Oshkosh Defense JLTV

The People Behind the Oshkosh JLTV

“Nobody has ever packed this much mobility and protection into a light tactical vehicle.  I’m proud to know that service men and women will accomplish the mission and return home safely because of the great work the Oshkosh team is doing on JLTV.”
John Bryant – President

John Bryant has been with Oshkosh Defense for over 11 years. Before joining Oshkosh, John spent 28 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a Colonel.  To say that John takes his work at Oshkosh personally would be an understatement.

“I have a son-in-law in the U.S. Army and will probably have grandchildren in the U.S. Military.  It will be good to know they are protected with the Oshkosh Defense JLTV.”
Merton S. – General Assembler

Merton has been with Oshkosh Defense for over 5 years.  As an Assembler, he is responsible for building the world’s most advanced, capable light tactical vehicle, the JLTV.  Merton also served 9 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, so he understands the importance of the JLTV and its mission.

“I started working for Oshkosh Defense close to 10 years ago, and when I started working with the JLTV team, I knew immediately that this work was important work. At Oshkosh, not only do we build the world’s greatest tactical wheeled vehicles for the United States military and its allies – but we bring Soldiers and Marines home to their families. That’s our mission. And as an Army wife myself, that mission is incredibly important to me. The JLTV is truly next-generation – it is one of a kind. It’s fast, it’s mobile, and most importantly, it’s protected. Only Oshkosh Defense has the skill to put out a product like this one. And only Oshkosh has a team that feels as strongly as I do about this company’s mission. That makes me feel incredibly proud to be part of Oshkosh Defense.”
Alex H. – Director, Marketing and Communications

Alex has been with Oshkosh Defense for over 10 years, 8 of which she’s been working on the JLTV program.  As the Director of Marketing and Communications, Alex leads the advertising, public relations, and other communication efforts for the JLTV.  Alex is also the proud wife of a U.S. Army Soldier.

“I’m proud to lead the JLTV organization because I know firsthand the heart that goes into designing, testing, building, and fielding these vehicles. I’ve been working for Oshkosh in roles of increasing responsibility for over 37 years. And never in my time here have I seen a more dedicated team than the JLTV team we have today. No one on this team takes for granted what these vehicles are built for – to bring our Warfighters home to their families. Everyone who touches this vehicle or this program, knows how important this work is – and that makes me incredibly proud.”
George Mansfield – Vice President and General Manager of Joint Programs

George has been with Oshkosh Defense for over 37 years.  As the Vice President and General Manager of Joint Programs, George leads the JLTV program team and works collaboratively with the customer.

“Every day at Oshkosh Defense, we have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our customers and team members.  What we do here matters, and it is so rewarding to be a part of such a great team, building one of the toughest vehicles on earth.”
Nate G. – Sr. Plant Manager

Nate has been with Oshkosh Defense for over 15 years.  As a Sr. Plant Manager, Nate is responsible for establishing and sustaining the highest quality production and test processes and procedures.

“The Oshkosh Defense culture truly stands apart. Our JLTV team is deeply committed to serving our customers, and the positive culture at Oshkosh fosters a strong emphasis on continuous improvement that ultimately benefits our end users.”
Rebecca V. – Director, Proposal Management

Rebecca has been with Oshkosh Defense for over 10 years.  As the Director of Proposal Management, Rebecca works closely with the cross-functional teams that support the JLTV program to develop proposals for the U.S. Government to evaluate. 

“Oshkosh is the original design authority of the Oshkosh Defense JLTV and has been developing the platform for over 14 years through internal development and in partnership with the U.S. Government to continually make it the highest performing, protected tactical wheeled vehicle available. 
We always focus on providing the best vehicles that allow our Soldiers and Marines to come home safely to their families.  I’m honored to be a part of the Oshkosh Defense JLTV team.”
Kent S. – Director, Engineering – JLTV

Kent has been with Oshkosh Defense for over 20 years, 14 of which he’s worked on the JLTV, including the initial design!  As the Director of Engineering, Kent works to ensure the JLTV meets or exceeds all the customer’s requirements and the end-users mission needs.  With Kent’s immense knowledge of the JLTV design, he can guide the team on design updates that would ultimately benefit the end-user.

