ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC of Rome recently announced the appointment of Chris Yager as Senior Contracts Manager of their Research & Engineering Services Division. Yager, a U.S. Air Force veteran and native Roman, attended Rome Free Academy and graduated from Wayland Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education with a focus on the interpretation of regulatory standards and compliance. He also received associate degrees in General Studies from Mohawk Valley Community College and in Aircraft Maintenance Technology from the Community College of the U.S. Air Force.
Yager’s extensive government contracting experience encompassed areas related to global Air Force logistics and aircraft maintenance. His early military career began in mechanics working on fighter and attack aircraft. He then transitioned into a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) role for the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Enterprise. In that role, he managed a contract oversight team to ensure contractor compliance with Federal regulations where he played a pivotal role in contract source selection processes administering the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) on behalf of item procurement and acquisition.
Company officials stated that Yager’s collaborative attitude and skills make him a perfect fit in effectively working with cross-functional teams, including ANDRO’s finance, program management, and engineering departments. Officials further added that his strategic perspective and dedication to continuous process improvement will be invaluable to the company, allowing him to readily engage with stakeholders and to drive success in his newly-appointed leadership position.
During the end phase of his U.S. Air Force career, Yager advanced into a senior leadership position, where he oversaw a broad portfolio of contracts related to aircraft communications and maintenance support. Most recently, he served as the senior enlisted leader for the largest logistics hub in the Pacific, responsible for the training and readiness of over 1,000 active duty, civilian, and contractor personnel. In this capacity, he managed international contracts spanning five countries across a 6,000-mile area of responsibility.
ANDRO president Dr. Andrew Drozd stated, “We are excited to welcome Chris in his new role at ANDRO and thank him for his service to our nation. As a dedicated Air Force veteran, he brings exceptional discipline and a meticulous eye to detail that will further enrich our ANDRO team in all aspects of contractual management. His military experience has equipped him with strong leadership and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for managing intricate contracts. His commitment to excellence aligns seamlessly with ANDRO’s mission to provide outstanding services for our clients.” Drozd further added, “We are confident in Chris’ crucial role in supporting our ongoing growth, exploring new opportunities, improving our operational efficiency, and achieving our strategic goals.”
ANDRO provides research, engineering, and technical services to defense and commercial industries in advanced spectrum exploitation, secure wireless communications, software-based waveform development, cognitive software-defined radio networking, secure drone-based mobile communications and networking, multi-sensor data fusion, and sensor resource management. For more information, including job placements, visit www.androcs.com.