Eric George in Saginaw, Texas as of 2022
Eric George currently resides in Tarrant County, Texas and has spent the bulk of his adult life serving high-impact businesses, improving supply chains, and working in the systems engineering space. Because of his experience, he’s built up his own companies such as 2nd Chance Pallets in Saginaw Texas where he’s able to help serve the many small, medium, and large businesses in North Texas.
2nd Chance Pallets is about people as well as pallets! Specializing in new & recycled pallets, crates & loose wood! Their main focus is B2B but they also offer retail sales as well!
Eric George in Tarrant County and 2nd Chance Pallets are a complete pallet and crate management company that uses ingenuity, creativity, and a hard work ethic to deliver the finest products to our clients. Our name 2nd Chance has a double meaning. For the recycled side of our business, it is giving the wood a 2nd chance to keep out of the thousands of acres of landfill. More importantly, the name is about the people. It is giving well deserving, hardworking individuals a 2nd chance to do something great with their lives. They highly value giving people a 2nd Chance. They highly value our relationships, and are extremely committed to those within our client base.
Eric George and 2nd Chance Pallets knowledgeable staff has over 25 years of experience in production and team management. They foster a culture of continuous improvement and lean management principles. They understand the importance of having a long lasting, reliable relationship with their clients, and their goal is to fill every order in a timely matter while delivering a product that stands out from their competitors.
Eric George and 2nd Chance Pallets provide clients with the option of having a custom pallet or crate built to the dimension they specify using new, recycled, or a combination of new and recycled wood. Having experienced management gives 2nd Chance Pallets the ability to go above and beyond to satisfy their clients needs.
Eric now offers the following services at 2nd Chance Pallets, LLC.:
- ISPM 15 Compliant (Export)
- Heat Treating (HT) Services – Kiln Onsite
- New HT & Non-HT Pallets and Crates
- Pallets Designed & Created to Spec.
- Heat Treating Services – Kiln Onsite
- Remanufactured Pallets from Reclaimed Wood
- Banded New Lumber for Sale in Many Sizes
- Rustic & Craft Wood Sales
- Pallet Buyback Program
- Delivery & Transportation
Eric George’s Education
The George Washignton University
M.S., Engineering Management
1998 – 2000
University of Maryland
B.S., Information Systems
1990 – 1994
Principal Owner
Dec 2012 – Present · 9 yrs 4 mos
Principal
Dec 2012 · 1 mo
Senior executive with over twenty-four years of cumulative program management, business development, supply chain management and systems engineering experience.
Key services offered are supplier cost takeout, supply chain organizational design/performance improvement, change management, working capital improvement, operations and program management solutions, systems engineering solutions, crisis management, proposal/capture strategy/management, business systems compliance (CPSR, Property, EVMS), Professionally certified Program Manager and certified Systems Engineer.
Served as board member for TCU’s Neeley Business School’s Supply and Value Chain Center.
Sr. Vice President
2010 – 2012 · 2 yrs
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Served as the Sr. VP of Supply Chain and Texas Site Executive for over 1000 employees. Established global supply chain center of excellence for $4B services company. Responsible for Annual Procurement Spend of $2.2B and supplier management of approximately 8000 active suppliers across a variety of programs and applications. Established Logistics and Operations capability at corporate level to include 2 Quality Consolidation Centers (QCC).
Responsible for all supply chain policy and procedures and supply chain training for 30,000 person enterprise. Effectively managed supplier performance through identification and mitigation of emerging risk and generated favorable and affordable acquisition strategies to enable new Business Capture. Received prestigious Nunn-Perry award in 2012 and recongnized as “Pros to Know” in Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine. Served as board member for Fort Worth Chamber.
