In recognition of his military achievements, Mr. Clark has received three Meritorious Service Medals, an Air Force Commendation Medal and four Army Commendation Medals.
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, November 07, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nathan R. Clark has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Clark has dedicated his career to serving the U.S. in the military and through his work supporting federal procurement increasing the nation's readiness for future challenges, whether those challenges are foreign adversaries or public health emergencies. His work in the federal procurement area has been through leading Consortium-based Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) programs. He recently joined the EverGlade Consulting team as a Director, continuing his dedicated efforts connecting industry with non-diluted federal funding opportunities.
Prior to his current role, he spent over seven years at Advanced Technology International (ATI). As the BARDA portfolio lead from September 2023 through October 2024, he oversaw two innovative startup programs: the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle and the Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium. These initiatives were developed in response to COVID-19, focusing on advancing medical technologies, vaccines, therapeutics, and infrastructure. Mr. Clark's expertise in OTA programs and government procurement processes was instrumental in his success with assisting over 2,000 companies across multiple industry sectors compete for government projects. He continues to support the nation by ensuring access to essential resources.
Before this position, Mr. Clark was a senior program manager at ATI from 2017 to 2023 leading the National Armaments Consortium, four government-sponsored OTA programs, and three technical working groups. During this time, he played a pivotal role in the mobile short-range air defense (M-SHORAD) project, along with over 800 other awarded projects, underscoring his commitment to providing U.S. soldiers timely access to critical equipment.
Concurrently, he was director of operations in the Army National Guard in Columbia, South Carolina, between 2018 and 2021. Mr. Clark's military service is marked by significant contributions, including his involvement in pioneering the counter-rocket artillery and mortar system initially as a force integrator at Fort Sill, Oklahoma from 2009-2010, and then as Baghdad operations center manager from 2010 to 2011. Mr. Clark's career began with the U.S. Army, serving for 15 years in various command, staff, and operational capacities.
In preparation for his career, Mr. Clark received a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in military science from The Ohio State University in 2008 and a Master of Arts in management and leadership from Webster University in 2013.
Active professionally, Mr. Clark is a lifetime member of both the Air Defense Artillery Association and the Ohio State Army ROTC Alumni Association, and participates in the Charleston Defense Contractors Association. These affiliations reflect his ongoing commitment to defense and national security.
In recognition of his military achievements, Mr. Clark has received three Meritorious Service Medals, an Air Force Commendation Medal and four Army Commendation Medals. He was also inducted into the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara.
Eager for the future, Mr. Clark aims to expand the understanding and utilization of other transaction agreements across the United States. He believes that with the right partners, these agreements can be a valuable tool in federal acquisitions, challenging misconceptions about doing business with the government.
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