Crane, INFounded the company with four employees and total contract value of $492K annually. Over 9 years grew the company into one of the leading engineering and logistics providers of over 200 employees and annual total contract value in excess of $90M. Developed the construction plans for installation of mobile maintenance facilities in Saudi Arabia, Italy and Germany for the US government leads in conjunction with Engineering and Logistics Division, NSWC Crane, IN. Complete the $37M project on-time and on-budget. Recognized as an Indiana Top 100 Small Business for three consecutive years, 2004, 2005 and 2006.