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Jim Thorpe, Pa, Us

Fort Polk, Louisiana

Mentor and provide guidance to specially selected and trained military personnel conducting training evolutions at the U.S. Army's Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana

Jim Thorpe, Pa

Member of the three commissioner governing body of the county with the statutory authority in both the administrative and policy-making realms. Administrative powers and duties include registration and elections, assessment of persons and property, human services, emergency management, veterans’ affairs, appointment of county personnel and fiscal management, among others.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Northern Virginia

Enabled JITDA's charter to counter improvised threats with tactical responsiveness and anticipatory acquisition to prepare for, and adapt to, battlefield surprise in support of counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, and other related mission areas including counter-improvised explosive devices.Shaped and managed bilateral and multilateral cooperation objectives; Provided expertise in the development of inter-departmental and agency strategic plans and policy to assure clear focus of JITDA's foundational documents and plans; Contributed to the development of the Department of Defense Counter Improvised Threat and Explosive Device strategy and derivative guidance to regional and functional commanders; Ensured that JITDA's strategies and instructions are coherent, integrated, and focused.

West Point (Transition Center), West Point, Ny

U.S. Embassy, Bogotá, Colombia

"“Superb performer in an imminent danger area…vast experience…thrives in the most challenging Foreign Area Officer positions.” Managed a $78M annual train, advise, assist and educate budget. Directed $1.8B in Foreign Military Sales and Financing while commanding a 441-person unit dispersed over 17 locations supporting a Partner Nation at war with narco-terrorists. Oversaw DoD contracts valued in excess of $10M. Responsible for a $30M in U.S. Government equipment. Security Cooperation Advisor to the U.S. Ambassador and Combatant Commander.

The Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

“…unequaled Foreign Area Officer and an exceptional mentor whose Latin American expertise is acknowledged throughout the Interagency and the hemisphere.”Provided the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff political and military insight. Managed actions of 10 Political-Military Planners responsible for 34 countries. Represented Joint Staff positions within the Interagency and the National Security System focusing on the correlation between DIME-C elements (Diplomatic, Information, Military, Economic and Culture) of national power. Regional focal point for combatant commanders, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and military services. Oversaw the validating of contingency plans and deployment orders.

The Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

“…clearly leads the pack…exceptional expertise in Latin American diplomatic, informational, military, and economic issues...has all the tools: superb leadership, total selflessness, and superior intellect.”Provided the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff and senior DoD leaders with strategic level analysis and positions on U.S. foreign policy, security policy, and international relations for 8 countries. Coordinated and represented Joint Staff positions with the Office of Secretary of Defense, Department of State, other interagency members, combatant commands, services, and the foreign diplomatic corps.

Bogotá, Colombia

“...demonstrated foresight unequaled among his peers…”Directed the activities of a highly dispersed 60-man joint (Army, Air Force and Marine) advisory assistance team tasked with enhancing the operational planning, intelligence fusion, and war-fighting capabilities of a 400,000 man security force. Managed a $2.8M annual budget and $8.5M of U.S. Government property.

The Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

“..fully engaged, regionally savvy Foreign Area professional who sharply distinguishes himself across the full range of Southern Region analytical challenges.” “…consistently crisp, succinct work that puts complex issues into focus and context for decision makers.”Delivered Latin America and Caribbean intelligence analysis for the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence. Represented the U.S. Army at Intelligence Community and interagency meetings. Developed and contributed to national intelligence products. Regional specialist on Crisis Actions Team and during Continuity of Operations (COOP) activities. Army Watch Officer.

Fort Leavenworth, Ks

“As a researcher he has no peer…relentless in the pursuit of excellence.” “He is the complete package and the real deal.” Provided editorial direction and oversaw all production aspects for 60,000 annual copies of the Spanish-, Portuguese-, and Arabic-language editions of the Professional Journal of the U.S. Army with a $778K budget and 8 government and contract personnel.

Habbaniyah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq

‘”Only task him to the most challenging assignments, positions that require matchless ability to multi-task, manage ambiguity, blaze new trails, and where trust and personal accountability are paramount.”Senior Advisor of a 15-man advisory assistance team to an Iraqi operational base and associated base defense force during an active insurgency; Responsible for $80M in life support and construction contracts to expedite the basing of 7,500 Iraqi soldiers; Secured the local area through aggressive combat patrolling and rapport building with local Iraqi officials.

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Az

“…demonstrated expert command of the joint environment while applying the full breadth of Foreign Area Officer attributes.” Responsible for enhancing U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) and U.S. South Air Forces (USSOUTHAF) Commanders' theater security cooperation through the planning and execution of combined exercises and deployments for training. Prepared for contingency operations to include peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility. Used regional expertise and language skills to ensure combined/joint interoperability, USSOUTHAF readiness, and the commander's situational awareness of Latin America and Caribbean specific events and emerging trends that impact mission accomplishment.

Lima, Peru

“He gained the respect and confidence of his colleagues, members of the faculties, and Peruvian Army Officer Corps.”Responsible for expanding personal knowledge of military, political, economic, geographic, and cultural structures throughout Latin America in preparation for assignments in support of U.S. Southern Command and national level intelligence requirements accomplished by improving global and technical Spanish language skills, conducting official contacts with foreign militaries and U.S. Diplomatic Missions throughout the region, and by developing strong professional relationships with Peruvian military offices and key government officials.

