Professor of Military Science and Department Chair at the University of South Carolina Gamecock Senior ROTC Battalion of over 250 Cadets and 24 military and civilian Cadre on three campuses to include 27 Junior ROTC Programs throughout the South Carolina Region. Recruit and retain, educate, develop, and inspire Cadets to commission 32 Lieutenants of character annually. Execute an annual budget in excess of $100K. Coordinate key functions with external agencies to include Higher Headquarters, Cadet Command, USAREC, University leadership, Ft. Jackson Garrison partners and State and Local Government Leaders. Directly responsible for the professional development, safety and welfare of all Cadre and Cadets, the organization's internal management controls in the areas of administration, supply and budget, and ensuring a positive command climate and culture that treats everyone with dignity and respect.Led as Professor of Military Science and Department Chair at the University of South Carolina.• Served as professor and department chair for the senior Army ROTC unit across 8 campuses, overseeing 250 students and 25 staff and instructors, as well as 27 junior ROTC programs throughout the South Carolina region• Recruited, retained, and educated students, fostering development and inspiring character-driven leadership, resulting in the commissioning between 50-60 lieutenants annually, nearly doubling the required 32 per year• Managed an annual budget of $110K, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support training and operational requirements• Coordinated functions with external agencies, including university leadership, state and local government leaders, and other personnel, demonstrating strong collaborative skills and fostering positive relationships

Commanded a Basic Combat Training (BCT) Battalion consisting of five companies with a strength of 160 Cadre, and 1,200 Initial Entry Trainees. Responsible for the professional development, training, discipline, administration, health, welfare, quality of life, and planning for over 4,800 Soldiers in four 10 week cycles annually for assignments to units worldwide. Developed subordinate leaders who conduct demanding, realistic training to standard for their Soldiers. Managed an annual budget of approximately $700k and maintains a $16 million training facility with a Headquarters, DFAC, billets, arms rooms, supply rooms, and classrooms. Established and maintained a high standard of conduct, physical fitness, and esprit de corps within the battalion and modeled the Army values while promoting a positive, ethical, and professional command climate that empowered subordinate leaders.Oversaw operations of a Basic Combat Training Battalion, overseeing 5 units and leading a team of 160 staff members, guiding the training and development of 4,800 Initial Entry Trainees annually.• Managed all aspects of professional development, training, discipline, administration, and welfare for 4,800+ soldiers across four 10-week training cycles, ensuring readiness for assignments worldwide• Cultivated a culture of excellence by developing subordinate leaders to conduct rigorous and realistic training, maintaining high standards and preparing soldiers for success in their future assignments• Administered an annual budget of approximately $700K and oversaw a $16M training facility, including a headquarters, dining facility, barracks, and classrooms, ensuring optimal utilization and maintenance• Established and upheld a standard of conduct, physical fitness, and morale within the organization, while embodying Army values and fostering a positive, ethical, and professional command environment

Directed training and exercises as Deputy Chief for US Army Central (USARCENT) Training and Exercise Division with responsibilities for Camp Buehring's USARCENT Readiness Training Center and Udairi Range Complex; enabling a Division HQs and six forward deployed OSS Brigades and Joint Forces to maintain readiness. Represented USARCENT at all TSS-E venues obtaining appropriate training facilities and devices for deployed units to maintain readiness. Directed the development and execution of USARCENTs Readiness Exercises; training three ASCC level command posts. Responsible for the execution of two training support contracts totaling over $70M. Responsible for USARCENTs Theater Security Cooperation Exercise Program, ensuring adequate planning and support of bilateral and multilateral exercises with our partner nations across the CENTCOM AOR. Responsible for the day to day administrative functions and duties for the G37 Directorate.Directed training and exercises as Deputy Chief for US Army Central (USARCENT) Training and Exercise Division, managing the Readiness Training Center and Range Complex, crucial in maintaining readiness for a large organization and multiple forward deployed units.• Represented USARCENT at all domestic and international venues, securing essential training facilities and devices for deployed units to uphold operational readiness• Supervised the development and execution of USARCENT's Readiness Exercises, including training three command posts, enhancing operational preparedness• Managed the execution of two training support contracts totaling $70M+, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and effective training delivery• Led USARCENT's Theater Security Cooperation Exercise Program, facilitating bilateral and multilateral exercises with partner nations across the Middle East and Central and South Asia, strengthening regional alliances

Provided executive support as assistant to the US Army Central Deputy Commanding General (DCG), enabling seamless operations across the area of responsibility. Facilitated the DCG's ability to conduct operations across the Middle East and Central and South Asia; provided executive oversight of information flow between the DCG and the Theater Army staff, ensuring guidance and intent are understood and followed; responsible for daily operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Spartan Shield by serving as a conduit of information flow to assist in synchronizing efforts between support elements across the AOR and the USARCENT staff; provided timely trip planning for travel throughout the Middle East and Central and South Asia including coordination of transportation, entry, and scheduling; provided integration between the DCG and staff principals, Joint and Coalition partners and other military headquarters.Provided executive support as assistant to the US Army Central (USARCENT) Deputy Commanding General (DCG), enabling seamless operations across the area of responsibility.• Facilitated efficient information flow between leadership and staff, ensuring clarity of guidance and intent, and fostering effective decision-making• Managed daily operations in support of multiple operations, serving as a liaison between support elements across the organization and the staff, enhancing operational synchronization• Orchestrated trip planning for leadership travel throughout the Middle East and Central and South Asia, coordinating transportation, entry, and scheduling to ensure timely and effective engagements• Fostered integration between leadership, staff principals, joint and coalition partners, and other military headquarters, promoting collaboration and synergy in operational endeavors