Deputy Commanding Officer
CurrentLead and manage the 48th Chemical Brigade. Manage planning, maintenance, personnel, logistical and budgetary activities of the 48th Chemical Brigade. Lead a 1,700 person organization with subordinate units located in eight states; directly supervise eight primary staff officers and three special staff; execute a $20 million annual operating budget. Oversee training, maintenance, and personnel readiness programs for four battalions. Ensure operational support to combatant commanders and other government agencies in support of regional contingency plans and homeland defence. Promote and achieve the Brigade mission and vision. Serve as the Brigade Commander in his or her absence.