Guidehouse Expands Navy Support with Senior Military Leaders

MCLEAN, VA — August 18, 2025 — Guidehouse, a global AI-led professional services firm, welcomes three senior retired leaders from the U.S. Department of the Navy to its growing U.S. Navy account team within its Defense & Security segment. Rear Admiral (Ret.) Stephen H. Murray, Captain (Ret.) Thomas J. Neville III, and Captain (Ret.) Manuel Xavier Lugo bring decades of operational, strategic, and technical expertise to accelerate modernization and mission readiness across the Navy.

“The addition of Murray, Neville, and Lugo  reflects our continued commitment to delivering tailored, forward-looking solutions that align with the Navy and Marine Corps’ evolving priorities,” said Joe Shepherd, Guidehouse Partner and U.S. Navy and Space Account Leader. “These leaders bring deep domain knowledge and a history of driving transformation in complex defense environments. Their expertise will help us continue to architect smarter, mission-aligned solutions from strategy through execution.”

Rear Admiral (Ret.) Stephen H. Murray, Director 
Murray previously served as the Navy’s first Senior Military Acquisition Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Research, Development and Acquisition, focusing on sustainment and warfighting readiness. He also led surface ship sustainment for NAVSEA PMS 443, overseeing readiness for 150 ships across 10 classes. His leadership will help Guidehouse address the Navy’s most pressing acquisition and sustainment challenges.

US NAVY Captain (Ret.) Thomas J. Neville III, Director 
Neville is a seasoned expert in supply chain optimization, maritime industrial base innovation, fleet operations, and ship repair. He is a Retired U.S. Navy Captain, formerly serving as a Supply Officer for the U.S. Abraham Lincoln Aircraft Carrier, Director of Contracts for NAVSEA, Commanding Officer of DLA Distribution at Norfolk, and Force Supply Officer for the Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic. At Guidehouse, Neville will focus on aligning Guidehouse’s readiness and sustainment services with fleet operational needs.

US NAVY Captain (Ret.) Manuel Xavier Lugo, Director
Lugo is a recognized authority in joint operational logistics, analytics, all domain digital warfare, AI, and emerging technologies. Lugo previously served as the Mission Commander of Task Force Lima, DoD’s initiative to examine generative AI. Lugo also served as Division Chief for AI Warfighter Capabilities within the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s Enterprise Platforms and Services Directorate and Branch head for OPNAV's N4L6. With a 30-year career dedicated to innovation, Lugo will help Guidehouse clients integrate advanced technologies to support naval operations and mission transformation.

Guidehouse has a long-standing partnership with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, delivering services in weapon systems support, systems modernization, audit support, internal controls, policy development, and supply chain transformation. With a deep defense mission and technical expertise, Guidehouse helps clients outwit complexity and achieve lasting impact.

About Guidehouse 
Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com. 

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