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Mentor veteran Protégés to help them build fulfilling careers and bridge the gap between the military and the private sector. Typical mentorship topics include: Résumé review and interview preparation. Career exploration. (American Corporate Partners)

Senior Operations Executive for a 4000-person command that plans, executes and directs all US Army information technology services, activities and operations in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

US Army War College Senior Service Fellow at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology

Led and oversaw the operational readiness of 20 Cyber Protection Teams and the Cyber Readiness Inspection Activity consisting of over 890 Soldiers and DA Civilians. Led daily operations of the headquarters and staff to ensure constant communication and coordination with higher, lateral, and subordinate elements. Managed a $36 million budget. Ensured proper constitution, training, and operational readiness of Cyber Protection Teams.

Led a diverse Information technology service providng organization of 632 US and South Korean Soldiers and Civilians to plan, install, operate, maintain, and protect classified and unclassified networks during Joint, Combined, and Army operations from the Greater Seoul Metropolitan Area to the Demilitarized Zone. Managed operations of two Defense Satellite Communications facilities providing strategic satellite communications services throughout Korea.

Served as Deputy G3 for Programs and Policy with the largest Signal Command in the Army overseeing two Divisions responsible requirements validation for routine, out of cycle, and emergency acquisitions in support of the classified and unclassifed networks with in the continental United States. Maintained compliance with information technology investment and portfolio management statutory and regulatory requirements. Ensured standardized methods and procedures for the Change Management process for Army Network Operations.

Served as US Army Africa (USARAF) G6 Current Operations Branch Chief responsible for planning, coordinating, validating, and managing the supportability and usage of satellite communications and electromagnetic spectrum across the African continent. Maintained situational awareness of all ground forces' communications capabilities within the area of operations. Monitored all authorized service outages and service interruptions and directed troubleshooting and alternate communications as necessary.* Served as USARAF G6 Lead Planner during crisis action planning following the attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi.* Served as USARAF G6 Lead Planner for noncombatant evacuation operations planing for Libya and Tunisia.* With less than 24-hours notice, led a 4-man Pre-deployment Site Survey (PDSS) team to Niamey, Niger to identify training requirements and to develop a concept of signal support for Nigerian forces committed to the African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA).* Continued on a 1-man PDSS to Chad and Mali to assess logistical support and communications requirements for US, French, and AFISMA forces supporting Operation SERVAL and Operation JUNIPER MICRON.* From Italy, coordinated directly with contracting officers on the ground and several Internet service providers in Uganda during African Land Forces Summit '12 (USARAF's largest exercise including 34 African countries) to quickly establish reliable, secure communications for senior USARAF leaders when previously coordinated Defense Satellite Communications System support became unavailable.* Spearheaded the Request for Forces effort to acquire Theater Signal Enablers for USARAF.* Coordinated directly with the first USARAF Regionally Aligned Force and FORSCOM to identify requirements and field necessary commercial off the shelf communications solutions for the various assigned missions.

Advised, coached, and mentored Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MoD) senior communications leadership on all communications related issues to ensure an enduring capability within the MoD. Provided insights and understanding of the Director General of Communications in order to keep United States Forces-Iraq (USF-I), US Embassy Iraq, and other key US leaders informed of critical requirements. Coordinated with the DGoC, Iraqi MoD Chief Information Officer, USF-I, and other Coalition partners in order to provide the Iraqi Security Forces a minimum essential capability in the areas of Network Operations, transport, connectivity, services, information assurance, and computer network defense.

Planned, coordinated, and synchronized communications support for all Joint and Interagency exercises and engagements on the African continent. Integrated other components and agencies into exercise designs. Ensured exercises supported HQDA, US Africa Command, and US Army Africa Theater Strategic Objectives and Campaign Plans, as well as host nation regulatory guidance and policies. Assisted in forecasting and managing Joint Exercise Program service funding, provided input for strategic lift, and developed exercise objectives.

On my eighteenth birthday, I raised my hand at the Atlanta Military Entrance Processing Center and joined the United States Army as a Private. It was the smartest thing I ever did (other than marrying Dana). It opened so many opportunities to me. I traveled the world. I tore down the Berlin Wall, was introduced to Bob Hope, escorted Miss Universe, and liberated Kuwait in my first four years. So, I raised my hand again and thought I might make a career out of this.

Renovated and managed four commercial properties in downtown historic district of Thomaston, Georgia. Recognized for efforts to improve downtown historic district through renovations and attracting new businesses.

Started, developed and grew a local arts and crafts retail business with a reputation for quality products and services and amazing customer service.