Bob Dickie III

Bob is a versatile CEO, hired gun executive, and consultant with a proven track record throughout his diverse military, business management, and non-profit career. His work has spanned several industries and included both high growth and turnaround environments for multiple companies. His entrepreneurial pursuits with a group of investors currently include a partnership with the US Chess Federation to release iPhone/iPad applications in 2010 and 2011. He also Co-founded Vanguard Global Enterprises, a disabled veteran owned business providing project management and consulting services to companies looking for help in securing government contracts.

As CEO for SMT, an international retail/training company, Bob worked with a great staff and spearheaded a plan to help grow a Midwest focused business into an international business that more than tripled in size in five years. Prior to this, Bob served for over 6.5 years as a Captain in the United States Air Force in various assignments that led to extensive duty in Europe and Asia. As a Captain, he was hand selected to be the personal Aide-de-Camp to General William Begert, Commander of the Pacific Air Forces. On many visits to Washington DC he met with members of Congress and Pentagon officials. He was in daily contact with the highest levels of US Government, foreign militaries, and civilian and industry leaders. This invaluable experience and insight into the operation of industry and government at the highest levels would prove to be extremely valuable in his professional career.

Current Board and Non-Profit Positions:
- Young President's Organization (YPO) Detroit Chapter
Forum Chair
- Autism Society Delegate Assembly Task Force and
Chapter Relations Committee in Washington DC
- Board Member Heart of Knoxville
- President Angel Capital Group Knoxville Chapter
- Co-Founder 7 Summit Challenge
- Director Tennessee Veterans Business Association

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