Wendell is a defense industry consultant with more than three decades of leadership, operational, acquisition, and program management experience. A former Marine Corps Tank Officer, he served in command and staff assignments with 2nd Tank Battalion before transitioning into acquisition leadership roles at Marine Corps Systems Command and Program Executive Officer Land Systems.
Throughout his Marine Corps career, Wendell led and supported major acquisition programs spanning heavy combat vehicles, individual combat equipment, amphibious combat vehicles, and non-lethal technologies. His assignments included Program Manager for Tank Systems, Deputy Director for the Marine Personnel Carrier Program, Deputy Program Manager and Program Manager for Advanced Amphibious Assault, and Director of the Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office. As Program Manager for Advanced Amphibious Assault, he led the organization through the successful Milestone C decision for the ACAT IC Amphibious Combat Vehicle program.
Since retiring from active duty in December 2023, Wendell applied his extensive knowledge of defense requirements, acquisition strategy, program execution, and government decision-making as a consultant with Cypress International focused on United States Marine Corps and expeditionary programs. He advises companies across the Defense Industrial Base on business development strategy, customer engagement, opportunity identification, and the alignment of commercial capabilities with Department of Defense operational needs. His combination of operational experience, acquisition leadership, and industry insight enables clients to better understand government priorities, navigate complex defense markets, and accelerate the delivery of relevant capabilities to the warfighter.
