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James F. Geurts
Defense (joined: Nov. 16, 2017)
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition | Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research Development And Acquisition), Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development And Acquisition) | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via United States Navy:
Mr. Geurts previously served as the Acquisition Executive, U.S.. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, where he was responsible for all special operations forces acquisition, technology and logistics. In this position his innovative leadership and technological ingenuity provided rapid and affordable acquisition that positively impacted the USSOCOM acquisition work force and the special operations forces capability on the battlefield. These contributions were recognized by both private and public institutions during his tenure to include earning the Presidential Rank Award, USSOCOM Medal, William Perry Award and Federal Times Vanguard Award for Executive of the Year. Prior to Senior Executive Service, Mr. Geurts began his career as an Air Force officer where he served as an acquisition program manager with engineering and program management leadership positions in numerous weapon systems including intercontinental ballistic missiles, surveillance platforms, tactical fighter aircraft, advanced avionics systems, stealth cruise missiles, training systems and manned and unmanned special operations aircraft. He has over 30 years of extensive joint acquisition experience and served in all levels of acquisition leadership positions including Acquisition Executive, Program Executive Officer and Program Manager of Major Defense Acquisition Programs. Mr. Geurts is a distinguished 1987 ROTC graduate from Lehigh University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB and in National Security Resourcing from Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University, Washington, D.C. Mr. Geurts also attended executive leadership and international studies programs at Harvard Kennedy School and George Washington Elliot School.
Former Positions Outside Government
- SS American Victory Ship and Maritime Museum Director of the Board of Trustees (unpaid)
Other Income/Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. bank account (cash) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| US Treasury Bonds | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| U.S. bank money market account (cash) | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Security Benefit Life Insurance, whole life | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Transamerica Life Insurance, whole life | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Transamerica Life Insurance, whole life | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Security Benefit Life Insurance, whole life | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Edward Jones Brokerage Account | ||
| John Hancock Bond Fund CL1 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Hartford World Bond Fund CL 1 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Hartford Core Equity Class 1 Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| John Hancock Int'l Growth Fund CL 1 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| MFS Series Trust II Growth Fund CL R6 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| iShares S&P Small Cap 600 Growth Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Hartford MidCap Fund CL1 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| American Small Cap World Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Invesco Developing Markets Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Federated Government Obligation Fund Premier Shares | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Edward Jones Roth IRA Account | ||
| Edward Jones Money Market Fund Retirement Shares | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Vanguard Int-Term BD ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| JP Morgan Core Plus Bond CL 1 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Abbott Laboratories Common St | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Chevron Corp Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Deere and Company Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Walt Disney Co Common Stc | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Mondelez Int'l Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR UNIT SER I S&P DEPOSITARY | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Verizon Communications Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Oppenheimer Int'l Growth Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Check Point Software Technologies LTD Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc CL B | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| iShares S&P Small Cap 600 Growth ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Oppenheimer Int'l Small-Mid Company Fund CL Y | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Hartford World Bond Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| American New World CL F3 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Edward Jones Traditional IRA | ||
| John Hancock Bond Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Hartford World Bond Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| JP Morgan Government Bond Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| American EuroPacific Growth Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Hartford Core Equity Fund Class I | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| MFS Series Trust II Growth Fund CL R6 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| iShares S&P Small Cap 600 Growth ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Hartford MidCap Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| American SmallCap World Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Invesco Developing Markets Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Edward Jones Roth IRA | ||
| Vanguard Int-Term BD ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Hartford World Bond Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| JP Morgan Government Bond Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Blackrock Inc Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Emerson Electric Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Halliburton Company Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Pfizer Corp Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Praxair Inc Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Procter and Gamble Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR UNIT SER I S&P DEPOSITARY | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Visa Inc Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| American New Perspectives CL F3 Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| iShares S&P Small Cap 600 Growth Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Tractor Supply Company Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Hartford Mid-Cap Value Fund CL F | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Oppenheimer Developing Markets Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Alliance Data Systems Common Stock | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Transamerica Life Insurance, whole life | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| General Electric Common Stock | None (or less than $1,001) | $201 - $1,000 |
| Franklin Templeton Mutual Global Discovery Fund | None (or less than $1,001) | $201 - $1,000 |
| Franklin Templeton Strategic Income Fund | None (or less than $1,001) | $201 - $1,000 |
| Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund | None (or less than $1,001) | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund | None (or less than $1,001) | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund | None (or less than $1,001) | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund | None (or less than $1,001) | $1,001 - $2,500 |
Liabilities
| Creditor Name | Creditor Type | Amount | Rate | Year Incurred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Bank | Mortgage on Personal Residence | $100,001 - $250,000 | 4.125 | 2004 |
| Mortgage Services PHH (Second Property (mountain cabin) Mortgage - it is not rented out) | Mortgage on Personal Residence | $15,001 - $50,000 | 7.2 | 1996 |
| Student Loan Service Center | Student Loan | $10,001 - $15,000 | 3 | 2015 |
Spouse's Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income Type | Income Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County School District (Florida) | salary | ||
| Florida Retirement System Pension Plan (defined benefit plan, value not readily ascertainable) | None (or less than $201) | ||
| Horace Mann 403B Fixed Account Annuity | $15,001 - $50,000 | Interest | $201 - $1,000 |
| Horace Mann 403B Vanguard 500 Index | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
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