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GARY STAIR

Kathleen,GA, US

Summary

Dedicated professional specializing in explosives and medical handling, with a proven track record in the safe disposal of biohazardous materials and strict adherence to health and safety regulations. Expertise includes operation of sterilization equipment and comprehensive knowledge of explosive waste management protocols. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with military and healthcare personnel to ensure proper segregation and disposal of hazardous waste, fostering a clean and compliant work environment. Career aspirations focus on advancing safety practices in high-stakes environments while enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Case Manager

Amerisafe Risk Services Inc
DeRidder, LA
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Investigate, evaluate and determine compensability of Workers’ Compensation claims to the catastrophic level.
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships, and open communications with injured workers, to ensure each level is well informed.
  • Manage litigated and non-litigated claims according to procedures and current state regulations and laws. Maintaining close data and communications with defense attorneys. Attended mediations and hearings.
  • Through excellent customer service work ethics, facilitate return- to-work or claims settlement with clients.
  • Maintain a current injured workers' diary with scheduled, detailed reports on claim status to the corporate executive team to effectively manage reserves.

Sales and EOD Training Manager

Guardian Centers of Georgia
Perry, US
01.2022 - Current
  • Routinely audit training programs for safety during kinetic operations such as explosive breeching, development of homemade explosives, close quarters battles, and environmental impacts
  • Executes routine and advanced explosives storage facilities within the compound as directed by the BATF and state guidelines
  • As the only Certified Master Blaster, executes the explosives safety/use and audits for international special operations forces training at Guardian Centers

Senior Business Development Manager

Darley Defense
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Secured and managed a large portion of $681M Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense contract in support of DOD CBRN-D global operations
  • Managed US Army and US Air Force EOD direct sales and sales projection audits
  • Instrumental on all four service teams and defense fire team within Darley
  • Aided the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Community in the development and implementation of training, threat reduction, and Techniques Tactics and Procedures pertaining to UGV/UAV use in Combat and OOTW

Senior Robotics Product Manager

iRobot Corporation
Bedford, US
01.2006 - 01.2018
  • Manages accounts for 819 Department of Defense and Civil Authority EOD, Bomb Squads, SWAT teams and Civil Support Teams worldwide
  • Senior manager for US Air Force EOD, US Army EOD, and US SOCOM markets
  • Maintains concrete relationships within each market with primary focuses on AFCEC, AFSOC, 20thSUPCOM, and HQ’s USSOCOM AT&L down to the team levels
  • Provided assistance to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Community in the Development and Implementation of training, threat reduction, and Techniques Tactics and Procedures pertaining to UGV use in Combat and OOTW
  • Program manager for several product developments to include lethal and less than lethal weapons stations, emerging sensor suites, and continual product improvements that directly relate to EOD, C-IED, WMD, and CBRN operations
  • Senior manager of Special Operations robotics platforms, training and program developments required across the SOCOM areas of operations

Explosives Safety Officer/ Iraq Joint Operations Area Science and Technology Advisor

Task Force Troy
Bagdad, Iraq
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Selected by the TF-Troy and US State Department to manage, audit and facilitate the closure of C-IED and EOD Operations in the Iraq Joint Operations Area (IJOA)
  • Additional duties and positions included Executive Science and Technology Advisor and Explosives Safety Manager

Training NCOIC

US Army 52nd Ordnance Group
Fort Gillem, US
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Provided training guidance and tactics techniques and procedures (TTP’s) regarding C-IEDD operations for over 2000 personnel located worldwide including those in combat
  • Devised operational explosives safety and training policies
  • Coordinated and managed inter department training with the United States Secret Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Federal Bureau of Investigation, State and Local law enforcement departments
  • Implemented training practices worldwide for Explosive Safety and Surety
  • Managed security and operational procedural guidance to the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) after the September 11 attacks

Education

Master of Science -

Liberty University, VA
01.2004

United States Customs And Immigration Training Co

US Customs And Immigration
Kuwait City, Kuwait
11-1999

Post Blast Crime Scene Investigation

ATF Post Blast Investigation
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
09-1998

Graduate And Instructor FBI Confined Space Trainin

ATF LVIED
Las Vegas, NV
02-1998

Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing

Kansas State University, KS
01.1998

United States Navy Advanced EOD Management School

NACSCHOLEOD
Indian Head, MD
06-1997

United States Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal School
01.1992

