With a broad range of experience, Mel Hawke brings expertise, balance, and creativity to all aspects of program and project management, mechanical systems research and design, manufacturing and application engineering. Holding a BSME from Michigan Technological University and three issued U.S. Patents, Mel has previously served in roles ranging from Senior Program Manager for Federal R&D Programs (Major 3D Printing Manufacturer) to Director of Program Management (One of the Manufacturing USA Institutes) with portfolios ranging up to $32M in support of the aerospace, defense, metallic materials and process development as well as specialty-commissioned machinery industries. Having an established track record of implementing comprehensive programmatic, analytic, and earned value management support, while also increasing ROI, meeting tight deadlines, and ultimately saving millions in funding dollars.