Wayne J. Mathe

Executive Vice President, RPCT, Inc.

Over 20 years experience in Navy ship systems engineering, maintenance, operations and training, including 10 years experience in program management for ship and marine vehicle construction and modernization.

Work History

Executive Vice President, RPCT, Inc. 2001-Present

Responsible for all aspects of corporate operations, including program management, special projects, personnel training and resource utilization. Current project management responsibilities include projects for NAVSEA, MSC, the National Surface Treatment Center and various commercial ventures.

Director, Amphibious Ship Operations Cycle Management Division 1999-2001
Program Executive Office, Expeditionary Warfare, Washington DC.

Managed a $349M Maintenance and Modernization Program for 57 ships of the U.S. Navy Amphibious and Auxiliary classes. His team was responsible for the successful installation of 210 complex ship alterations during 46 availabilities. Spearheaded the complete restructuring of the LHA and LHD Class availability management process and led the joint Navy and industry team responsible for its execution.

Deputy Director, Materials Engineering Group (NAVSEA 05M) 1996-1999
Naval Sea Systems Command, Engineering Directorate, Washington DC.

Managed shipboard materials engineering programs, which included assignment, evaluation, testing and certification of materials and application methods for shipboard use. Planned, tested and implemented a plural component technology insertion project to demonstrate advanced application methods for high solids coatings in U.S. Navy shipyards. Studied European Shipbuilding coating best practices, toured European and U.S. equipment manufacturers, researched equipment and processes. Equipment upgrades and process improvements resulted in a 16% reduction in man-hours, 39% reduction in material usage and an overall 40% cost savings. The Return on Investment (ROI) was less than 1 year. Managed successful production of a $300K containerized powder coating facility for the Ships Intermediate Maintenance Activity, Everett, WA.

Officer-in-Charge, Resident Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Gulfport, Ms. 1994-1996

Managed multi-million dollar shipbuilding production contracts at five commercial shipyards covering two states and foreign country. Contracts included U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), 82 ft MK-V Seal insertion and recovery vessels, Philippine Petrol Craft and Armored Personnel Carriers. Delivered over 100 marine vehicles to the U.S. and Foreign Navies on time and within budget. Established and directed a co – production project management team for the construction of 13 Patrol Craft for the Philippine Navy. This project was the first to successfully transition U.S. shipbuilding production capabilities to the Philippines.

Project Officer, U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Program 1992-1994
Supervisor of Shipbuilding, New Orleans, La.

Supervised the production of U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) at two sepsarate shipyards. Led teams for both negotiating contract issues as well as solving diverse technical and production related issues. Reduced delivery discrepancies by 30%. Delivered 35 vessels. Managed 20 personnel. Senior Member, LCAC INSURV Team. Restructured the operations of the LCAC INSURV Team and reduced inspection time by 20%.

Gas Turbine Engineering Instructor, Surface Warfare Officers School 1986-1990

Instructed naval officers in shipboard engineering, safety and causality control. Coordinated naval engineering training program with a throughput of over 750 students per year.

Chief Engineer, USS ARIES (PHM-5) 1984-1986

Department Head, responsible for gas turbine and diesel main propulsion and electrical power generation plant operations including safety, maintenance, repair and operator training. Supervised six gas turbine and diesel technicians. Department won the Engineering Excellence award for the material condition and operator performance.

Auxiliaries Officer, USS LEFTWICH (DD-984) 1981-1984

Supervised the daily operations of the gas turbine main propulsion and electrical power generation plant. Supervised 12 watch standers. Team leader for the Engineering Casualty Control Training (ECCTT) Team.

Education and Training

• MS Mechanical Engineering Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Ca.
• BS Mechanical Engineering Tulane University, New Orleans, La.
• Advanced Program Management Course, Defense Management College
• Acquisition Professional Community (APC) Certified
• Seven Habits of Highly Effective Leaders, Convey Leadership Center, Inc.
• Principle Centered Leadership, Convey Leadership Center, Inc.
• Navy Instructor Training NTTC San Diego, Ca.

Related Technical Publications:

“Evaluating Tank Coatings For U.S. Navy Ships”, Dr. Alexis I. Kaznoff, Wayne J. Mathe, Proceedings of the Protective Coatings Europe (PCE) 1999 Conference, Brighton, UK. (Technology Publishing Co., Pittsburgh, PA.)

“Evaluating the Use of Plural-Component Spray Equipment on U.S. Navy Ships”, Wayne J. Mathe, James G. Rudroff and Philip K. Parson, Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings (JPCL) February 2000.

“Point Application Equipment; Bigger, Faster, Cheaper” Wayne Mathe, Kieran Snow, Proceedings of the SSPC 2001 Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

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