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Retired but driven, accomplished senior military leader with a proven 20-year history of service with excellence, distinction, and commitment in the most demanding jobs and mission environments. Successfully directed frontline operations, able to rapidly learn, absorb, and act in complex roles on multiple US Navy platforms. Recognized for embodying sustained superior performance and standards, and led more than 400 Sailors and 30 commissioned officers. Background includes five Middle East deployments (and one in South East Asia) supporting Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Inherent Resolve, and more.Served as executive triad, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Specialist and Evaluator, Visit/Board/Search/Seizure Boarding Officer, Anti-Terrorism tactical leader, a Surface Warfare Coordinator, and twice as a Departmental Leading Chief.Furthered national and international maritime objectives in five different Fleet Areas of Operations. Enforced U.N.sanctions and NATO/Joint policies co-coordinating and conducting more than 150 boardings and interactions with foreign vessels.Recognized for dynamic leadership, operational excellence, visionary zeal, and exemplary care for personnel. An advisor and mentor who sharply enhanced buy-in, courage, equality, and performance, directly impacting the success of the Navy's brightest women and men.