Fort Bragg, Nc

“…set the standard in individual professionalism and preparation.” “He combines all the right ingredients – poise, tenacity, intelligence, and leadership – to produce nothing less than outstanding results in every facet of his work.”Commander, ODA - Responsible for command and control, training, discipline, and welfare of assigned personnel. Ensures detachment is trained and resourced to conduct no-notice combat operations to include Special Reconnaissance, Direct Action, Foreign Internal Defense, Unconventional Warfare and other sensitive special operations in support of CINC USSOUTHCOM and the National Command Authority objectives.“Chris is a superb, multi-talented officer who requires minimal guidance to produce amazing results.”Assistant Operations Officer - Responsible for operations, plans, and training of a Special Forces Battalion headquarters and its subordinate elements to include 18 Special Forces "A" Detachments operating independently throughout the entire spectrum of conflict throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Conducts extensive planning and coordination in joint, interagency, and combined operations environments.

Albrook Air Force Station, Panama

“…bold, innovative officer….a model mentor in development of subordinates.” “...represents those qualities found only in our finest combat leaders. Best of the best.” “…gifted...with a view to the future and the determination to make that vision a reality.”Provide a Special Operations Command, Commanding General, forward deployed in the Republic of Panama, the necessary support to execute his responsibilities throughout Latin-America in an efficient manner. Plan and coordinate all travel encompassing two continents. Responsible for ensuring protocol is adhered to properly. Provide personal security against potential threats. Supervise, coordinate, and plan for the use of a driver and executive secretary. Assist in the preparation of official correspondence, scheduling and maintenance of a Commander’s calendar. Responsible for use, authorization, records, and maintenance of both the General’s Organizational Representational Fund and the Aide’s Fund. Works in conjunction with 6 staff directorates and various Army, Navy, and Air Force Special Operations Forces to ensure continuous and flexible support for the Commanding General. As needed, serve as the Command General’s Spanish language interpreter and translator.

Fort Kobbe, Panama

“He possesses exceptional talent and ability…” “He has achieved the reputation as the best trainer in the battalion through his display of superb organizational skills, planning abilities and unparalleled initiative.”Airborne Rifle Platoon Leader of a 34-man light infantry airborne platoon forward deployed in the Republic of Panama. Responsible for the continuous combat readiness of the platoon and its ability to protect US. lives and property and to defend the Panama Canal. Responsible for the welfare, morale, and discipline of the platoon. Plans, conducts, and supervised collective and individual training. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of assigned weapons and equipment. Responsible for the development of the junior non-commissioned officers. Primary additional duties include equal opportunity, physical security and crime prevention. Scout Platoon Leader in an airborne infantry battalion forward-deployed in the Republic of Panama to defend the Panama Canal and for contingency missions throughout Latin America. Responsible for combat readiness, health, welfare, discipline, morale, and training of an 18-man scout platoon. Responsible for training and leading the platoon to counter an enemy threat in the United States Southern Command’s area of operation. Responsible for developing and training subordinate leaders. Air Operations Officer of a 600-man light airborne infantry battalion forward deployed in the Republic of Panama in defense of the Panama Canal and for contingency mission throughout Latin-America. Responsible for ensuring that all air operations in the battalion run smoothly to include requesting, coordination, and supervision of all types of Army and Air Force aircraft operations. Responsible for training the battalion’s jumpmasters. Responsible for leading, training, and motivating two senior noncommissioned officers. Responsible for maintaining drop zone support in the battalion.

Fort Lewis, Wa

Responsible for secure and non-secure communications of the ODA and the cross training of detachment members. Train, advise, and assist foreign military and security personnel. Maintain proficiency in and be capable of providing instruction in austere locations in politically sensitive environments in the specialties of communications, light infantry tactics, engineering/demolitions, combat medicine, intelligence, and mission planning. Prepared to conduct Foreign Internal Defense, Unconventional Warfare, Strategic Reconnaissance, Direct Action, and Counter-Terrorism operations. Other secondary or collateral mission preparation and mission conduct included counternarcotics (CN), personnel recovery (PR), humanitarian assistance (HA), security force assistance (SFA), coalition support and liaison (CST), and other missions as needed or when directed.

Fort Bragg, Nc

Responsible for secure and non-secure communications of the ODA and the cross training of detachment members. While leveraging a Spanish speaking capability and expertise focused on the Latin American and Caribbean security environment, train, advise, and assist foreign military and security personnel. Maintain proficiency in and be capable of providing instruction in austere locations in politically sensitive environments in the specialties of communications, light infantry tactics, engineering/demolitions, combat medicine, intelligence, and mission planning. Prepared to conduct Foreign Internal Defense, Unconventional Warfare, Strategic Reconnaissance, Direct Action, and Counter-Terrorism operations. Other secondary or collateral mission preparation and mission conduct included counternarcotics (CN), personnel recovery (PR), humanitarian assistance (HA), security force assistance (SFA), coalition support and liaison (CST), and other missions as needed or when directed.

Hunter Army Airfield, Ga

As a member of a Ranger Rifle Platoon prepared for and conducted special operations that required a persistent high state of readiness, total reliability, flexibility, and rapid deployment capability. Typical Ranger missions included commando type raids against deep targets i.e. critical command, control and communications(C3) nodes; airfield seizures; airmobile and airborne operations; rescue of US prisoners-of-war, hijacked airliners, or US hostages as the security element in support of other elite forces (Tier 1) with the actual hostage rescue mission; and safeguarding US personnel and interests abroad.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management

Ma, Latin American Studies, 4.0

Latin American Studies Outreach Program

Ba, International Relations, 3.50

Activities and Societies: U.S. Army ROTCU.S. Army ROTC

Aa, General Studies, 3.71

Graduate Diploma, Management In Defence Studies

Activities and Societies: Tuggeranong Tornadoes Gridiron