Resume

• 2018

  Change Management

  Troubleshooting

  Organizational Leadership

  Leadership

  Integration

  Training

  Organizational Effectiveness

  Project Management

  Editing

  Program Management

  Recruiting

  Human Resources (HR)

  Teacher Training

  Public Speaking

  Operational Planning

  Human Resource Development

  Publishing

  Marketing Communications

  HR Management

  Team Leadership

  Hizballah Rising: Iran's Proxy Warriors

  Hizballah Rising: Iran's Proxy Warriors

  Richard D. Thresher

  Andrew M. Leonard

  Effective interagency coordination has become an increasingly important topic of discussion and study within the U.S. military

  particularly as military forces

  largely by default

  have increasingly taken on traditionally civilian roles in reconstruction and stabilization operations and foreign assistance. In this essay

  three students at the Joint Forces Staff College find that the State Department “is not viewed as an effective organization on par with the military combatant commands in influence or leadership

  by the Congress

  the Defense Department

  many interagency partners

  or even within the State Department.” They conclude that State “should be the pre-eminent diplomatic and interagency leader abroad

  but it must be reorganized to become more relevant

  robust

  and effective.” Their solution is creation of “Regional Chiefs of Mission” that would replace the current geographic bureaus and report directly to the Secretary of State

  together with development of agreed-upon geographical re-alignments that would pair them with the military combatant commands

  Interagency Leadership: The Case for Strengthening the Department of State

  Chapter 2 - A Canadian Perspective on Air Base Ground Defense:\nAd Hoc Is Not Good Enough

  Paul M. Thobo-Carlsen

  Defending Air Bases in an Age of Insurgency

  Benjamin Jacobson

  Nowhere to Hide: The Growing Threat to Air Bases

  Raymund Tembreull

  Anthony Packard

  Defending the Joint Force: Lessons from Joint Base Balad

  Shannon

  Caudill

  U.S. Air Force

  U.S. Air Force

  USAF Air Command and Staff College

  United States Air Force

  Lake Region State College

  The Joint Staff

  C² Technologies

  Inc.

  University of Charleston

  United States Air Force

  Washington D.C. Metro Area (The Pentagon)

  Developed

  coordinated

  and implemented Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) plans and policies for law enforcement

  force protection

  homeland defense

  critical infrastructure programs

  and antiterrorism. Fostered

  developed and managed strategic partnerships across the federal law enforcement and homeland security government enterprise. J-34 representative for law enforcement and force protection working groups. Initiated

  developed and staffed joint staff policy initiatives and white papers supporting antiterrorism

  law enforcement

  biometrics

  battlefield forensics

  non-lethal weapons

  and Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) countermeasures. Co-wrote and staffed DoD Capstone Concept for Forensics (Battlefield Investigations). Prepared

  coordinated

  and implemented Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) policy positions with Department of Defense

  Combatant Command

  military services

  and interagency partners. Honors/awards: Joint Staff Lance Sijan Leadership Award; Joint Staff Action Officer of the Month.

  Antiterrorism Interagency Coordinator

  Deputy Directorate for Antiterrorism/Homeland Defense (J-34)

  The Joint Staff

  Doctoral Student

  Executive Leadership

  University of Charleston

• 2016

  Project Management Certificate

  Syracuse University

• 2012

  Master's Degree

  History

  political science and policy focused program. Thesis: \"Russia's Strategic Choice: Bandwagon with China or Balance with the West\"

  Master of Strategic Studies

  Grand Strategy Program (highly selective advanced academic curriculum); Eastern Europe Regional Studies - traveled to Poland and Ukraine.

  Air War College

• 2010.

  Joint Base Balad

  Iraq

  Led 1

  000+ American and international security personnel in combat and security operations protecting 26

  000 people and over $1 billion in aircraft

  equipment and facilities. Developed

  organized and executed security operations to deter and diminish attacks from the terrain surrounding the air base up to 15 kilometers from Joint Base Balad to deter and defeat indirect fire and improvised explosive devise attacks. Directed security operations for the three largest entry control points in Iraq

  screening all personnel

  vehicles

  and cargo entering the installation. Led Air Force counterinsurgency (COIN) planning and execution efforts

  ensuring operational and intelligence synchronization and integration with the Army ground battlespace owner. Honors/awards: Bronze Star Medal (combat - 2d award); Department of Defense Counter-intelligence Award