14 yrs 1 mo
Director, F35 Mission Systems & Software
2008 – 2010 · 2 yrs
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Led all activities of the F-35 Mission Systems & Software (MS&S) to include the design, development, system test, flight test, verification, qualification and production of the F-35 avionics hardware, subsystems and software, and build and integration of the product. Responsible for customer relationship to include award fee milestone negotiation and closure to commitment. Responsible for the development of, and execution to an integrated master schedule and performance to cost targets ensuring maximum award fee payments. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of suppliers with budget ~$7B. Responsible for capturing and implementing follow-on development and international derivatives. Ensured Engineering and Program Mgt Process Execution Across MS&S Development Product Teams. ). Led teams on special assignment for cost reduction initiatives that successfully achieved all program objectives and saved $132M to lot 3 mission systems aircraft. Led all activities of the F-35 Mission Systems & Software (MS&S) to include the design, development, system test, flight test, verification, qualification and production of the F-35 avionics hardware, subsystems and software, and build and integration of the product. Responsible for customer relationship to include award fee milestone negotiation and closure to commitment. Responsible for the development of, and execution to an integrated master schedule and performance to cost targets ensuring maximum award fee payments. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of suppliers with budget ~$7B. Responsible for capturing and implementing follow-on development and international derivatives. Ensured Engineering and Program Management Process Execution Across MS&S Development Product Teams. Led teams on special assignment for cost reduction initiatives that successfully achieved all program objectives and saved $132M to lot 3 mission systems aircraft.
Program Director and Omaha Site Executive
2005 – 2008 · 3 yrs
Managed Multi-Domain Strategic Command (STRATCOM) Integrated Strategic Planning & Analysis System (ISPAN) program. Responsible for providing STRATCOM 4-star General with Global C2 Planning and Situational Awareness capability. Customer had lowered award fee scores and was looking to stop work on key contract initiatives. Managed/led major restructure and turnaround. Established new processes, reorganized program structure and upgraded key personnel. After 18 months, program received highest award fees and company was lauded by the customer for our responsiveness to improve the program. Exceeded Sales/Orders/Profit targets by 47%/8%/5% respectively. Additionally, served as LM Site Executive and General Manager for Omaha operations.Managed Multi-Domain Strategic Command (STRATCOM) Integrated Strategic Planning & Analysis System (ISPAN) program. Responsible for providing STRATCOM 4-star General with Global C2 Planning and Situational Awareness capability. Customer had lowered award fee scores and was looking to stop work on key contract initiatives. Managed/led major restructure and turnaround. Established new processes, reorganized program structure and upgraded key personnel. After 18 months, program received highest award fees and company was lauded by the customer for our responsiveness to improve the program. Exceeded Sales/Orders/Profit targets by 47%/8%/5% respectively. Additionally, served as LM Site Executive and General Manager for Omaha operations.
Deputy Program Director & ISC2 Program Manager
2003 – 2005 · 2 yrs
Colorado Springs, Colorado area
Key Leader in major restructure and program turnaround. Led new team hires, new process improvement initiatives, and initial Integrated Baseline Review (IBR). Interacted with senior customers to communicate progress. Managed day-to-day program operations. Developed and executed strategies for program growth. This $1B contract, Integrated Space Command & Control (ISC2), created new Missile, Space and Air warning capabilities for AFSPC, NORAD, and NORTHCOM Commands. Additionally, program renovated the command center inside Cheyenne Mountain. This program directly supported 3 different 4-star command objectives. After 3.5 years, this Award Fee program received highest award fees. Achieved all Sales/Order/EBIT goals.Key Leader in major restructure and program turnaround. Led new team hires, new process improvement initiatives, and initial Integrated Baseline Review (IBR). Interacted with senior customers to communicate progress. Managed day-to-day program operations. Developed and executed strategies for program growth. This $1B contract, Integrated Space Command & Control (ISC2), created new Missile, Space and Air warning capabilities for AFSPC, NORAD, and NORTHCOM Commands. Additionally, program renovated the command center inside Cheyenne Mountain. This program directly supported 3 different 4-star command objectives. After 3.5 years, this Award Fee program received highest award fees. Achieved all Sales/Order/EBIT goals.
Director, Program Director, Integrated SolutionsDirector, Program Director, Integrated Solutions
2002 – 2003 · 1 yr
Colorado Springs, Colorado Area
Created Profit/Loss center responsible for market growth in Northern Command, Joint Forces Command, and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Manage people, programs, and strategic execution. Responsible for strategy planning and creation for $200M/yr business. Staff and train new engineering and programmatic personnel.Created Profit/Loss center responsible for market growth in Northern Command, Joint Forces Command, and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Manage people, programs, and strategic execution. Responsible for strategy planning and creation for $200M/yr business. Staff and train new engineering and programmatic personnel.
