LTC John R. Brooks, USA, Ret.
Class of 1977
Hometown: Springfield, VA
Following a distinguished U.S. Army career, LTC Randy Brooks continued a lifetime of service through senior leadership roles in the defense and national security industry. Recruited by Oberon Associates, Inc. as Vice President for New Business, he helped guide the company’s rapid growth while delivering mission-critical engineering, intelligence, operations, and information technology services to the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, DISA, TSA, and multiple intelligence agencies.
Under his leadership team, Oberon ranked No. 1 on Washington Technology’s 2007 Fast 50 list of the fastest-growing small businesses in the government market, achieving a remarkable 191.75% compound annual growth rate. In 2008, Stanley, Inc. acquired Oberon in a $170 million transaction, recognizing the company’s sustained high-growth performance and leadership in biometrics and defense systems integration. Brooks was promoted to Vice President of Stanley and General Manager of Oberon, where he led post-acquisition integration while preserving the innovative culture that fueled its success.
He later advanced to Vice President and Group Manager of Stanley’s Mission Systems Group, providing strategic oversight of complex defense and intelligence programs. During this period, Stanley ranked No. 48 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of federal prime contractors. Following CGI Federal’s $1 billion acquisition of Stanley in 2010, Brooks served as Group Senior Vice President overseeing Army and Defense Intelligence accounts.
He concluded his civilian career with the Galeos Group, retiring in 2016. Throughout, LTC Brooks exemplified The Citadel’s enduring values of Honor, Duty, and Respect.