  Chief Executive Officer (Commander

  532d Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron)

  U.S. Air Force

  Instructs undergraduate students in organizational leadership

  organizational learning

  and human resource development. As a doctoral student

  he is pursuing the Doctor of Executive Leadership

  which is a professional research doctorate designed to develop senior-level leaders capable of integrating theory with practice at the executive leadership level for the sustainability and service of organizations

  communities

  or institutions in an increasingly complex world. The program is intended for scholar-practitioners who aspire to foster leadership development in their organizations and consult with others to improve leadership and organizational excellence. Research interests include: leadership development of women executives

  dynamics capabilities and absorptive capacity as enablers for innovation

  and the leadership theory (transformational vs. servant leadership).

  University of Charleston

  C² Technologies

  Inc.

  Air Command and Staff College

  Montgomery

  Alabama

  Teaches graduate and undergraduate-level leadership courses to senior military officers

  government civilian leaders

  and congressional staff via the Air University e-campus. Mentors new instructors on the use of the college's on-line learning management system

  curriculum

  student interaction

  grading and content delivery.

  Leadership Instructor and Developmental Consultant

• 2003.

  Hampton Roads

  VA

  Developed policy and guidance supporting Air Combat Command antiterrorism

  force protection

  critical infrastructure

  and weapon system security programs supporting and protecting 16 major military installations

  over 110

  000 people

  200 aircraft

  and nuclear weapons. Wrote command’s antiterrorism plan and supplement to Air Force guidance in post-9/11 environment. Planned

  coordinated

  and performed operational assessments of field units

  including nuclear and sensitive sites

  to ensure compliance with training and operational standards. Prioritized

  planned and programmed budget estimates for physical and electronic security system modernization and investment. Honors/awards: Staff Officer of the Year

  Action Officer

  Antiterrorism

  Force Protection

  and Weapon System Security - Air Combat Command

  United States Air Force

  Royal Air Force Mildenhall (Air Base)

  England

  Led 318 military and civilian personnel and oversaw a contingent of 25 Ministry of Defense guards protecting a 1

  100 acre air base

  over 12

  000 personnel

  and over $2 billion in aircraft and facilities. Developed and implemented policy for resource protection

  installation security

  air base defense

  law enforcement

  information security

  operational security

  military working dog

  and combat arms training and maintenance. Oversaw installation criminal investigations and investigative liaison efforts with the British government. Managed 12 facilities valued at $1.3 million with a budget of $98 thousand. While deployed for six months to Baghdad

  Iraq

  served as Chief of Police for coalition forces in the international zone

  responsible for law enforcement and security operations for the sensitive 5.6 square mile diplomatic corridor housing over 35

  000 people

  including senior Iraqi officials and international diplomats. Closely coordinated exterior security of U.S. Embassy with Department of State’s embassy Regional Security Officer

  including providing security for the helicopter landing zone and motorcade for the President of the United States. Led three raids against weapon smugglers with ties to insurgent groups and wrote coalition law and order policy. Honors/awards: Bronze Star Medal (combat); U.S. European Command Antiterrorism Program of the Year

  2006.\n

  Chief Executive Officer (Commander

  100th Security Forces Squadron - Chief of Police)

  U.S. Air Force

  Taught undergraduate courses in Public Speaking

  English

  Creative Writing

  and U.S. History on campuses in Greenland

  Iraq

  Kuwait

  and North Dakota. Initiated

  organized and administered new college programs for under serviced military locations in Greenland

  Iraq

  and Kuwait.

  Lake Region State College

  Military Educator of the Year - 2012

  Air Command and Staff College

  Bronze Star Medal

  Joint Base Balad

  Iraq

  Bronze Star Medal

  Multi-National Forces Iraq

  Baghdad

  Iraq

• 2001.

