Christopher Kerr Email & Phone Number

Bend, Oregon, United States

• Commander of a SBCT Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Targeting Acquisition (RSTA) Squadron with an authorized strength of 556; responsible for preparation of the Squadron for wartime missions; provide vision and.
• Mentored and developed Troop Commanders and Platoon leaders in the Squadron through robust Leader Development Program enabling them to achieve success
• Created a culture of work-life balance in the Squadron placing emphasis on family readiness - stressed professionalism, but also a culture of family, camaraderie, teamwork, and esprit de corps
• Developed stimulating field training on the Stryker Platform that challenges leaders a all levels in the Squadron to stive to be better
• Stress effective quarterly counseling with subordinates in order to produce quality evaluations

Salem, Oregon, United States

• Managed planning horizons within the G37 Training Branch. Support Land Component Commander in developing Command Readiness Guidance. Interact with Senior Army Advisor and First Army to track FORSCOM changes impacting.
• Developed and executed Training Year 23 planning that included managing all Army Guard Schools and professional development
• Led Land Component Command Operation Planning Team of Action Officers through robust 5-year campaign planning cycle
• Drafted a 5-year Campaign Plan with an assessment process to ensure mission accomplishment and flexibility
• Managed the State’s operational planning process for Training year 2024
• Prioritize and balanced Schools and Exercise funding in the State

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

• Responsible for the establishment and direction of the United States European Command Communication Synchronization Division. Leads the planning, integration, and coordination for all United States European Command.
• Led planning, integration, and coordination of EUCOM strategic messaging
• Responsible for identifying messaging capability gaps and solutions through Key Leader Engagements in support of the National Defense Strategy, EUCOM Theater Strategy, and the Theater Campaign Plan
• Supervised a workforce of 28 senior level strategic communication and messaging professionals
• Developed strategic and operational daily talking points for Senior Military Leaders for Congressional testimony and strategic communication synchronization across United States European Command
• Served as the Co-Chair for the Russian Influence Group with Senior Department of State Personnel to develop interagency whole of government and Joint strategic planning discussion and information sharing between the.

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

• Oversaw the daily functions and management of USEUCOM's Security Cooperation and Partnering Division consisting of a joint staff of 30 military, Department of the Army Civilians, and Contractors. Supported the.
• Responsible for the daily functions and management of EUCOM’s Security Cooperation and Partnering Division consisting of 33 military, Department of Army Civilians and Contractors
• Provided Oversite for EUCOM’s National Guard State Partnership Program activities
• Selected as the Combined Coordination Center (CCC) Operations Officer, responsible for training, equipment, and deployability of 80 Joint personnel across all service components and EUCOM Staff
• Conducted regular coordination with Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of State, EUCOM Joint Directors, Service Components, Combatant Commands, and National Guard Bureau to ensure thorough.
• Lead J5 Planner for AUSTERE CHALLENGE 21, Coordinating across the 10 Division to ensure synchronization of all tasks, suspenses and response cell. Attended all OPTs, ROC Drills, representing NATO, Partner Nations, and.

Clackamas County, Oregon, United States

• Served as the Commander's chief of staff. Direct, coordinate, supervise, train, and synchronize the work of the Brigade Staff, ensuring efficient and prompt staff actions in support of readiness across the brigade..
• Developed a functions common operational picture in the Brigade by establishing a robust Brigade Knowledge Online SharePoint knowledge management system
• Assisted in the development of the ATMS Readiness briefing format for the Yearly Readiness Brief that was adopted and used at the State/Division level, nesting the Brigade Commander’s and Land Component Commander’s.
• Managed Brigade Staff to ensure all resources were planned and available to support elements participating in European Defender 2020, National Training Center, and mobilization in support of the Guard’s federal mission
• Develop a continuity of operations plan and led 170 full-time AGRs through the COVID-19 pandemic with no effects on overall productivity throughout the Brigade

Bend, Oregon, United States

• Squadron Executive Officer of a Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron with an authorized strength of 555 in support of the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Prepared to Command in the absence of the Squadron Commander..
• Served as the Squadron Operations Officer and Executive Officer during six years of high operational tempo that included four Brigade War Fighter exercises, two XCTC rotations, and the transition from a Light Infantry.
• Led planning and execution of the Squadrons’ organizational transformation and multiple New Equipment Training and Fieldings during the Squadron’s transition to the Stryker platform. This included 80 Stryker Combat.
• Lead planner in Relief-in-Place activities upon arrival in theater, executing a complex handover during combat operations
• Coordinated Squadron Staff to support Garrison Command Soldiers and civilians and coordinated 3 unit moves across the Afghanistan Theater of Operations, adjusting to mission change requirements
• Rated #1 Major by the Senior Rater during 5 of the 6 years in position

Bend, Oregon, United States

• Operations Officer (S-3) of a Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron in support of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Duties and responsibilities include advising the commander in matters concerning operations, plans.
• Developed a Pre and Post Mobilization training plans in anticipation of the Squadron’s Deployment to Afghanistan. This required extensive coordination between supporting echelons, including Brigade, State, 1st Army.
• Quickly adjusted to both and initial off-ramping and then retasking of the Squadron and significant shift in schedules.
• Showed solid judgement and critical thinking leading the Squadron to exceed 95% pre-mobilization task requirements for individual, leader, and collective training.
• Planned and executed two Yellow Ribbon Events
• Planned and executed the Pre-Deployment Site Survey to Afghanistan

Clackamas County, Oregon, United States

• Responsible for coordination and integration of supply, maintenance, transportation, and service for a Brigade of 2,300 Soldiers. The Brigade Commander’s primary advisor in logistic matters in the Brigade. Worked with.
• Planned, managed and executed 100% of the Brigades operational support funding allocation and ensured the efficient use of $1.4 million to support the Battalions mission execution
• Secured an additional $500,000 for land mobile radios, procuring equipment shortages and increased both brigade readiness and the state’s expenditure rating
• Develop an effective funding management program that enabled the Battalions and Brigade to forecast and create spend plans for the $1.5 million in projected funds for future planning and training
• Conducted customer meetings with subordinate units and staff and treated my role as a resource supported environment
• Oversaw over $600 million in new equipment fieldings for four battalions and the brigade. This included 29 M1A2 SEP Tanks, 36 M2A2 Bradley’s, 3 LUH Lakota Helicopters and over $16 million in other various new equipment.

Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Philosophy, Politics, And Economics

Military Strategic Studies, General