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The following are some references and testimonials given by others in the industry
Clive Hohberger
Chairman, AIM - Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility |
“I
have had the pleasure of working together with Rich Vossel for about 7 years at
AIM, the global trade association of the automatic identification and data
capture (AIDC) industry. In 2004 AIM established an RFID Expert Group (AIM
REG), initially to support the DOD deployment of UHF Gen 2 RFID labeling for
logistics. Rich has continually been an active member of that group, and brings
very special expertise to it including extensive knowledge of active RFID;
applications standards development and the Department of Defense’s
applications, policies and leadership personnel regarding RFID deployment. In
2010, Rich was elected chairman of the AIM REG for 1 year and was a highly
effective leader. Group leadership and program definition and management are
among his greatest personal strengths. Now the REG is focused on other major
RFID application areas, such as health care, warehouse vehicle-mounted RFID and
hazardous material tagging. The latter two programs were developed during
Rich's tenure as chairman. Rich is widely respected by his peers for his
knowledge and contributions to the AIDC industry: In 2006 he was elected by his
peers to the AIDC 100 honorary organization of the most effective contributors
to the AIDC industry. Rich Vossel would be a terrific asset to any organization
serious about marketing or implementing active RFID or doing business with the
US Government.”
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“Rich is one of the Good Guys. He
gets the job done, communicates up down and laterally, and had a well deserved
reputation for honesty and professional accuracy and insight.
I have worked with Rich for over ten years and he had always delivered. I have
also numbered Rich and his wife as personal friends. He has core values that
are reflected in everything he does. He is a constant in an ever changing
world. Dependable and timely in all of his dealings he is someone you want to
di business with and later on are happy you did. Hire Rich and you will not be
disappointed.
His knowledge of RFID is exceptional but it is his ability to convey that
knowledge and understanding in terms that those outside the industry can
understand.”
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“Rich has a long history in the AIT
industry, and knows the technology better than most. He understands his
customers' requirements, and uses his strong program management skills to meet
those needs. Rich has maintained a close partnership with Intermec, even as he
has changed companies as a result of acquisition. We look forward to working
with Rich again in the near future.”
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“Rich is a consummate professional and was a
tremendous help in a recent AIDC project. His insight and leadership was
instrumental in a successful project completion. He’s a valuable asset to us
and the entire AIDC industry.”
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Don Ertel
VP
Systems & Technology Solutions, CDO Technologies |
“I highly recommend Rich to anyone
looking for an experienced technologist with a strong RFID background. Rich
excels at being able to explain complex subjects in non-complex ways. His
understanding of customer service and commitment always show in his work. Rich
is a true professional and extremely talented individual.”
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“I
have worked with Rich for the past decade within the scope of all aspects
auto-identification and the AIDC Industry. Most recently Rich was the Chairman of the REG
(RFID Expert Group) of AIM Global and I was the Vice-Chairman. He was pivotal
in aiding the REG transition from a fixed Chair (previous style) to a revolving
Chair. This was not a trivial pursuit and Rich exhibited the best balance of
professionalism and talent. AIM selected
Rich based on his strong performance within the REG for the prior five years as
well as his industry reputation.
Within the AIDC industry Rich has been a "go to guy" and subject
matter experts for Savi worldwide in all of it's complex network applications
requirements. Rich was the key contact I would turn to for any questions
related to network compatibilities, topics and issues. I hope to continue to
work with Rich as his future unfolds and I equally hope to be a part of that.”
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“I've
worked with Rich for going on nearly two decades now, and have had the
opportunity for Rich to work for me as a program manager on a complex and
demanding DOD technology demonstration project, and work with me as a fellow
manager and colleague at Savi Technology, when he successfully managed the
company's highly profitable $400M RFID II, and subsequent RFID III contracts.
Rich's unique candor, openness, and ability to overcome challenges by thinking
"outside the box" mark him as one of the most experienced and
exceptional program managers I've had the opportunity to work with. Rich is an
invaluable asset to any firm that has the good sense to hire him.”
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Mohammad Avani
Sr. Director, Global Defense Industry Solutions & Marketing, Savi
Technology |
“Rich
Vossel is a true icon of the AIT world. I first met Rich back in 1990, after he
had just come back from the Middle East installing wireless infrastructure for
the Army. Since then, he has played a key role in advancing the adaption of AIT
across the DoD. His hands-on experience, coupled with his knowledge of AIT
technologies & standards, as well as domain expertise in logistics, make
him an outstanding expert and advisor for any organization that is interested
in AIT, or wants to get the most out of their investment in AIT.”
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Paul Dembeck
Federal
Government Account Executive, Intermec Technologies |
“I
have had the opportunity of working with Rich on many projects within the
Federal Government. He has an attention to detail and a commitment to success
that is the mark of a producer. His professional attitude along with his years
of experience within the Federal Arena would make him a true asset to any
organization looking to be successful in that market.”
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Pete Rouse
Channel
Sales Executive, Federal Sector, Intermec Technologies |
“I
have had the distinct pleasure of knowing and working with Rich for a number of
years. I worked on a major RFP which we won. Rich has a deep understanding of
the DoD and its supply chain. Rich's experience and knowledge would make him an
asset to anyone looking for a strategic alliance or capture manager.”
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John Compisi
Vice
President, Solutions Consulting, Savi Technology |
“I
have worked alongside Rich Vossel for the past 9 years and can unequivocally
state that he is technically astute and professionally well prepared. Through 9
years that I have know Rich he has very adroitly managed the companies
relationship with its key customer on the RFID I, II and III contracts. He has
always been laser focused on the issues and quick to assess the pros and cons
of diverse courses of action. He advised the SVP of sales and the CEO over the
years and was always counted upon to have a well considered recommendation for
action. An excellent communicator and technical specialist, Rich has enviable
skills in the RFID/AIT fields.”
