Jeffrey W. Talley Email & Phone Number

Belmont, Nc, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) is a global data, analytics, and technology company, playing an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Their unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.

Washington, Dc, Us

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLG) works in our nation’s capital and across the country to strengthen America’s civilian-led tools of development and diplomacy, alongside defense. USGLG's National Security Advisory Council includes more than 200 retired three- and four-star generals and admirals, united in advancing America’s national security.

The Public Private Partnership Initiatives (P3i) Group is an advisory services firm that provides senior management consulting to clients, with emphasis on the application of P3s to solve complex problems and create new opportunities. Clients have included academic, business, and government organizations.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

EESI was founded in 1984 by a bipartisan group of members of Congress to inform the debate and decision-making on energy and environmental policies. EESI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable societies. EESI's strength lies in translating complicated subjects into compelling stories, case studies, and user-friendly materials for policymakers and the public.

Ottawa, Ontario, Ca

BluMetric is a diverse water, earth, and energy company that provides solution-oriented consultation, design, products, and construction services to clients with complex environmental issues in more than 60 countries. BluMetric is a publicly traded Canadian company (TSX-V: BLM). Chairman of the Board of Directors since March 2022; previously served as Chair of the Human Resources and Governance Committee, and on the Finance/Audit Committee.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Held faculty appointments in the Price School of Public Policy, the Viterbi School of Engineering, and the Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab, Marshall School of Business. Taught and conducted research about Public Private Partnerships, and Disasters Management, with emphasis on the impact technology is having on society, business, and government. Spoke regularly at university seminars, workshops, and events. Supported multiple veteran-related organizations.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

IBM (NYSE: IBM). Reported to Global Managing Director of IBM’s Global Government Industry, a $9.4B operation in over 170 countries. Advised senior leadership on strategic issues to include emerging markets, business development, and acquisitions. Spearheaded multiple business, technology, and consulting initiatives worldwide; utilized big data digital integration with cognitive analytics (AI) for applications in defense and intelligence, cyber security, and climate change.Led development and implementation of IBM’s Disaster Emergency Management Solutions (IDEMS) platform to assist the U.S. DOD’s response to the COVID 19 pandemic. Directed IBM’s post-Hurricane Harvey support to Texas, resulting in a new application of Blockchain for tracking resources and form management, as featured in the documentary movie “Bonds of Trusts (www.ibmoriginals.com/bondsoftrust).Received IBM’s Patent Innovation Award for advancing visualized situational awareness technology.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Conducted research and wrote about public private partnerships, disaster emergency management, water and the environment, climate change and sustainability, national security, and veteran’s initiatives. Assisted the Center in connecting research to practice, while applying scholarship to real world issues and decisions.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Utilized the vast intellectual resources at Harvard to learn, teach, mentor, consult, reflect, and write about the integration of business, technology, and public policy to solve global problems. Met regularly with students to discuss current topics of the day and provided advice on careers. Advised students and faculty on their startup companies.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led an organization of +215K Soldiers and civilians, 134 general officers and senior executives, 1100 reserve centers and training facilities, 6 military installations, and equipment inventories valued at over $39B. Served as principal staff adviser to the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army on Army Reserve Affairs. Oversaw operating budget of ~$9B within a global footprint in +30 countries and all states and territories of the United States. Developed budgets, training programs, policy decisions, managed troop program units, individual mobilization augmentees, and the active guard reserve program worldwide, appropriations director for Army Reserve funds. Prepared annual report (posture statement) for the U.S. Congress on the state of America’s Army Reserve. Met regularly with members and staff of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate. Testified multiple times per year.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Commanded the largest 3-star command in the DOD, with over 2K units located and operating globally. U.S. Army Reserve Command contained the majority of combat support and combat service support capabilities in the Total Army with expertise in legal, civil affairs, logistics, transportation, medical, engineering, intelligence, information support, police, chemical, signal, human resources, finance, chaplain, and training operations. Mobilized and deployed over 62K Soldiers, including continued support to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, all while overcoming unprecedented challenges, including the first reduction to the Reserve force since the end of the Korean War, severe budget cuts known as sequestration, and a government shutdown. Retired from the military in 2016. Awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal (2nd award). Awarded the MG James Earl Rudder Medal from the Association of the U.S. Army.

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

Taught seminars in environmental engineering, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship associated with technology.

ETS is an engineering, research and services company that developed and commercialized technologies to benefit society and the environment. As ETS’ first President and CEO, led ETS to profit within the first year of business. ETS served as a parent holding company for multiple businesses organized around specific technologies: Green & Grow - soil conditioners that multiply favorable plant characteristics; SafeWaters - a real-time pathogen sensing for water; Nereus - a series of heavy metal remediation products for water, soil, and sediment; and SecureNet - a land-based change detection product that aids in locating improvised explosive devices and improving border security. Green & Grow won the University of Oxford Said Business School’s Venture Fund Competition for best start-up in 2011 and was also recognized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as best new green technology. Green & Grow was valued at over $20M dollars during series B capital raise in the spring of 2012.

