Jesse Kepner is a Director and Subject Matter Expert within Redstone GCI’s Costpoint Consulting group, specializing in materials and manufacturing for government contractors. With more than two decades of experience spanning engineering, supply chain, and ERP system implementation, Jesse brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to each engagement. He leverages extensive technical knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, formal engineering training, and a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, procurement, SCM, and financial systems to help clients design and implement scalable solutions that align business processes with system architecture, rather than forcing systems around outdated workflows. Jesse’s expertise makes him a trusted advisor to clients seeking digital transformation within highly regulated industries like aerospace and defense. Professional Experience Jesse’s career spans over 20 years, beginning as an RF Design Engineer supporting advanced antenna and radome development & manufacture in the defense industry. He advanced through roles in project engineering, procurement, and senior supply chain management at a major aerospace and defense prime contractor, where he was responsible for $40M+ in procurement spend and $70M+ in material and tooling inventory across multiple locations. During this time, Jesse navigated the complexities of implementing and utilizing Costpoint within both R&D and Production centric manufacturing environments, championing the successful implementation of Deltek Costpoint, MRP, and lean manufacturing processes at multiple locations across the corporation. Before joining Redstone GCI, Jesse served as Director of Costpoint Materials & Manufacturing with a Deltek Partner firm, where he led consulting engagements across the full project lifecycle, from initial discovery to implementation and post-go-live support. He built and led a team of manufacturing consultants and maintained close collaboration with Deltek’s product, marketing, and engineering teams. Jesse holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton and an MBA with a concentration in Project Management from Wright State University. He is a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) through ASCM and a frequent presenter at Deltek’s ProjectCon Conference. Known throughout the Deltek community for his ability to solve complex challenges through practical, integrated solutions, Jesse brings a systems mindset and hands-on experience that directly benefit Redstone GCI’s Costpoint clients.
In this multi-part article series, we are highlighting some of the lesser-known Deltek Costpoint Procurement features that we regularly find manufacturing clients are not taking full advantage of. In many cases, they are features that users are not even aware exist. There is so much capability contained within Costpoint, and our goal at Redstone GCI is to help you unlock the full potential of the immensely powerful Deltek Costpoint tool that you are already paying for! In procurement, given how transactional & repetitive the tasks are, small changes to how you utilize Deltek Costpoint can multiply out to a large ROI and make life easier for your Procurement team, your stakeholders, and beyond.
