Mr. Wend has served as the President of Wend & Associates Inc., a technology based consulting company working with various government agencies and private sector firms, since January 2007. Prior to founding Wend & Associates, Mr. Wend served over 27 years as a civilian with the United States Army in various positions in procurement, logistics, and weapon system management, including positions that required management and direction of multiple manufacturers throughout the country executing approximately $1 billion of production. Mr. Wend is the recipient of the Meritorious Civilian Medal, The Secretary of the Army Competition in Contracting Award, the AMC Commander's Medal, Federal Manager of the Year Award and the Secretary of Transportation Award and numerous other awards. Mr. Wend holds a master of science degree from Central Michigan University and a BBA from the Detroit Institute of Technology. He is also a graduate of the Department of Defense System Management College and certified as a Level III DOD Acquisition Corps professional in Program Management and Acquisition.