Dr. Mitchell R. Canty is an Industrial Specialist with the
Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate (SAPD) with
DLA Land and Maritime, in Columbus, Ohio. The
directed mission is focused on industrial base analysis
and risk identification, industrial preparedness measures,
supplier/customer engagement, program management
and development of risk mitigation strategies.
Previously, Dr. Canty was the Team Lead for the
DMSMS/GEM Program Office within DLA Land and
Maritime with efforts directed at proactively resolving
current and future obsolescence issues to improve
mission performance and war fighter readiness. Of
primary concern; minimizing reactive DMSMS actions by proactively evaluating
design alternatives, providing risk mitigation strategies, monitoring program
effectiveness, and minimizing total life-cycle systems management cost.
During his 10+ years with the Federal Government, Dr. Canty has performed as a
Value Engineer to improve the industrial base and mitigate obsolescence issues, and
as a Product Assurance Specialist to improve warfighter support and industrial
readiness. Dr. Canty is the author of numerous presentations, training sessions,
technical papers and instructional documents.
Previous to government employment, Mr. Canty was President/CEO for TouchPoint
Marketing Services Group (formerly Product Design Center), an international
product development and engineering firm with numerous patents and multinational performance awards to its credit. Canty’s background and experience
includes senior positions in finance, marketing, manufacturing, management and
engineering.
Dr. Canty has a Ph.D. in Leadership Development and Management from Ashley
University, MBA in Finance from the Univ. of Tennessee, and a BS in Industrial
Engineering from Millikin University, as well as DAWIA Certification as a Product
Specialist, Acquisition Specialist and in Program Management. Canty is certified in
Lean Six Sigma with numerous successful CPI programs to his credit.