COL Dawson
Plummer, USA (Ret.)
COL Dawson Plummer, USA (Ret.)
Executive Director and Chief Engineer
Mantech
Dawson Plummer has been ManTech's Executive Director, Chief Engineer (sUAS), and Operations Chief since January 2025, bringing 29 years of experience as a Senior Military Officer (Colonel) with a strong background in science and engineering. A published author and recognized leader within the US Army, he possesses extensive expertise in alternative energy systems, robotics, unmanned aerial systems, and Additive Manufacturing. A strategic and detailed planner, Dawson excels in executive-level management, budgeting, and project coordination, consistently demonstrating innovative problem-solving and effective cultural change management. This highly accomplished military scientist and leader has a proven ability to lead teams in countering emergent disruptive technologies.
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