A leader who sees People First by prioritizing warfighting proficiency, ensuring an organizational culture that reflects contemporary society, and supporting quality of services for Servicemembers, Civilians, and Families. Extensive overseas operations experience with 66mo time spent in combat zones/overseas contingency operations. Joint Qualified 3L/6Z Operations Division (OPS) officer with recent joint/combined/interagency experience at the operational/strategic level in Korea, Kosovo, and Jerusalem/Israel/West Bank/Jordan. Able to represent the Army well across the joint force and interagency. Tactical/operational experience across ABCT/SBCT/IBCT formations, 2nd ROK/US Combined Division Korea, and US I Corps JBLM. 32 months of direct combat in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Platoon Leader, Company Commander, and Battalion S3/XO. Professional and personal interest in the study and application of warfighting, strategy, policy, and national security matters. Well-rounded operational and academic experience with 7 Overseas Service Ribbons, 2 awards for Valor, Purple Heart, Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, Diploma in Strategic Leadership from the University of Louisville, and Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University.