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Joint Base Andrews, Md

Responsible for the organization, training, and equipping of Air National Guard Security Forces to meet both Federal and State missions. As the lead agency for the Security Forces career field, the Division is responsible for developing policy and obtaining resources in support of contingency and domestic security operations, anti-terrorism programs, police services, combat arms, and Security Forces training and compliance.• Established policy and provided managerial and financial… Show more Responsible for the organization, training, and equipping of Air National Guard Security Forces to meet both Federal and State missions. As the lead agency for the Security Forces career field, the Division is responsible for developing policy and obtaining resources in support of contingency and domestic security operations, anti-terrorism programs, police services, combat arms, and Security Forces training and compliance.• Established policy and provided managerial and financial oversight to 92 Air National Guard Security Forces units across the 54 States and territories• Provided programming direction and budget execution - managed a annual budget in excess of $300M• Managed large complex logistics operations, such as the employment of over 1,600 personnel to support disaster relief operations, ongoing wartime requirements, and presidential support • Directly supervised an office of 21 highly skilled employees; general service (GS), military, and contractors• Established Divisional policies and goals to meet long-term directorate objectives• Worked closely with contracting to negotiate and award nationwide contracts• Routinely prepared and delivered briefings to senior National Guard and DoD officials• Planned, organized, and executed a nationwide conference hosting over 300 senior ANG personnel Show less

Joint Base Andrews

One of the largest Divisions within the National Guard Bureau, the Operational Plans and Execution Division is responsible for a broad portfolio of programs with vast responsibilities and direct operational impact. The Division develops and implements Air National Guard policy relating to Global Force Management, Readiness Assessments, Functional Area Management, Domestic Operations, and Operational Plans. • Directly responsible for the successful staffing of over 180 mobilization… Show more One of the largest Divisions within the National Guard Bureau, the Operational Plans and Execution Division is responsible for a broad portfolio of programs with vast responsibilities and direct operational impact. The Division develops and implements Air National Guard policy relating to Global Force Management, Readiness Assessments, Functional Area Management, Domestic Operations, and Operational Plans. • Directly responsible for the successful staffing of over 180 mobilization packages through the Secretary of Defense's office, resulting in the deployment of over 50,000 Air National Guard personnel and their equipment • Successfully led the largest Readiness program in the Air Force through a difficult conversion to a new Air Force Readiness reporting system • Directed Crisis Action Team operations during hurricane Matthew and during the Presidential Inauguration• Oversaw the apportionment of 1,043 Air National Guard units into Combatant Command Operational Plans• Supervised an office of 74 highly skilled employees; general service (GS), military, and contractors• Routinely interacted with National Guard senior leadership providing advice and council on a variety of operational issues including readiness, asset apportionment, activations, mobilizations, and Domestic Operations• Routinely prepared and delivered briefings to senior National Guard and DoD officials• Planned, organized, and executed a nationwide Command Post conference hosting over 100 ANG personnel Show less

Joint Base Andrews, Md

Advises Director in all matters pertaining to Air National Guard Security Forces. Directly responsible for daily supervision and management of three Branches.• Handpicked to serve as Acting Director (13-months), providing essential continuity and strong leadership• Installations and Mission Support Executive of the year (Field Grade Officer) 2009, 2010, and 2011• Security Forces Division Executive of the year (Field Grade Officer) 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014• Spearheaded… Show more Advises Director in all matters pertaining to Air National Guard Security Forces. Directly responsible for daily supervision and management of three Branches.• Handpicked to serve as Acting Director (13-months), providing essential continuity and strong leadership• Installations and Mission Support Executive of the year (Field Grade Officer) 2009, 2010, and 2011• Security Forces Division Executive of the year (Field Grade Officer) 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014• Spearheaded ongoing career field reorganization affecting all 54 states & territories, balancing staffing requirements nationwide • Managed mobilization of 600+ Airmen ensuring they arrived fully trained and properly equipped• Directed a program review identifying critical security vulnerabilities; justified necessary program adjustments resulting in a manpower increase of $9.3M and an additional $7M in physical security enhancements • Identified security inefficiencies, saving $2M annually in personnel expenses • Identified inefficiencies in staffing distribution, coordinated a team of senior executives from all 54 states and territories to develop possible solutions; facilitated several group meetings and took the lead in developing the final solution - commended by the Director of the Air National Guard • Project lead in the development and establishment of the two largest Security Forces units in the nation, bringing over $40M annually to the Air National Guard - both are high visibility projects requiring coordination with both state and local government • Manages all matters relating to programming, resource allocation, training, mobilization, Antiterrorism/Forces Protection, Domestic Operations, and Manpower• Leading a team of 25 employees, manages $150,000 in operational expenses and $60M in yearly federal funding• Project manager for 12 nationwide executive level conferences with 500+ attendees; responsible for all logistics considerations and agenda development Show less

The Plans and Programs Branch is responsible for the planning and programming of current and future requirements for the Air National Guard Security Forces career field. The Branch Chief is directly responsible for developing and championing all Program Budget Memorandums (POM) submissions. • Managed the stand-up of the largest ANG Security Forces Unit, bringing over $40M to the State• Successfully positioned and defended over $10M worth of equipment purchased through Wep Tac and… Show more The Plans and Programs Branch is responsible for the planning and programming of current and future requirements for the Air National Guard Security Forces career field. The Branch Chief is directly responsible for developing and championing all Program Budget Memorandums (POM) submissions. • Managed the stand-up of the largest ANG Security Forces Unit, bringing over $40M to the State• Successfully positioned and defended over $10M worth of equipment purchased through Wep Tac and NGREA • Negotiated an 25% increase in O&M funding for the Security Cooperative Agreement • Broke new ground by orchestrating the realignment of manpower resources across State lines • Project lead on developing the first ever ANG Security Forces unit supporting nuclear security operations Show less

• Directed the mobilization and deployment of Air National Guard Security Forces to various locations worldwide during the highest mobilization period since the Vietnam War • Established the Air National Guard's Antiterrorism Program and spearheaded the placement of Antiterrorism Officers at all Air National Guard stand alone units• Managed the Air National Guard Security Forces training and evaluation program

Pittsburgh, Pa

• Commanded / Supervised one of the largest Air National Guard Security Forces Squadrons, with 120 personnel • Chairman of the Air National Guard Security Forces Council representing 98 Security Forces units nationwide• Awarded the Guardian / Warrior Award for Outstanding Unit• Spearheaded the renovation of the Security Forces building and gun range

Pittsburgh, Pa

• Provided executive services and support to the Mission Support Group Commander• Total Quality Management instructor for the Wing’s Total Quality Management program

Pawleys Island, Sc

• Taught American History, World History, Psychology, Sociology, and Multi Media Studies• Served as Activities Director responsible for coordinating all aspects of student activities to include field trips, student events, and student transportation• Head Golf Coach and assistant Football Coach

Monroeville, Pa

• Directed all aspects of the agency’s personal and commercial lines accounts• Represented the Agency at company seminars and workshops

Master'S Degree, Geography And Regional Planning

Education record

Education record

Military Science

Bachelor Of Arts Degree, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Tau Kappa Epsilon Social Fraternity, President (2-yrs)