“Our dedicated workforce is committed to continuous improvement and keeping the JLTV with Oshkosh. 
I am extremely proud to be a part of the JLTV team.  It serves our Warfighter’s needs now and will continue to do so in the future.”
Scott B. – Sr. Director, Program Management – JLTV

Scott has been with Oshkosh Defense for over 15 years.  Prior to his time with Oshkosh, Scott served 23 years in the U.S. Navy. As the Sr. Director of Program Management, Scott guides the JLTV strategy and program objectives.  With his extensive experience, Scott leverages lessons learned to continue building the world’s best light tactical wheeled vehicle and seamlessly support fielding and sustainment – now and in the future.

“Every day, we work hard to provide a safe vehicle for our Armed Forces.  We’re building a vehicle meant for protecting my fellow brothers and sisters in harm’s way.”
John H. – General Assembler

John has been with Oshkosh for over 5 years.  As an Assembler, John is responsible for physically manufacturing the world-class JLTV.  John also served 14 years in the U.S. Military, so he understands the importance of the JLTV and its mission.

“Our team focuses on providing end-users the best experience when receiving their new JLTVs and building their confidence in their ability to operate and maintain the vehicle.  The JLTV is an amazing vehicle.  It’s my team’s job to make sure those using the JLTV know how to take advantage of all that it can do.”
Jason F. – Sr. Service Manager

Jason has been with Oshkosh Defense for over 15 years.  Prior to his time with Oshkosh, Jason served in the U.S. Army.
As the Sr. Service Manager, Jason leads the Total Package Fielding (TPF) and Field Service Representative (FSR) teams.  Jason’s team of over 300 is often embedded with military units worldwide to provide continued maintenance and operational support.

“As the leading tactical wheeled vehicle OEM across multiple platforms, we have the experience and expertise to provide reasonable and realistic pricing. We have manufactured more than 16,000 JLTVs, which contributes to the maturity and credibility of our estimates.  We use actual cost data and purchase history to substantiate our cost estimates. We’ve provided trusted and proven pricing support for the current JLTV contract, and we are well positioned to continue this partnership and meet the demands of our customer.”
Mary F. – Director, Finance

Mary has been with Oshkosh Defense for over 14 years. As the Director of Finance, Mary oversees the pricing efforts for the current contract and follow-on proposal.  With her extensive experience in Defense contract pricing, Mary has been instrumental in developing the Firmed Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) proposals that align with the customers’ requirements. Her team has submitted over 2,000 price proposals in the past decade alone.

“The countless hours of effort provided by our Oshkosh team members has made the JLTV what it is today.  Our people know the JLTV and the program better than anyone else, and they take great personal pride in its success. I’m honored to be part of that team and to be able to contribute in my small way to bringing the Oshkosh JLTV to the members of our military.”
Corey K. – Director, Contracts

Corey has been with Oshkosh Defense for over 12 years, 10 of which have been with the JLTV program.  As the Director of Contracts, Corey works with the customer to administer JLTV contract requirements.  Corey has extensive experience delivering on military vehicle contracts, contracting processes, and rules/requirements.  Over the past 10 years, he’s worked closely with the JLTV customer to react to and implement any contracts modifications.

“The JLTV is an extraordinary vehicle.  We’ve designed, built, and delivered the most capable tactical wheeled vehicle on the planet.  For decades to come, Soldiers, Marines, and Warfighters from every branch of the service will be able to defend themselves in battle and return home safely to their families because of the JLTV.  I am extremely proud to know our efforts at Oshkosh Defense mean decades of use, service, and protection for our uniformed customers who protect us.”
Matt S. – Director, Program Management – JLTV

Matt has been with Oshkosh Defense for over 17 years, 13 of which he’s been on the JLTV program. Matt supports the JLTV through design, test, operations, and most recently program management.  As the Director of Program Management, Matt works cross-functionally to ensure the program runs on time and on budget.

“We understand the needs of our customers and we design and manufacture products to meet those needs.  Our customers and People First culture drive our day-to-day teamwork across all functions, and it is unlike any other I’ve ever seen.  I am amazed at how far we have come as a company and continue to push further; the JLTV program is an active and recent demonstration of this commitment. I’m proud to come to work every day and be part of the immense focus and teamwork demonstrated at Oshkosh Defense. I have family, friends, neighbors who have served in the military.  There is satisfaction in knowing your work contributes to keeping them safe and bringing them home to their families.”
Melissa C. – Sr. Chief Engineer

Melissa has been with Oshkosh for over 20 years. As a Sr. Chief Engineer, Melissa oversees the JLTV operations program and manufacturing systems teams, which ensure we are exceeding customer’s requirements and driving continuous improvements.

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