Fort Liberty, Nc, Us

Commanded a 4K-Soldier organization with 3 subordinate one-star divisions: 78th Training Division (Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, NJ), 86th Training Division (Ft. McCoy, WI), 91st Training Division (Ft Hunter Liggett, CA), associated Regional Training Centers, and other units in 39 states. Managed annual operating budget of over $30M. Assessed readiness of units preparing for deployment through the planning and execution of Combat Training Center-like exercises. Trained and certified individual Soldier and Leader readiness. Awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal (1st award).

Washington, Dc, Dc, Us

Served as a member of the Reserve Force Policy Board, an independent adviser to Secretary of Defense on strategies, policies, and practices designed to improve and enhance the capabilities, efficiency, and effectiveness of the reserve components. The 20-member Board represented a wide range of industry, business, professional, civic, and military experience.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Professor (with tenure) of Civil & Environmental Engineering – taught and conducted research on the characterization and remediation of pollutants. Principle investigator on multiple projects, advised students and post-doctorate fellows. Chair of the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department - led significant growth and reorganized the department with emphasis on advancing scholarship and teaching. Served on multiple committees at the college/university level to include Promotions and Tenure and Office of the Provost searches/appointments. Bobby B. Lyle Chair of Leadership & Global Entrepreneurship - taught seminars, lectures, and executed projects emphasizing leadership and entrepreneurship skills. Founding Director of the Hunter & Stephanie Hunt Institute for Engineering & Humanity – named and directed the first institute where engineering and humanities were integrated in theory and practice to address issues of the global poor.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

As part of Multi-National Division-Baghdad, commanded an organization consisting of thousands of engineers (coalition, joint, military, and civilian) in the rebuilding of Baghdad to include restoring essential services and eliminating violence and threats from improvised explosive devices. Credited with developing a military and policy strategy widely referred to as “Engineering the Peace” that aimed to reduce violence in destabilized communities by rapidly rebuilding infrastructure, schools and hospitals. Awarded 2 Bronze Star Medals (2nd and 3rd awards) - one for rebuilding Baghdad, and the other for meritorious achievement in the January 2009 planning and execution of security operations for the Baghdad provincial elections.

Provided environmental engineering and science consulting support to clients and projects nationwide with emphasis on water, sediment, and soil remediation. Malcom Pirnie is the largest privately-owned water/wastewater company in the nation.

Notre Dame, In, Us

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in civil and environmental engineering. Developed and maintained a strong externally funded basic and applied research program focused on characterization and remediation of pollutants. Principle investigator on multiple projects, while advising numerous undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctorate fellows. Served on multiple committees at the department, college, and university level to include Faculty Senate and College of Engineering Council. Selected early for tenured and Promoted to Associate Professor in 2006.

As a Lieutenant Colonel, served as strategic planner in the War on Terrorism Directorate, The Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington DC. As a Colonel, commanded the 926th Engineer Group, located in Montgomery, Alabama. The group was later converted to a brigade. At the time, reserve brigades were commanded by general officers. As a Brigadier General, commanded the newly formed 926th Engineer Brigade. The 926th was the largest engineer group/brigade in the Total Army, consisting of over 7K Soldiers, and executing construction and humanitarian missions worldwide.

Provided environmental engineering and science consulting support to clients and projects nationwide with emphasis on groundwater and soil remediation.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

In December 2002, called to active duty and in February of 2003, mobilized and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraq Freedom as Chief of Operations (CHOPS), 416th Engineer Command, Coalition Joint Forces Land Component Command (CJFLCC). Served as a critical staff officer for the planning and execution of hundreds of combat and construction missions throughout Kuwait and Iraq, to include expansion of air and seaports, restoration of oil refinery capabilities, and delivery of essential services and humanitarian support. Awarded the Bronze Star Medal (1st award).

Fort Liberty, Nc, Us

Served in a variety of engineer command and staff positions at the battalion, group, and division levels to include three years in command of an engineer construction battalion consisting of nearly 1,000 Soldiers.

Washington, Dc, Us

Developed a competitive externally-funded R&D program focused on remediation of soil, sediment, surface water, and ground water working in partnership with academia. Served as principle investigator on multiple projects, while advising numerous graduate students and post-doctorate fellows from various academic institutions. Waterways Experiment Station is considered the largest R&D engineering center in the nation.

Baltimore , Maryland , Us

Working with multiple government organizations and Architect Engineering (AE) firms, directly supported the assessment and remediation of hundreds of hazardous waste sites. Activities ranged from field sampling, site characterization, remediation design, environmental studies and projects, and the application of innovative technologies. Promoted from Engineering Technician to Environmental Engineer upon completion of my ABET accredited Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) degree from The Johns Hopkins University.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Commanded at the platoon and company level with additional battalion staff experience in engineer troop units in the U.S. and Korea. Also served in construction (quality assurance/quality control) and engineering (design) staff positions in the St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Executive Master Of Business Administration - M.B.A., Global Business

Master Of Strategic Studies - M.S.S., Military And Strategic Leadership

Doctor Of Philosophy - Ph.D., Civil & Environmental Engineering

Master Of Science In Engineering - M.S.E., Environmental Engineering & Science

Master Of Liberal Arts - M.L.A., History & Philosophy

Master Of Arts - M.A., Religious Studies

Bachelor Of Science - B.S., Forestry (Natural Resource Management)