Col Dan Swanson Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Leavenworth, Kansas, United States

Oversee and synchronize university operations and directly manage a team of 10 civilians and 15 Army personnel, which collectively impact the education of > 9K students. Utilize critical thinking skills to navigate complex operational environments and provide the strategic direction necessary to carry out the organizational mission.Key Achievements:- Instrumental in developing and validating the Army University Emergency Action Plans in coordination with local authorities to ensure all personnel are trained, informed, and safe in the event of a crisis.- Essential in developing relationships and coordinating with US Embassy personnel, General Officer Commands, Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Allies, resulting in the execution of the 30+ dignitary and VIP events/symposiums at the Command and General Staff School annually.- Transformed the Army Learning Coordination Council into a central hub of academic governance, securing C-Level endorsements and ensuring cross-functional collaboration. This resulted in the funding and transformation of ~2700 enterprise classrooms with a 63% cost reduction from 2021-2025.- Initiated and executed an internal distance learning program, saving $225K for the university while enhancing educational delivery and efficiency.

Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan / Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar

Played a key leadership role for the forward-deployed two-star general directorate supporting Operation Freedom Sentinel and NATO Resolute Support mission. Worked cohesively across an organization of 200+ multiservice, coalition, and civilian members to coordinate operations for five subordinate branches and directorates, which entailed three U.S. General Officers, Advised the Director, Deputy Director, and additional stakeholders on critical decisions.Key Achievements:-Coordinated the evacuation procedures for over 55K refugees under dangerous conditions, with host nation government agencies, US governmental agencies and allies, developing comprehensive operational procedures that provided initial humanitarian support and processing for follow on movement.- Effectively orchestrated international coordination efforts with Army Material Command, Department of the Army, Theater Command, the Office of the Secretary of Defense and facilitated high-level meetings with NATO, Department of State, and international representatives, efforts which were crucial to shaping future support for the Afghan Police and Army.

Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Served within the European Command Area of Responsibility (EUCOM) to conduct joint and multinational Air and Missile Defense operations for NATO, the defense of Israel, acting as Air Defense Artillery Senior Operations Officer to the Commanding General with executive level operational advisement. Oversaw Integrated Air and Missile Defense Operations for 1.5K+ soldiers and civilians and performed additional leadership functions across multiple forces/groups.Key Achievements:- Earned reputation for exceptional leadership, communication, and problem solving, ranking as the #1 Chief Operating Officer across Chief Executive Officer Commands in U.S. Army Europe and top six among 75 top-level managers.- Orchestrated a comprehensive overhaul of the Operations Directorate, transitioning to a Current Operations, Future Operations, and Training Operations construct, which facilitated the planning, resourcing, and execution of three multinational training exercises across Europe, to include the rapid deployment of one organization to a contested global region.- Played a pivotal role in enhanced theater integration and demonstrated analytical expertise and the ability to forward-project Patriot air defense artillery capability for worldwide contingency operations resulting in planning and executing the rapid deployment of a Patriot Missile Battalion (~500 People) in support of US National interests.- Codified processes and procedures to ensure continuity, leading to the execution of the first 10th AAMDC Ballistic Missile Defense Command Post Exercise with combined staff elements operating from separate locations.

Leavenworth, Kansas, United States

Served as instructor and advisor on National and Defense Strategic and Joint Operational operations and directed the planning, development, and implementation of graduate-level curriculum for core and advanced courses. Ensured that students developed broad knowledge to ready themselves for high-level operational roles and mentored 64 students as Assistant Staff Group Advisor, emphasizing professional development and academic performance. Wrote customized lessons and contributed to curriculum enhancements and course effectiveness.Key Achievements:- Achieved top-tier recognition as the foremost military instructor among 33 colleagues and top 5% of instructors, highlighting an exceptional performance record and strategic acumen at the highest levels.- Directed the redesign of the Advanced Operations Curriculum (AOC) and incorporated new doctrine and concepts which acted as a catalyst in executing Short Range Air Defense Operations at the operational level for the ~1000 students attending the Army’s Senior Leaders program.- Delivered high-level staff performance and accolades for professionalism and problem-solving by directly training and mentoring 38 US Army upper-management level officers as they prepared to transition to Executive Officer level assignments.

El Paso, Texas, United States / Qatar / Bahrain

Commanded a forward-deployed battalion and protected US critical assets from aerial and theater attacks, providing a missile warning system and Integrated Air and Missile Defense. Trained, transformed, and sustained a group of 600 soldiers and families. Maintained combat readiness of subordinate units, Air Defense crews, leaders, and equipment by providing clear intent, vision, and focus. Fostered a positive work climate that valued dignity and respect and enhanced soldiers' and families' overall well-being and resiliency by managing resources effectively.Key Achievements:- Consistently maintained operational readiness rate of > 90% of ~400 pieces of military equipment resulting in no loss of life or injury while deployed to a hazardous location.- Developed and executed an Air Defense Battalion Quick Reactionary Force (QRF) training regiment that enabled the organization to rapidly deploy a defense package of 100 personal with 20+ pieces of large equipment worldwide in 96 hours, resulting in a highly visible, successful deployment of a US strategic asset and personnel to the Pacific region.- Led organization in generating the best inspection results ever recorded by the 11th ADA Brigade Commander in 22 years of service, revealing superior operational readiness and compliance.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Led a regional branch and extended expertise on Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and for programs of record, science/technology, and threat assessments. Informed documentation for council review and managed Capability Gap Analysis, Programming, and Budgeting Review processes in support of Combatant Commands and development of Joint Staff positions.Key Achievements:- Spearheaded the U.S. Delegation to NATO’s Panel on Air and Missile Defense to defend national interests and contribute to international defense collaboration, efforts which proved critical to developing the NATO Joint IAMD Vision 2030 and Air Command and Control (C2) Policy documentation.- Exhibited a consistent track record of strategic impact and decision-making as a highly skilled Branch Chief and direct influencer to the success of the Directorate resulting in being recognized as the top branch chief from the organizations chief executive officer.- Reenergized the organizations Capability Gap Assessment Process to adopt an inclusive approach that improved upon the representation of Combatant Commands resulting in the procurement of critical equipment in support of the defense of the National Capital Region.

Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States

Facilitated training and readiness for a combined strength of 575 soldiers and confirmed the entire organization’s ability to conduct combat operations. Worked to secure crew proficiencies by directing the planning, synchronization, and resource procurement necessary for mission-essential task training and Patriot gunnery qualifications.Key Achievements:- Spearheaded an advance survey team to the Middle East to establish contingency plans and resourcing options with the host nation, USG and DoD agencies, resulting in the highly successful deployment of two organizations to a contested region with no loss of life or destruction of protected assets.- Achieved a landmark in mission rehearsal exercises, with crews attaining an average of 94% across all required proficiencies and securing the highest number of crew honor awards in the exercise's history, facilitating the seamless deployment of the organization to a critical overseas location.- Trailblazed the Middle East’s largest Patriot battalion emergency mobility exercise, pioneering a joint communication architecture that allowed for the first US- Kuwait Remote Launch exercise, setting a precedent in operational excellence and strategic international collaboration.

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