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“I
have had the privilege of working with Rich for the past 7 years in our capacity
supporting the same DoD customer (PM Joint-Automatic Identification Technology)
. Through these 7 years, I have found Rich to be the consummate professional,
with a great personality and very strong technical and programmatic background.
He has been instrumental in the DoD's development and deployment of the largest
RFID network. He is truly an asset to any company he works.”
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“Rich
has a wide knowledge of integrating cutting edge and evolving technologies into
large automated systems. He has performed very well for the Dept of Defense
projects including Bar Coding and RFID. I highly recommend him as a consultant
to give an honest and thorough evaluation of the pros and cons of any
initiative, and as a Project Manager for overseeing any complex integration
with appropriate cost, risk and schedule management.”
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Erik Wood
Vice
President of Sales, Revere Security |
“I've
know Rich well while representing both partner companies and competing
companies. As a sales manager for years, I have never experienced someone who
was able to get so close to a customer, stay so close based on the trust he
engendered and was technically savvy enough to continue to grow the solution
requirements of the customer based on his companies core technologies. Many
careers were established on the back of Rich's achievements.”
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Keith Maxwell
Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Information Technology |
“I
have known Rich for over 17 years. He is one of best Architects of Automatic
Identification Technologies in the industry. He has the gift of depicting AIT
solutions and presenting them to all types of audiences, government or
commercial, in a manner potential customer can easily understand and quickly
see the cost effectiveness of the solutions. Rich has vast knowledge of AIT,
especially active RFID and would be an asset for any company seeking expertise
in AIT.”
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Nick Tsougas
Lead
Principal Technical Advisor, SRA Int'l and DOD Logisitics AIT Office |
“I
have worked and known Rich professionally for over 14 years as my time with the
US Navy AIT Program and as the one of the Lead Advisor to the DOD AIT Program. He
was extremely professional and always with a solution to the problem that was
presented. Rich was instrumental in the DOD implementation of active RFID and
provided guidance above and beyond. He was truly an asset to the team!”
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“Rich
Vossel is a highly talented technologist who has been intregal to the
development of Savi's image and reputation over the last ten years.
I worked closely with him when he was overseeing the Air Force account. He
worked well with the Air Force Program Office and with the Joint Program
Office. He established himself as a 'go to guy' in the early development of
RFID in the defense industry, and was called upon often to provide
instructional presentations on the technology and it's application.
A dedicated, ethical team player, he is strongly recommended for any job
requiring strategic planning and execution in the application of RFID in
Information Technology.” February 16, 2011
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Pete Lington
Sales
Executive, USAF, USTRANSCOM, and DLA, Savi Technology |
“Rich
Vossel is an outstanding AIT expert. He has a wealth of knowledge that could
prove useful for anyone looking to gain insight into AIT applications,
standards, and implementations. Rich always maintains a cool head and remembers
to put the customer first each and every time I've done business with Rich. An unbelievable
AIT expert who always puts integrity first...highly recommended!”
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Mark Nelson
Senior
Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Savi Group |
“Rich
has distinguished himself at Savi Technology by overseeing the company's largest
contract with its largest customer. This involved a rare combination of
abilities -- highly technical knowledge, amicability, astute business sense as
well as patience and perseverance. I worked with Rich on numerous public
relations campaigns, and he always distilled very complex information into
understandable sound bites, as well as helped steward customer approvals of
public statements, such as press releases, OpEds, and presentations. Through
his work with professional associations such as AIM Global, where he chaired
the RFID Experts Group, Rich also is widely known as an industry leader.”
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“I
have worked with Rich in numerous capacities over the past 15 years. When we
first met he worked for a partner company and we collaborated on many
international standards issues. Shortly after joining Savi, he assume the
responsibility of primary interface with our most significant customer and
through the years we have worked together to achieve many significant
objectives.
In every instance Rich has always been an exceptional representative for his
organization. He has the unique ability to assess the situation and then be
able to sell his position, whether it be a concept in the standards world or a
product to a new customer.
Rich is a very versatile individual with a strong technical understanding
coupled with the ability to understand the customers perspective and find a way
to use these to achieve his organizations objectives.”
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“Rich
has unparalleled technical knowledge of AIDC, which he coupled with his program
management skills to enable Savi to provide superb support to PM J-AIT and our
DoD customers. As capture manager for the RFID III recompete, Rich led a
multi-partner team to secure a win in this very important contract. As the
front line manager for RFID II and RFID III, Rich aptly fielded questions and
queries from the customer(s), served as the primary interface with all
customers and Savi, and ensured timely and comprehensive responses were
provided to our customers. He did an excellent job of managing customer
expectations, and handled all issues with aplomb.”
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“Rich
provided this program with excellent support for a lot of years and will
certainly be missed. He was the go-to guy for our program and handled the role
with flair. He is a true professional and is an extremely personable
individual.”
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Tom Neff
Deputy Product Manager, US Army, PM J-AIT
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“Rich's
technical skills and project management capabilities are simply outstanding. He
has an in-depth knowledge of supply chain management, information technology,
standards and business process re-engineering. Simply a true professional!!!”
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“During the period 1989-1992 I led the US Army
program management office for Automatic Identification Technology. Rich Vossel
was on staff as a system engineer and recognized AIT authority. He performed
magnificently and represented us in the first Gulf War by designing and
installing an RFID system to track ammunition trucks in the Arabian Desert.
He's a go getter and has a wealth of knowledge and experience.”
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