With over 40 years of engineering design, complex systems engineering, and large-scale defense acquisition and R&D experience, Mr. Thomsen has a proven record of serving and leading major National Security enterprises and programs. He is currently the President, Seaborne Defense, LLC, an independent consulting and advisory service that assists companies, universities, and government entities with technology development strategies.
Mr. Thomsen also currently serves on the DTC Ltd. Board (Chairman); PLASAN North America, Inc., Board (Chairman); the National Academies of Sciences Board (Army R&D Board); The Pennsylvania State University Applied Research Laboratory (Advisory Board); and Aeyon, LLC, (Advisory Board).
Previous assignments include Board member for Sparton Electronics, Inc.; Board member for VTHalter Marine; Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Navy (Research, Development, Acquisition); Program Executive Officer, Littoral and Mine Warfare (PEO(LMW)) and Executive Director; Department Head, Weapons Department, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Dahlgren, Virginia; and Department Head, Warfare Systems Department, Panama City, Florida.
Mr. Thomsen’s awards include the Senior Executive Service Presidential Rank Award; the Department of Defense (DoD) Award for Exceptional Civilian Service (2); DoD’s Award for Distinguished Civilian Service; and induction into the Hall of Fame, Naval Sea Systems Command (Naval Surface Warfare Center).
EDUCATION
Florida State University, M.S., Management
Florida Atlantic University, B.S., Ocean Engineering