Mike Cherry has been with Global Ordnance since 2021. In his current role as Vice President of Business Development, Mike Cherry utilizes his extensive background in the defense industry, including two decades serving in the U.S. Army, to align and lead his team on programs that directly support U.S. and allied service members in the field. Mr. Cherry has demonstrated success in leading capture management, government contracting, and long-term growth initiatives with the U.S. Department of Defense and prime contractors. Mr. Cherry combines his technical understanding of defense systems with strong business acumen and a deep understanding of compliance with ITAR, DFARS, and FAR requirements to develop strategic partnerships and secure new business opportunities.

Prior to his promotion to Vice President of Business Development, Mr. Cherry was Director of Product Development, spearheading and overseeing all product development and business development operations at Global Ordnance. His primary focus was ensuring the entire product organization and new business funnel was aligned to GO's vision, strategy, and goals, focusing on ensuring teams were prioritizing and delivering the right products, with the right performance, on time, providing compelling value to our customers.

Prior to Global Ordnance, Mike’s 21 years in the U.S. Army comprised various leadership positions in logistics, contracting, program management, and command. His military education includes the Finance Officer Basic Course, Finance Officer Advanced Course, Acquisition Basic Course, Acquisition Intermediate Qualification Course, Army Command and General Staff College, and Airborne School. His decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (three oak leaf clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (one oak leaf cluster), the Army Achievement Medal (one silver oak leaf cluster), the Global War on Terror Expeditionary and Service Medals, and the NATO Medal. Mr. Cherry has deployed overseas three times, once to Kuwait and twice to Afghanistan.

His civilian education includes a bachelor’s degree in finance from Michigan State University and a master’s in finance from Webster’s University.