Major General N. Lee S. Price
US Army, Retired
206 Hart Fell Crescent
Mountain Brook, Alabama 35223
C: (205) 335-3034
NLeeSPrice@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Executive with a diverse background in information technology/cyber systems, government procurement, global operations and logistics, leader development, and resource management. Extensive history of creating strong team environments, delivering major computer and communications projects across the globe. Possesses notable board experience with focus on compensation and governance.
EXPERIENCE
2016 – present Director, Lakeshore Foundation Birmingham, AL
The Lakeshore Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that promotes independence for people with disabilities or chronic diseases. It has world renown facilities for aquatics, fitness, competitive athletics, and general recreation that have produced healthier lifestyles, mobility, and Paralympic medalists. Assets average about $80 million. Served on the governance and fund development committees since joining the board in 2016.
2015 – present Director, Southern Research Institute (SRI) Birmingham, AL
SRI is a 501(c)(3) research company that conducts basic and applied research in the areas of: Drug Discovery, Drug Development, Energy and Environment, and Engineering. Annual revenue is approximately $100 million. Served on the compensation committee since 2015, as the Chair of the committee since 2017.
2014 – present President, Price Solutions, LLC Birmingham, AL
Provide specialized and general consulting services to a broad portfolio of clients that consists of Fortune 500 companies to Veteran-owned Small Disabled Businesses. Businesses draw on my knowledge of global operations, information technology, talent development and succession planning, strategic planning, government procurement, executive coaching, special operations, and crisis management.
1975 – 2014 United States Army Various Locations/Multiple Continents
Entered the Army in 1975 as a Private First Class as a clerk typist when 2% of the Army workforce was female and retired over 38 years later as a Major General in charge of the development, production, and delivery for the information technology systems supporting the Army’s deployed forces.
2009 – 2014 Program Executive Officer, Command, Control, Communications – Tactical (PEO C3T). Served as one of the Army’s eleven Program Executive Officers. Executed the Army’s second largest acquisition portfolio of $6B annually with a workforce of 2,000. Responsible for delivering the Army’s #1 modernization program to upgrade the complete tactical communications capability and networked computer applications – those communications and cyber systems used in hostile environments by deployed forces. This massive upgrade included responsibility for 9 of the Army’s 27 major programs.
While providing 24 x 7 support to deployed forces, seamlessly relocated 1500 personnel from NJ to MD. Simultaneously, developed and deployed an unprecedented capability for US Forces in Afghanistan to share information with coalition partners, an achievement acknowledged by the awarding of the Department of Defense’s highest award for acquisition, the prestigious David Packard Award.
Earlier career achievements
As Deputy Acquisition Executive for the US Special Operations Command (2005 – 2008), managed their most critical projects for our Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and other special operators in a manner that supported highly successful missions during a time of over 38% growth of the command. Was selected to continue service as a general officer, the first female selected while serving in the special operations community.
As a Project Manager (2002 – 2005), established a $300 million comprehensive commercial communications infrastructure for the State Department and US Forces operating in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Qatar. System components included satellite (celestial), microwave (terrestrial) and fiber optics for US-occupied bases. Upgraded worldwide satellite terminals and satellite software control systems used for passing national intelligence information. Overall annual operating budget of $2 billion.
As a Product Manager (1998 – 2000) and with the pressure of the Y2K timeline, upgraded the largest command and control computer software system within the Department of Defense. With over 1500 users, a version of this comprehensive (Internet of Things) system remains in use in Korea by all US and Republic of Korea forces (Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines).
EDUCATION
MS, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona; Management Information Systems
MS, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, D.C.; National Resource Strategy
BS, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, Alabama; Criminal Justice (Corrections)
University of Vienna, attended the summer session in 1974 on a scholarship
University of Alabama, currently working towards a MS in Organizational Leadership
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES / MEMBERSHIPS
Member, National Association of Corporate Directors; Governance Fellow (2017).
Leadership Birmingham, Class of 2017. Leadership Birmingham selects 50 leaders from a diverse background annually to educate about current critical issues and challenges in the region. The goal is to ensure each graduate is better equipped with networks and information to be better leaders for the community.
Member, Leadership Council, University of Alabama at Birmingham, College of Arts and Sciences (2015 – present).
Distinguished Alumna, University of Alabama at Birmingham (2014).
Gubernatorial appointment to elect members to the Alabama Military Hall of Fame (2014 – present).
Inducted into the Alabama Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Academy of Honor (2008).
Numerous military awards include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the Combat Action Badge.
Government certified (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act ((DAWIA)) Level 3 (highest level) in two areas: Program Management and Information Systems.
Highly sought after Public Speaker on leadership for a variety of organizations. Mentor/executive coach for others on achieving success.
Lifetime member of military-affiliated organizations include the Signal Corps Regimental Association (cyber professionals), Association of the United States Army, Military Officers Association of America.
Currently resides in Birmingham where she grew up. She enjoys being near family and childhood friends where she occasionally shows off her culinary skills. She enjoys travel and fitness but when home, she is often seen outside exercising her chocolate Labrador Retriever.