John Ayers has extensive subcontract management experience domestically and abroad, working with Department of Defense companies for 30 years. He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in engineering management. Ayers has been a director of operations that included managing and directing large high-tech development programs, and engineering projects and programs. As a design engineer his experience includes radar, mobile tactical communication systems, cryogenics, electronic packaging, material handling, antennas, X-ray technology, underwater vehicles, welding, structural and thermal analysis. Ayers is a certified specialist in Six Sigma, level-two earned value management, and cost control management.