Managed a diverse group of Army and Air National Guard personnel, civilians, and contractors on matters of law enforcement, mission and operational awareness, anti-terrorism, physical security, and domestic threats to include cyber threats to critical infrastructure representing National Guard Bureau (NGB) equities to the Department of Defense (DoD), civilian law enforcement organizations and to the National Guard Headquarters for the 54 States, Territories, and the District of Columbia:-… Show more Managed a diverse group of Army and Air National Guard personnel, civilians, and contractors on matters of law enforcement, mission and operational awareness, anti-terrorism, physical security, and domestic threats to include cyber threats to critical infrastructure representing National Guard Bureau (NGB) equities to the Department of Defense (DoD), civilian law enforcement organizations and to the National Guard Headquarters for the 54 States, Territories, and the District of Columbia:- Responsible for NGB joint critical infrastructure protection strategic planning and policy development.- Developed, implemented, and facilitated a communications process for the Chief, NGB for coordination and situational awareness with DoD, civilian law enforcement agencies, DHS, DOS, and the FBI ensuring timely and accurate communications during crisis situations.- Developed and published new regulations and policies for State National Guard domestic law enforcement support and identification and protection of critical infrastructure post Chattanooga shooting incident involving improvement of physical security for stand alone facilities, use of mass warning notification systems, arming of military personnel with privately owned weapons for personal protection, and rules of the use of force for military personnel.- Refined NGB policies and initiatives ensuring continued communications of situational awareness and physical security of National Guard operations in support of civilian law enforcement and FEMA.- Primary NGB representative in multiple US federal level multi-service, joint initiatives such as the OSD Non-Lethal Weapons Combat Systems Working Group. Show less

Principle advisor for Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) to the Army Chief of Staff, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training, and the Operations Director:- Successfully formed, integrated, and supervised a 24/7 Army Domestic Operations Center command presence team of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, civilian, and contractor personnel as the primary US Army action element to coordinate, provide, and monitor Army plans and support for homeland defense operations… Show more Principle advisor for Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) to the Army Chief of Staff, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training, and the Operations Director:- Successfully formed, integrated, and supervised a 24/7 Army Domestic Operations Center command presence team of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, civilian, and contractor personnel as the primary US Army action element to coordinate, provide, and monitor Army plans and support for homeland defense operations, Defense Support of Civil Authorities, and National Special Security Events operations.- Oversaw the monitoring of US Army and National Guard support to domestic security and support operations, reporting timely, accurate information to the Army's senior uniformed and civilian leadership. Also responsible for coordinating domestic operations with other Army elements, the DoD, Joint Staff, and Federal interagency partners.- Authored and gained approval of the Army's DSCA Execution Order and the National Capitol Region Preparedness Execution Order. These orders were then executed for the Army's support response for high visibility events such as the Unaccompanied Alien Children program, Operation EBOLA DOME, the Boston Marathon Bombings, and numerous natural disasters.- Facilitated and coordinated effective Army support to Combatant Commanders by providing a responsive allocation of ready, sustainable, and responsive Army forces across the full spectrum of US homeland security requirements totaling 10,000 Soldiers through the Global Force Management Allocation Process.- Planned, coordinated, and executed both the Army Weapons of Mass Destruction ($1.5 billion) and the Army Continuity of Operations Program ($3.9 million) through three budget cycles. Show less

Directed a multi-functional National Guard Affairs Team providing support, guidance, and advice to USFOR-A, ISAF, and Regional Combined / Joint Commands:- Maintained continuous dialog with command elements of the Afghanistan Combined Joint Operations Area (CJOA-A), NGB, the Joint Staff, CENTCOM, and FORSCOM to provide and coordinate timely and accurate operational information and guidance regarding mobilizations, planning, training, mission profiles, and deployment of National Guard forces… Show more Directed a multi-functional National Guard Affairs Team providing support, guidance, and advice to USFOR-A, ISAF, and Regional Combined / Joint Commands:- Maintained continuous dialog with command elements of the Afghanistan Combined Joint Operations Area (CJOA-A), NGB, the Joint Staff, CENTCOM, and FORSCOM to provide and coordinate timely and accurate operational information and guidance regarding mobilizations, planning, training, mission profiles, and deployment of National Guard forces from the 54 States and Territories.- Managed three teams assigned to Bagram Air Field, Manas Air Base, and Al Udied Air Base to coordinate all National Guard matters related to Command and Control, force management, surge recovery, and retrograde operations.- Orchestrated the restructure of National Guard Forces supporting the Agricultural Development Teams and Provincial Reconstruction Teams to enable more efficient access to the more rural areas of Afghanistan.- Traveled throughout Afghanistan to assist and coordinate the accomplishment of administration, logistics, operations, and IT automation in support of National Guard units of approximately 8,000 Soldiers. Show less

