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Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Contributing writer for US Naval Institute "Proceedings" peer-reviewed magazine.

Okinawa, Japan

Responsible for bilateral US Marine Corps-Japanese Self-Defense Force crisis planning and contingency plans. This includes designing and executing an annual 450+ person multinational, multi-service, interagency wargame with a budget of $1.5m, including the management of a full bilateral Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) planning cycle. This also includes continuous engagement with the Japanese Self-Defense Force and US headquarters elements (including US Forces Japan [USFJ] and US Indo-Pacific… Show more Responsible for bilateral US Marine Corps-Japanese Self-Defense Force crisis planning and contingency plans. This includes designing and executing an annual 450+ person multinational, multi-service, interagency wargame with a budget of $1.5m, including the management of a full bilateral Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) planning cycle. This also includes continuous engagement with the Japanese Self-Defense Force and US headquarters elements (including US Forces Japan [USFJ] and US Indo-Pacific Command [USINDOPACOM]) on operational matters and alliance coordination.Lead multi-functional planning teams to conduct complex problem-solving, create and employ operational art, and design and execute campaigns supporting US and Japan national security objectives.Coordinate US and Japan theater commands, component commands, and corps-and-below-level units for planning, wargaming, and exercises. Show less

Fort Leavenworth, Ks

The Advanced Military Studies Program (AMSP) at SAMS is a graduate program granting a Master of Arts in Military Operations (MAMO) and, for Marine Corps students, the 0505 Operational Planner MOS.Superior Graduate (top 30%).

Cherry Point, North Carolina

Directly responsible to the unit's commanding officer for the MAG-14 intelligence effort. Responsible for synchronizing and supporting subordinate unit intelligence sections.Provided organizational oversight to 20-25 Marines at 6 subordinate units, each with a distinct mission and functional areas.

Yuma, Arizona, United States

Primary author and editor of the Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 2-10A.9 "Air Intelligence."

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Author and editor of the Aviation Combat Element Intelligence Standard Operating Procedures (ACEINTSOP) handbook. (Now published by MAWTS-1 as the ACEINT OPMAN.)

Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

Jointly responsible for creating Service component campaign plans to defeat the Islamic State through cyberspace in support of adjacent Combatant Commands.Directly coordinated support from the National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and multinational partners.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Created and directed a working group to synchronize efforts from across the Marine Corps to address emerging requirements and document air intelligence tradecraft.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Co-authored a Headquarters Marine Corps Concept of Employment for a new unit type in support of the Marine Corps-wide re-design, "Force 2025." Developed a training and readiness solution for the newly-developed Wing Intelligence Support Company (WISC) unit.

Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

Jointly responsible for developing a major operational line of effort in direct support of US Cyber Command's campaign plan and the Marine Corps' service-component plan to defeat the Islamic State through cyberspace in support of adjacent Combatant Commands.Directly coordinated support from the National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and multinational partners.

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States

Directly responsible to the unit's commanding officer for the VMM-365 (Reinforced) intelligence effort. Provided air intelligence expertise to the immediate unit headquarters, the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU).Supervised, managed, and professionally developed a team of 7, distributed across multiple geographic regions.Deployed as part of the 24th MEU.

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States

Directly responsible to the unit's commanding officer for the MAG-26 intelligence effort and synchronizing subordinate unit intelligence sections.Supervised, managed, and professionally developed a team of 12-15. Provided organizational oversight to 20-25 Marines at 6 subordinate units.

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States

Directly responsible to the unit's commanding officer for the VMM-264 intelligence effort. Provided functional intelligence expertise to the immediate unit headquarters, the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward).Supervised, managed, and professionally developed a team of 3.Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 13.1.

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States

Jointly responsible to the unit's commanding officer for the MAG-14 intelligence effort and synchronizing and supporting subordinate unit intelligence sections.Supervised, managed, and professionally developed a team of 13.

Quantico, Virginia, United States

Contributing writer for Marine Corps Gazette magazine and blog.First place award winner in the 2023 Gen Robert E. Hogaboom Leadership Writing Contest.Second place award winner in the 2022 MajGen Harold W. Chase Prize Essay Contest.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Master Of Arts - Ma, Military Operations

Superior Graduate (top 30%)

Master Of Science - Ms, Strategic Intelligence

Command And Staff College

Expeditionary Warfare School

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History, Religious Studies