Sr. Program Manager, Mobile Solutions
2000 – 2002 · 2 yrs
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Set strategy and Managed multi-functional business area to include supporting Lockheed Martin’s bid on Future Combat System DARPA Program with expected $250M value to LM through FY12, Cooperative Development Center (focused on enhancing program performance), Advanced Systems Engineering Team (focused on new business captures), and a new product initiative Electronic Tactical Operations Center (eTOC). Established $5M lab on bailed equipment and software.Set strategy and Managed multi-functional business area to include supporting Lockheed Martin’s bid on Future Combat System DARPA Program with expected $250M value to LM through FY12, Cooperative Development Center (focused on enhancing program performance), Advanced Systems Engineering Team (focused on new business captures), and a new product initiative Electronic Tactical Operations Center (eTOC). Established $5M lab on bailed equipment and software.
Sr. Manager, Business Development
1998 – 2000 · 2 yrs
Washington D.C. Metro Area
New Business Development for Army C4I Core and Advanced/Emerging Programs in the Army Command and Control business area. Responsible for strategic planning and leadership/coordination of the business areas Army C4I marketing support and new pursuits. Established engineering bench to pursue new business captures. Responsible for establishing Independent Research & Development (IRAD) allocations within $100M/yr Business Area, as well as establishing/defending marketing overhead budgets strategic pursuits.New Business Development for Army C4I Core and Advanced/Emerging Programs in the Army Command and Control business area. Responsible for strategic planning and leadership/coordination of the business areas Army C4I marketing support and new pursuits. Established engineering bench to pursue new business captures. Responsible for establishing Independent Research & Development (IRAD) allocations within $100M/yr Business Area, as well as establishing/defending marketing overhead budgets strategic pursuits.
Deputy Program Manager, DISA JIEO
1997 – 1998 · 1 yr
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Establish relationships with teammates, scoped work for execution, bid/proposed work, planned, staffed, executed projects under $600M Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. During this period company did not have streamlined IDIQ bid process. Created process improvement initiative yielding 75% cycle-time improvement. Won 80% of work bid.Establish relationships with teammates, scoped work for execution, bid/proposed work, planned, staffed, executed projects under $600M Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. During this period company did not have streamlined IDIQ bid process. Created process improvement initiative yielding 75% cycle-time improvement. Won 80% of work bid.
Sr. Systems Engineer, National Program
1996 – 1997 · 1 yr
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Responsible for requirements definition, traceability/tracking for $100M classified software program. Worked closely with Government technical representative to document/track and communicate system requirements to the development staffResponsible for requirements definition, traceability/tracking for $100M classified software program. Worked closely with Government technical representative to document/track and communicate system requirements to the development staff
Telecom Management
1989 – 1996 · 7 yrs
Washington D.C. metro area/Stuttgart Germany
Experience included telecommunications contract management, Pentagon renovation, Network installation, troubleshooting, and configuration management. Developed training materials that enabled DISA Stuttgart, Germany to utilize common tracking system implemented by DISA Headquarters. Trained, Managed, Led military personnel in daily operational assignments.
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8AM – 5PM or By Appointment
213 E. McLeroy Blvd.
Saginaw, Texas 76179
On Friday January 12th, 2018, Eric George from 2nd Chance Pallets (2CP) was asked to be the keynote speaker for the Fort Worth MHMR Step-Up group http://www.mhmrtc.org/About-Us/About-Us. At that meeting, Eric explained how the name 2nd Chance Pallets came into being, and how it’s really about the people, not just the wood. He mentioned we all need 2nd chances, and anyone who was really ready for theirs, 2CP would be there to help them. After he was done speaking, there was a very bright man in the back who was asking probing questions and paraphrasing what Eric had said. He was clearly someone special. By the end of the discussion, the man identified himself as Jo Vaughn Johnson, a previous employee 4 years earlier. He told his story of how he had just gotten out of jail and needed to find work. He had decided for his family he needed to do life differently.
Jo Vaughn told the story that as he passed by the 2CP shop, he noticed the “Now Hiring” sign. He thought, “what do I have to lose?” He dialed the number on the sign and asked if we were hiring, and could he stop by. After stopping by and meeting the 2CP leadership, he felt he should mention his conviction and that he was on parole. Our only question was, “Are you ready for a 2nd chance?” He said, “yes”. Man, was he. Jo Vaughn worked for us for a few months to get back on his feet. He then went on to do other things. Jo Vaughn is now a certified MHMR counselor helping those in need. He is mentoring several and is making a huge impact for the greater good. He is exactly why we are called 2nd Chance Pallets.