01.1990

Skills

  • Healthcare navigation
  • Case assessment
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Client meetings
  • Optimize staff performance
  • Relationship building
  • Program evaluation
  • Public speaking
  • Direct operations
  • Effective communication
  • Risk management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Case management

Accomplishments

  • Risk management processes and analysis Analytical problem solver
  • Process implementation Sales processes
  • Strategic account development Account management
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Extensive personal network Report writing
  • Strong verbal communication Territory management Budgeting and finance Powerful negotiator
  • Work History22 to Present
  • Sales and EOD Training Manager | Guardian Centers of Georgia | Perry, GA Routinely audit training programs for safety during kinetic operations such as explosive breeching, development of homemade explosives, close quarters battles, and environmental impacts
  • Executes routine and advanced explosives storage facilities within the compound as directed by the BATF and state guidelines
  • As the only Certified Master Blaster, executes the explosives safety/use and audits for international special operations forces training at Guardian Centers18 to 12/21
  • Senior Business Development Manager | Darley Defense Secured and Managed a large portion of $618M Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense contract in support of DOD CBRN-D global operations Managed US Army and US Air Force EOD direct sales and sales projection audits
  • Instrumental on all four service teams and defense fire team within Darley
  • Aided the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Community in the development and implementation of training, threat reduction, and Techniques Tactics and Procedures pertaining to UGV/UAV use in Combat and OOTW.06 to 1/18
  • Senior Robotics Product Manager | iRobot Corporation | Bedford, MA Manages accounts for 819 Department of Defense and Civil Authority EOD, Bomb Squads, SWAT teams and Civil Support Teams worldwide
  • Senior manager for US Air Force EOD, US Army EOD, and US SOCOM markets
  • Maintains concrete relationships within each market with primary focuses on AFCEC, AFSOC, 20thSUPCOM, and HQ’s USSOCOM AT&L down to the team levels
  • Provided assistance to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Community in the Development and Implementation of training, threat reduction, and Techniques Tactics and Procedures pertaining to UGV use in Combat and OOTW
  • Program manager for several product developments to include lethal and less than lethal weapons stations, emerging sensor suites, and continual product improvements that directly relate to EOD, C-IED, WMD, and CBRN operations
  • Senior manager of Special Operations robotics platforms, training and program developments required across the SOCOM areas of operations, Explosives Safety Officer/ Iraq Joint Operations Area Science and Technology Advisor | Task Force Troy Encounter IED SME | Bagdad, Iraq Selected by the TF-Troy and US State Department to manage, audit and facilitate the closure of C-IED and EOD Operations in the Iraq Joint Operations Area (IJOA)
  • Additional duties and positions included Executive Science and Technology Advisor and Explosives Safety Manager.02 to 1/06
  • Training NCOIC | US Army 52nd Ordnance Group | Fort Gillem, GA Provided training guidance and tactics techniques and procedures (TTP’s) regarding C-IEDD operations for over 2000 personnel located worldwide including those in combat
  • Devised operational explosives safety and training policies
  • Coordinated and managed inter department training with the United States Secret Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Federal Bureau of Investigation, State and Local law enforcement departments
  • Implemented training practices worldwide for Explosive Safety and Surety
  • Managed security and operational procedural guidance to the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) after the September 11 attacks

Timeline

Field Case Manager

Amerisafe Risk Services Inc
10.2023 - 01.2025

Sales and EOD Training Manager

Guardian Centers of Georgia
01.2022 - Current

Senior Business Development Manager

Darley Defense
01.2018 - 12.2021

Explosives Safety Officer/ Iraq Joint Operations Area Science and Technology Advisor

Task Force Troy
01.2010 - 01.2011

Senior Robotics Product Manager

iRobot Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2018

Training NCOIC

US Army 52nd Ordnance Group
01.2002 - 01.2006

Master of Science -

Liberty University, VA

United States Customs And Immigration Training Co

US Customs And Immigration

Post Blast Crime Scene Investigation

ATF Post Blast Investigation

Graduate And Instructor FBI Confined Space Trainin

ATF LVIED

Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing

Kansas State University, KS

United States Navy Advanced EOD Management School

NACSCHOLEOD

United States Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal School
GARY STAIR