Mr. Cadieux serves as the Director for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center, a position he has held since April 11, 2021. He leads a workforce of over 1,800 engineers, scientists, researches and support staff in delivering advanced technologies as required by the Army’s strategic priorities and support to its Cross Functional Teams. Mr. Cadieux also provides life cycle engineering solutions to the Army’s Ground Combat Systems and Combat Support & Combat Service Support PEOs, the Tank Automotive Life Cycle Management Command, and the broader Department of Defense.
In his capacity as the Director, Mr. Cadieux ensures the Ground Vehicle Systems Center is Forging the Future by developing world-class engineering talent in the areas of survivability and protection, autonomy and robotics, propulsion and mobility, electronics and power management, fuels and lubricants, and ground system design and optimization. The Ground Vehicle Systems Center is the Army’s primary organic engineering talent to develop the Next Generation Family of Combat Vehicles and thus deliver land dominance in the future fight.
CAREER CHRONOLOGY:
- 2021 – Present: Director, U.S. Army GVSC
- 2020 – 2021: Executive Director, SIE, DEVCOM GVSC
- 2019 – 2020: Associate Director, Software Engineering Center, CCDC GVSC
- 2018 – 2019: Deputy Project Manager (Acting), Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, PEO CS&CSS
- 2017 – 2018: Assistant PEO Operations, PEO CS&CSS
- 2014 – 2016: Deputy Program Executive Officer (Acting), PEO CS&CSS
- 2012 – 2014: Assistant PEO Systems Engineering, PEO CS&CSS
- 2007 – 2012: Chief Information Officer, PEO CS&CSS
- 1996 – 2007: Various Positions, Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center
COLLEGE:
- Master of Global Leadership and Management – Lawrence Technological University, 2019
- Master of Science – Computer Information Systems, University of Detroit Mercy, 2006
- Bachelor of Science – Computer Science, Kettering University, 2000
SIGNIFICANT TRAINING:
- S. Army Senior Service College Fellowship, Defense Acquisition University, 2018
CERTIFICATIONS:
- S. Army Acquisition Corps, 2005
AWARDS AND HONORS:
- Superior Civilian Service Award, 2018
- Meritorious Civilian Service Award, 2017
- Commander’s Award for Civilian Service, 2014