Jeff Herren is CEO of Herren Associates, Inc., a firm dedicated to delivering mission-critical solutions and maximizing taxpayer value. Jeff began his career at Atlantic Research Corporation, where he developed and optimized advanced manufacturing processes for solid propellant rocket motors, composite materials, and propulsion systems supporting major defense programs. He later served as an engagement manager at Booz Allen Hamilton, leading strategic initiatives before founding Herren in 1989.
Under his leadership, Herren Associates partners closely with national security leaders to navigate complex acquisition challenges, manage multi-year defense procurements, and craft investment strategies designed to enhance warfighting capability and operational readiness.
Jeff is a Distinguished Fellow at Mississippi State University’s Bagley College of Engineering and previously served as an advisory board member at Virginia Tech. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Mississippi State University and an MBA, with a concentration in finance, from the George Washington University’s School of Business.