  Keflavik Naval Air Station

  Iceland

  Responsible for a 91-person organization providing security and protection for $200 million in military aircraft and facilities. Coordinated and partnered with the Iceland Defense Force Provost Marshal

  Icelandic Police

  North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and sister service forces to ensure full-spectrum force protection. Oversaw a $1.4 million security infrastructure project supporting fighter aircraft and flightline security. Honors/awards: Department of Defense Antiterrorism Program of the Year

  2000; Air Combat Command Small Security Forces Squadron of the Year

  Chief Executive Officer (Commander

  85th Security Forces Squadron)

  U.S. Air Force

  Led 134 people in security and convoy operations supporting 150 Minuteman III missile launch sites and 50 missile launch control facilities in eastern North Dakota. Provided command and control for armored vehicles

  helicopters

  and federal law enforcement during nuclear weapon movements. Planned

  coordinated

  and operated with U.S. Marshal Service for security of nuclear weapons convoys. Honors/Awards: 20th Air Force Company Grade Officer of the Quarter

  94.\n

  Commander

  Nuclear Security Flight

  and Nuclear Convoy Commander - 321st Missile Security Squadron

  Grand Forks

  North Dakota Area

  U.S. Air Force

• 2000

  Air Force Institute of Technology: Police Administration Course

  Six-week Air Force sponsored criminal justice program (9 credits).

  Police Administration and Operations; Advanced Criminal Justice

  Eastern Kentucky University

• 1999.

  Thule Air Base

  Greenland (Denmark)

  Managed

  directed

  and supervised 42 people providing security and law enforcement services

  investigations

  information security

  and force protection for U.S. and Danish personnel in a 254 square mile area. Secured a population of over 950 U.S. military

  U.S. civilian

  and Danish contractors

  and protected over $550 million in military facilities. Position required frequent liaison work with the Danish Police Inspector and Danish base commander. Honors/Awards: Company Grade Officer of the Year

  Commander

  Security Forces Flight

  12th Space Warning Squadron

  U.S. Air Force

  Montgomery

  Alabama Area

  At Air Command and Staff College (ACSC)

  he developed

  executed

  evaluated and revised three in-residence courses: Air Power Studies

  Leadership and Warfare

  and the Practice of Command. Managed 31 members of department faculty

  organized faculty development and classroom preparation

  and scheduled classroom evaluations. At ACSC

  he taught and lectured a student body of 508 U.S. and international officers and government officials. At Air War College

  executed

  evaluated and revised Strategy curriculum

  advised on research papers

  and taught three electives. Taught a student body of 298 U.S. and international officers and government officials.

  Deputy Chairman

  Dept of Leadership and Strategy

  and Instructor

  Dept of Strategy

  USAF Air Command and Staff College

  Montgomery

  Alabama Area

  Led a staff of 59 people; oversaw a $154 million operational budget; maintained 88 facilities valued at over $200 million; managed human resource programs and a learning management system supporting over 163

  000 people at 2

  060 locations worldwide.\n· Administered training program for 1

  800 people ranging from diversity to team building.\n· Project management: oversaw construction of 44 new training facilities valued at $6 million; acquired 4 existing facilities to support training of 11

  400 annual trainees.\n· Handpicked by CEO as senior representative to university outreach and research transformation committees focused on outreach

  engagement

  marketing

  and institutional networking..

  Director of Support

  Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development

  United States Air Force

• 1999

  Master of Public Administration - MPA

  Public Administration

  Central Michigan University

• 1996.

  Clinton Township

  MI

  Deployed to Al Jaber Air Base

  Kuwait

  for four months as Operations Officer for expeditionary security forces squadron providing security

  air base defense and liaison with Kuwaiti Air Force. Participated in weekly U.S. Embassy force protection working group and Air Force Office of Special Investigations counterintelligence operations. In the recruiting squadron

  planned

  executed

  evaluated and advised commander on the effectiveness of 63 recruiters and supervisors recruiting in the state of Michigan. Developed and executed the recruiting squadron's advertising and promotion strategy within Michigan

  including promotional activities with the Detroit Lions

  Tigers and Red Wings

  major air shows

  and college campus officer candidate recruiting. Honors/Awards: Recruiting Group’s Company Grade Officer of the Year

  1996 and 1997; Air Force Recruiting Service’s National Advertising and Promotion Program of the Year

  Commander

  Operations Flight

  and Advertising and Promotions

  339th Recruiting Squadron

  U.S. Air Force

• 1987

  Bachelor's Degree

  Business/Corporate Communications

  Minor in English

  Business Manager for Radio Station

  Program Director for Radio Station

  Cadet Commander of Air Force ROTC

  Journalist for College Newspaper

  Norwich University

• 3.68

  Master's Degree

  History and Political Science focused program. Thesis: \"Saving America From Itself: Avoiding the Fallen Empire Syndrome\"

  Master of Military Studies

  Marine Corps University