Served as Director of Mobilization for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon:- Principle advisor to senior civilian leadership on mobilization issues of over 1 million Army National Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard Reserve personnel.- Successfully led a team of multi-component Reserve Officers for the annual preparation and presentation of the secretary of Defense's Orders Book and the… Show more Served as Director of Mobilization for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon:- Principle advisor to senior civilian leadership on mobilization issues of over 1 million Army National Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard Reserve personnel.- Successfully led a team of multi-component Reserve Officers for the annual preparation and presentation of the secretary of Defense's Orders Book and the Global Force Management Allocation Process as it concerned the policies, programs, and procedures on the mobilization of Reserve Component personnel.- Coordinated with the Joint Staff and the Services to review National Guard mobilization policies and directives against fluid and changing DoD requirements and, as needed, facilitated the implementation of new or revised policies, programs, and procedures that promoted a coordinated mutual understanding within the DoD and the civilian community.- Analyzed new Congressional legislative proposals for appropriate mobilization and authorities for the Reserve Component.- Led in the preparation of multiple mobilization policy directives, legislative proposals, and final Secretary of Defense approval of three very complex issues: the Secretary of Defense directed Contiguous Training Study; Access to the Reserve Component Business Rules; and the extension of the National Emergency Declaration. Show less

Supervised the effective and efficient administrative, operations, training, and logistics functions of the office of the Director, Army National Guard Bureau at Arlington Hall Station:- Recognized as a dynamic leader and meticulous manager understanding the complexities of a large organization supporting the National Guard's needs during the historical Army National Guard's support to the Nation's Global War on Terrorism mission and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita emergency response.-… Show more Supervised the effective and efficient administrative, operations, training, and logistics functions of the office of the Director, Army National Guard Bureau at Arlington Hall Station:- Recognized as a dynamic leader and meticulous manager understanding the complexities of a large organization supporting the National Guard's needs during the historical Army National Guard's support to the Nation's Global War on Terrorism mission and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita emergency response.- Demonstrated unique managerial skills to direct effective communications on behalf of the Director, facilitating proper staff coordination between the Army National Guard Bureau's 22 Divisions and 1,600 personnel located in three separate offices at the Pentagon, Arlington Hall Station, and Jefferson Plaza. Show less

Served as Chief, Table of Distribution & Allowances and Services (TDA & Services) Branch in the Force Management Division of the Army National Guard Bureau at Arlington Hall Station:- Lead for the restructuring of the State Joint Force Headquarters Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) documents for the 54 States, Territories, and District of Columbia.- Achieved early implementation of the TDAs upon completion of the restructuring ensuring appropriate level of staffing for State… Show more Served as Chief, Table of Distribution & Allowances and Services (TDA & Services) Branch in the Force Management Division of the Army National Guard Bureau at Arlington Hall Station:- Lead for the restructuring of the State Joint Force Headquarters Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) documents for the 54 States, Territories, and District of Columbia.- Achieved early implementation of the TDAs upon completion of the restructuring ensuring appropriate level of staffing for State National Guard Headquarters to man, train, and equip their units for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Show less

Served as Strategic Planner of a four-person team in the Army’s Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate in the War Plans Division at the Pentagon responsible for meeting new equipment requirements through Operational Needs Statements (ONS) and managing the Department of the Army Master Priority List (DAMPL) for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Served as the Executive Officer to the Chief, Force Management Division at Arlington Hall Station supervising the administrative, operations, and logistical functions for 75 Soldiers, Civilians, and Support Contractors in the Division.