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“Dave’s judgment and his ability to work with others, especially US Government personnel, is
superb. I depend on his insight into various issues as we deal with the current drawdown of forces
within Afghanistan and the associated downsizing of our contract personnel. He demonstrates very
effective communications skills as he interfaces with the leadership of 3rd Battalion, 401st AFSB and
Brigade leaders. His willingness to work the complex issues associated with Facilities Management and
Billeting has been especially noteworthy. He leads from the front in examining the issues at hand and
working with our team members to resolve issues in the most expeditious and satisfactory manner.”
– Robert L. Shirron, President, AECOM Government Services (May 29, 2013)
“Dave Lowry is a multi-talented business executive. An experienced senior leader, Dave is business
savvy and extremely perceptive. He is an excellent capture manager and proposal writer. During his
time with us, his win record far exceeded all of his peers. Dave has also proven to be a great profit
generating Program Manager, turning marginal programs into profitable programs through aggressive
cost management.” - Bob Hauser, Senior Vice President, Eagle Support Services Corp. (May 19, 2011)
“Colonel Dave Lowry clearly established himself as one of the top Colonels in the Army Reserve. As
the G-3 of the Army Reserve, he was responsible for sustaining an enduring requirement of over thirty
thousand Army Reserve Soldiers mobilized and deployed in support of the Global War on Terror.
Working at the PhD level of strategic planning, he masterminded the Army Reserve Force Generation
model for support to GWOT and the Army Reserve Catastrophic Disaster Response Plan for Homeland
Security support. One of my best!" - Lieutenant General Jack C. Stultz (July 24, 2007)
“As our Chief of Operations, Dave demonstrated exceptional skill and competence. He was
instrumental in developing the Army Reserve Expeditionary Force, streamlining mobilization
preparation and processes, and vastly improving the Continuity of Operations Plan for the
Headquarters. He is a complex problem-solver, able to anticipate developing requirements, extract the
essential elements of complex issues, and quickly develop optimal solutions. His strategic direction,
vision, and leadership are unmatched among his peers.” - Lieutenant General James R. Helmly, Chief
of the Army Reserve (October 14, 2005)
"After 9/11, Fort Dix was assigned the critical mission of mobilizing soldiers to support America's
Global War on Terror. Colonel Lowry's leadership and strategic vision were instrumental in
transforming Fort Dix from a peacetime training base to a wartime provider of military forces. From
2001 to 2004, Fort Dix mobilized more Soldiers than any other Army installation (over 50,000) and
received the Army's highest award two years in a row (Army Chief of Staff's Deployment Excellence
Award for 2002-2003 and 2003-2004). I was pleased to learn Colonel Lowry was selected to become
the Army Reserve Chief of Operations - - the toughest job for a Colonel in the Army Reserve. He is a
proven leader, gifted public speaker, and dedicated servant of our great nation. Dave's talents would
be an asset to any organization. I recommend him to you without reservation." - Congressman Jim
Saxton, NJ (Jan 11, 2005)
“Colonel Lowry’s performance has been outstanding and I count him among the best of my 26
installation commanders. Dave is a proven self-starter. I gave him guidance and resources, stood
back and allowed him to execute. He exceeded every expectation. Fort Dix completed commercial
activities studies that will result in $11M in savings. Colonel Lowry has been a superb teacher, mentor,
coach and supported the training and education of the civilian workforce.” – SES Diane M. Devens,
Director, NE Installation Mgt Cmd (Dec 30, 2004)
"What I found to be most notable about the visit was the commander, Colonel David M. Lowry.
Rarely, have I been so impressed with an individual. He was poised, articulate, actively involved and,
well you can add almost any positive adjective you care to and it would be true. But what I really
related to was the way he never took credit for the successes enjoyed by his unit. Instead, he always
pointed to this person or that one as the true 'leader' to be recognized. It wasn't obvious at first, but
there was something very special about the way he led his people. Everyone knew him; everyone had
a remarkable story he or she was eager to tell; and everyone was very comfortable being around him.
There was no tension in the air - anywhere - just a sense of deep personal commitment. I have not
written a personal note like this during my entire tenure, but I was so impressed that I wanted you to
hear it firsthand." - Craig W. Duehring, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense from an unsolicited
letter to the Chief of the Army Reserve after Mr. Duehring’s visit to Fort Dix (Feb 7, 2003)