1. To Whom It May Concern: 30 September 2016
I’d like to take this opportunity to endorse Richard Cofer. I’ve known Richard for the last
4 years, both while I was on active duty as the Director of the Mounted Requirements Division
(MRD) at the Maneuver Center of Excellence, and since I retired in June of 2015 and formed my
own consulting firm.
Richard impressed me from the first day I met him, and continues to do so. He is a
proven leader who knows how to manage both people and projects. As one of the senior
noncommissioned officers in MRD, he was often placed in charge of mission critical events
requiring him to operate autonomously with only minimal guidance. Richard excelled at doing
that and always produced outstanding results.
As a combat developer and subject matter expert, he played a key role in the acquisition
process for several major defense programs. His skill at managing deadlines and suspenses was
critical in ensuring that the efforts within the Division remained on track and were synchronized
with both other internal agencies and also external agencies within the requirements
determination process. In addition to this, he served as my “go to guy” on physical and cyber
security for the Division – a truly critical, no fail area, for which his efforts kept the Division on
the right track for all inspections.
I have remained in continuous contact with Richard since my retirement. As a member
of the local defense industry team, I engage with him on a regular basis, and can attest to the
fact that he has continued to excel since he worked for me. He serves as one of the lead
contacts for MRD with local industry, and in this capacity has formed some outstanding
business contacts.
Given his level of leadership and managerial skills, his knowledge of requirements
determination and the Army acquisition process, and his extensive list of contacts both within
the Army requirements field and defense industry, I highly recommend Richard Cofer for
employment as a manager within, or supporting, program management or combat
developments. He’s an outstanding leader who will not disappoint.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions regarding my
recommendation for Richard Cofer.
Robert J. Kmiecik
Colonel, US Army Retired
President and CEO
Rocky Kmiecik, LLC
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