Addressing the technology needs of the U. S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood (FLW), Missouri, and improving the technology base of the FLW Region.
LWI helps the Army identify and utilize the capabilities of researchers, from both public and private organizations, to perform basic research and development, technology transfer, and to provide services related to current and future Army programs in the areas of:
- Engineering
- Military Police
- Homeland Defense
- Protection
- Chemical Biological
Radiological Nuclear
- Multi Domain Operations
- Army, Public and Private Sector Partnerships
Vision
To leverage the capabilities of Missouri businesses, universities, and research organizations to provide technology-related products or services to the Army and Department of Defense (DoD), the result of which will be a stronger technology base in Missouri for meeting military technology requirements, a more vibrant economy in the region and state and an enduring Fort Leonard Wood.
mission
Leonard Wood Institute (LWI) secures funding for, competitively awards, manages, and collaborates in projects to develop technologies and services that meet Army or DoD capability requirements and help sustain Fort Leonard Wood.
strategy
- Sustain strong and transparent relationships with Army organizations that allow LWI to act as a long-term advocate and disinterested partner
- Assist the Army in collaborating on technology-related projects at FLW in cooperation with the DEVCOM Analysis Center (DAC) and other military entities in support of DOD needs
- Through a regional partnership, help sustain Fort Leonard Wood’s relevance to the Army and DOD
values
- We conduct our business with the highest ethical standards and our actions are transparent
- Our work is an important contribution to getting useful technologies into the hands of our soldiers more quickly and reliably
- We strive to work effectively with our partners
- Innovation drives our growth and will lead to our success
- Through our actions we help improve the economic opportunities for citizens and businesses in our region and throughout the state
DEVCOM Analysis Center
The Leonard Wood Institute (LWI) has a Partnership Intermediary Agreement that complements the Developmental Command Analysis Center at Fort Leonard Wood. It’s purpose is to facilitate, align, and organize the efforts of small business, other industry, educational institutions, economic development organizations, and local and state governmental organizations to apply for and conduct research operations, development, demonstration and evaluation of material solutions; and transfer of these solutions to benefit DAC.
sustainable ozarks partnership
Through its Sustainable Ozarks Partnership (SOP) subsidiary, LWI is also focused on strengthening the quality of life and communities in the FLW region, and works to help retain or enhance missions on FLW.
meet our board of directors
LWI’s Board of Directors is composed of distinguished individuals who serve without compensation, dedicate a tremendous amount of time to LWI governance, and continue to be bound by a conflict of interest policy that prohibits personal or organizational gain from LWI Board service. The directors share a common interest in enabling business, industry, and nonprofit partners to collaborate with the military to fulfill technology-related needs of the Army at Fort Leonard Wood and elsewhere. As a consequence, they leverage the growth of defense-related companies, governmental entities, and organizations in the region.
- Ms. Hilary Bales, Secretary
- Mr. Dusty Cruise
- Mr. Mike Dunbar, President
- Mr. Doyle Edwards
- Mr. Steve Ehrhardt, Treasurer
- Mr. Jim Penn
- Mr. Marc Roecker
- Major General (R) Kent Savre
- Mr. Larry Sexton, Vice President
- Mr. Ben Tipton
- Mr. Brennon Willard
- Mr. Dalton Wright
Upcoming Events
LWI Board Meeting | December 14, 2023 | 10 a.m. | University of Missouri Technology Park | Fort Leonard Wood, MO
News & Announcements
Please join us on November 15 on Fort Leonard Wood for GIS Day. Click the link below to download the flyer.
