Paul Pardew

Major General (RET) Paul H. Pardew is a respected Board Advisor, Founding Partner, and the Chief Contracting Officer at Kronos Fusion Energy. His decorated military career, along with his extensive experience in government contracting, is a significant asset to the team.

Before his retirement from military service, Major General Pardew served as the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. He assumed this role on May 31, 2018, becoming ACC’s fourth Commanding General.

Major General Pardew began his military journey upon graduation from the Virginia Military Institute in 1989. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in Field Artillery. He later pursued higher education, earning a Master's in Business Administration from Old Dominion University and another Master’s degree from the National Defense University.

His military education is extensive, including the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, the Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Major General Pardew has received numerous awards and decorations throughout his service. These include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with an oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Joint Service Commendation Medal with an oak leaf cluster, the Army Commendation Medal with an oak leaf cluster, the Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Combat Action Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Ranger Tab.

In his role at Kronos Fusion Energy, Major General Paul H. Pardew’s wealth of knowledge in government contracting is a crucial component of the company’s strategic operations. His guidance is invaluable to the successful advancement of the S.M.A.R.T. 40 fusion energy generator project.