NATICK, Mass. – Craig L. Rettie, director of Research and Technology Integration for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center, or DEVCOM SC, has been inducted into the Senior Executive Service, or SES.
In his position at DEVCOM SC, Rettie is responsible for the planning, programming, coordination and external integration of DEVCOM SC’s science and technology program to ensure America’s warfighters are optimized, protected, and lethal.
During the March 31 SES induction ceremony, Douglas Tamilio – director of DEVCOM SC and an SES Level II – hosted the ceremony and administered the oath of office to Rettie. The ceremony took place in Hunter Auditorium at the Natick Soldiers Systems Center, or NSSC.
By becoming an SES, Rettie joins an elite group of men and women chosen for their leadership qualifications and tasked with leading the ongoing transformation of the government.
Tamilio said that Rettie has the right skill set, as well as a wide depth of experience coupled with demonstrated leadership.
“He epitomizes the Army Values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage,” said Tamilio.
Rettie credited the many people who have led, mentored, and supported him over the years.
“Being selected for the Senior Executive Service is an honor that words are incapable of truly describing,” said Rettie. “I certainly never set out almost 40 years ago with the intention of winding up here, in this position. I have been blessed over those years to have the strongest leaders, insightful mentors, and strong supporters. Any credit for my successes belongs to them and the great people I have worked with on this journey. I look forward to continuing to serve the Army and Soldiers, with this great workforce, for years to come.”
By Jane Benson, DEVCOM SC Public Affairs