TJ Gilroy

Director of Defense Technologies

Office Hours: By appointment

Agency and Industry Assignments:

Air Force Research Laboratory
Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Army Medical Research and Development Command
Army Medical Research and Materiel Command
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Naval Health Research Center
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institute of Health
National Science Foundation

Industry Focus: Innovation/R&D; Technology Transition
Industry Team: Technology Innovation/R&D

Biography:
TJ Gilroy joined the NCMBC in January of 2022 as a Business Development Professional and became a full-time employee In July 2024 with a focus on Research and Development traditional and non-traditional acquisition and processes.

As the Director of Defense Technologies, he manages and coordinates duties statewide in support of Fayetteville Technical Community College and the North Carolina Military Business Center’s (NCMBC) organizational programs, systems, operations and strategic initiatives related to defense and federal research, development and technology transition. The Director of Defense Technologies (DDT) oversees the performance of members of the Defense Technologies Team, enforces engagement standards and maintains visibility of research, development and technology transition opportunities, awards and business wins.

Prior to joining the NCMBC, TJ was a Marine Corps Pilot. After leaving the Marines, TJ became a tactical equipment executive for three distribution companies, two of which were awarded Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support Programs (SOE TLSP) and Fire and Emergency Equipment Tailored Logistics Support Programs (FESE TLSP) from the Defense Logistics Agency. As such he developed products, hired and trained sales teams, wrote and executed proposals for government contracts, and worked directly with the manufacturers of tactical equipment. He also developed a marketing program for manufacturers to get their product information directly in the hands of military decision makers.

TJ is a graduate of the University of Virginia, Naval Flight School, Aviation Safety Course, and is certified as a Behavioral Consultant for DISC personality assessments. He is also the author of PurposeMap™- Purpose and Life Alignment Start Here, Authenticity Advantage, Employ Your GIFT, The Purpose Master Key, The Holy Hand Grenade, and Father Fracture.