JEFFREY BLAINE WOOD
Cumming,GA
Summary
Program Executive and Federal Healthcare Construction Leader with over 15 years of experience directing complex Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, military healthcare, and commercial healthcare construction programs from pursuit through closeout. Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams, managing occupied healthcare renovations, infrastructure modernization, life-safety systems, and mission-critical capital improvement projects while maintaining uninterrupted patient care and facility operations. Recognized for combining executive leadership, federal contracting expertise, operational excellence, and strategic business development to grow market share, strengthen client relationships, and consistently deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. Experienced in capture strategy, proposal development, executive stakeholder engagement, and building high-performing teams that drive organizational success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director – Veterans Affairs Healthcare
Walker Federal Services
Atlanta, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Provide executive leadership for Veterans Affairs healthcare construction and infrastructure programs supporting active VA Medical Centers throughout the Southeast.
- Direct multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and government stakeholders through all phases of project execution while ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and mission objectives are achieved.
- Serve as executive liaison between VA leadership, contracting officers, design teams, facility staff, and project partners to ensure successful project delivery.
- Lead renovation and infrastructure modernization projects within occupied healthcare environments while maintaining uninterrupted patient care and facility operations.
- Ensure compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), NFPA requirements, Joint Commission standards, and federal healthcare construction protocols.
- Lead strategic capture planning, proposal development, and partnership initiatives that expand Walker Federal Services' federal healthcare market presence and revenue opportunities.
- Drive operational excellence through proactive risk management, resource planning, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement.
- Mentor project managers and field leadership while implementing standardized project execution practices that improve quality, schedule performance, and client satisfaction.
Program Director – Healthcare
Puente Technologies
Fort Eisenhower, GA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Directed federal healthcare renovation and infrastructure projects within secure military installations.
- Managed project planning, procurement, subcontract administration, quality control, budgeting, scheduling, and government client communications.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical healthcare projects while ensuring compliance with federal contracting requirements.
- Coordinated project execution within active military healthcare facilities while minimizing operational disruptions.
Program Director – Healthcare
Argo Systems
Northern Virginia
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Directed federal and commercial healthcare construction programs valued at more than $10 million while maintaining strict infection control, life-safety, and operational requirements across occupied healthcare facilities.
- Representative Projects
- $1.3M Secure Facility Door System
- Managed design-build execution of facility-wide security upgrades within an active military installation while maintaining operational continuity.
- $1M Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Upgrade
- Directed modernization of life-safety infrastructure while maintaining uninterrupted facility operations and code compliance.
- $1.1M Healthcare Renovation – 28,800 SF
- Managed flooring, painting, ceiling replacement, and LED lighting upgrades completed within nine months while maintaining uninterrupted clinical operations.
- $1.8M Healthcare Renovation – 34,753 SF
- Directed comprehensive interior renovations in an occupied healthcare environment while maintaining strict infection control and patient safety standards.
- $700K Fire Alarm System Upgrade
- Managed installation of Siemens Desigo fire alarm system and 42 speaker/strobes with zero disruption to healthcare operations.
- $5.1M Roof Davit Replacement Program
- Directed multi-site replacement program with zero safety incidents and successful third-party inspections.
- $1M Roof Replacement – 72,000 SF
- Managed phased after-hours roofing replacement allowing uninterrupted daily operations.
Project Manager
Argo Systems
Baltimore, MD
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed multiple healthcare and commercial construction projects simultaneously.
- Coordinated subcontractors, project schedules, quality assurance, safety programs, and project budgets.
- Delivered 35% of assigned projects more than 30 days ahead of schedule.
- Developed project execution plans while ensuring client satisfaction and successful project completion.
- Mentored junior project managers and supported continuous improvement initiatives.
Director of Sales & Business Development
Range of Motion
Cumming, GA
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Directed national healthcare sales and business development initiatives.
- Exceeded annual sales objectives by an average of 19%.
- Secured the largest healthcare contract in company history with Emory Healthcare.
- Introduced five new products contributing to a 35% increase in market share.
- Earned President’s Club recognition twice for outstanding performance.
Business Development Director
Knowlagent
Alpharetta, GA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Generated more than $12 million in SaaS revenue through strategic account development.
- Achieved 30% year-over-year revenue growth.
- Expanded business operations into international markets.
- Negotiated strategic client agreements while expanding market share and strengthening customer relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Troy University
Fort Benning, GeorgiaSkills
- Program & Portfolio Management
- Executive Leadership
- Construction Operations
- Strategic Planning
- Capture Management
- Proposal Development
- Federal Contract Administration
- Business Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Budget & Financial Oversight
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Team Development & Mentorship
- Operational Excellence
Timeline
Program Director – Veterans Affairs Healthcare
Walker Federal Services
01.2025 - Current
Program Director – Healthcare
Puente Technologies
01.2023 - 01.2025
Program Director – Healthcare
Argo Systems
01.2020 - 01.2023
Project Manager
Argo Systems
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director of Sales & Business Development
Range of Motion
01.2013 - 01.2019
Business Development Director
Knowlagent
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Troy University
FEDERAL HEALTHCARE EXPERTISE
- Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC)
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Defense
- Military Treatment Facilities
- Healthcare Infrastructure Modernization
- Occupied Healthcare Renovations
- Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)
- Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM)
- Joint Commission Standards
- NFPA Compliance
- USACE EM 385-1-1
- Secure Facility Construction
- Design-Build
- Design-Bid-Build
- Healthcare Life Safety Systems
MILITARY SERVICE
- United States Army (17 Years)
- Combat Medic (91B)
- Honorably Discharged
- Expert Field Medical Badge Recipient
- Parachutist Badge Recipient
- Military Instructor
- Multiple Commendation and Achievement Awards
EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
- Directed federal healthcare construction and infrastructure programs exceeding $10 million in value.
- Delivered more than 135,000 square feet of occupied healthcare renovations while maintaining uninterrupted patient care.
- Successfully managed Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and Military Treatment Facility projects.
- Led strategic capture planning and partnership development supporting continued federal healthcare market growth.
- Secured the largest healthcare sales contract in company history.
- Generated more than $12 million in SaaS revenue through strategic business development.
- Consistently exceeded sales objectives while expanding healthcare market share.
- Maintained exceptional safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout federal healthcare construction programs.