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Portland, Me, Us

Casco, Maine

Waterville, Maine

Led Colby athletics into one of the nation’s leading Division III athletic programs, improving from a national ranking of #102 (2019) to #55 (2024) out of 442 Division III schools.Transformed department from an independent structure into a cross-functional model through the creation of a Peak Performance program; securing resources through fundraising which allowed for the creation of a team of trainers, strength coaches, mental performance coaches, dieticians, doctors, and data… Show more Led Colby athletics into one of the nation’s leading Division III athletic programs, improving from a national ranking of #102 (2019) to #55 (2024) out of 442 Division III schools.Transformed department from an independent structure into a cross-functional model through the creation of a Peak Performance program; securing resources through fundraising which allowed for the creation of a team of trainers, strength coaches, mental performance coaches, dieticians, doctors, and data analytics capabilities that provide custom physical and mental development programs to athletes and coaches.Created the Colby recreation department by gaining approval from the board of trustees, hiring professional staff and growing the operational budget which resulted in the growth programs, club sports, intramurals, and health and wellness activities.Oversaw the final construction and transition into a new, 350,000 sqft/$200M, athletics and recreation center in 2020. This center has won numerous national and international awards for architecture and design.Executive Council Chair of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). Oversee conference planning, briefing proposals to 11 College/University Presidents, arbitrating disputes, review of waivers and incorporation of NCAA legislative changes into conference rules and procedures.Launched the Colby Athletics and Recreation Association along with a complete overhaul of the athletics fundraising strategy which has improved annual fundraising; raising a total of $7M in annual funds, and closed multiple individual six and seven figure gifts, for a total of over $11M raised in 4 years. Show less

Waterville, Maine

Developed strategies and processes to assess and improve the quality and effectiveness of programs and departments across all areas of the College.Coordinated special projects that involved multiple departments to ensure strategic alignment, increased organizational focus, and facilitated cross-departmental collaboration around strategic planning, execution of initiatives and crisis management. Developed the initial planning and process for the legal transfer of ownership of… Show more Developed strategies and processes to assess and improve the quality and effectiveness of programs and departments across all areas of the College.Coordinated special projects that involved multiple departments to ensure strategic alignment, increased organizational focus, and facilitated cross-departmental collaboration around strategic planning, execution of initiatives and crisis management. Developed the initial planning and process for the legal transfer of ownership of two Maine islands (Allen and Benner Islands) to the College and synchronized planning for their use by faculty and external organizations. Show less

Waterville, Maine

Led a 5-year comprehensive Economic Impact Analysis for Colby College in the Waterville Region. Final analysis results are here: https://www.colby.edu/president/reports/economic-impact-report/Consulted on the development of Healthy Colby, an initiative to provide formal structure to student support and programs; advised the career services department in the establishment of a student-centered entrepreneurship program by defining the structure for a formal, academic year long… Show more Led a 5-year comprehensive Economic Impact Analysis for Colby College in the Waterville Region. Final analysis results are here: https://www.colby.edu/president/reports/economic-impact-report/Consulted on the development of Healthy Colby, an initiative to provide formal structure to student support and programs; advised the career services department in the establishment of a student-centered entrepreneurship program by defining the structure for a formal, academic year long, program.Advised college senior leaders on organizational culture, leadership skills and improved cross-campus communication. Led professional development visits to high level organizations around the country to explore strong organizational cultures with an eye toward implementation of best practices at ColbyCoordinated the planning and execution of a Rural Law symposium with University of Maine Law School; led numerous leadership development and executive coaching sessions. Show less

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Increasing responsibility from small unit leadership in combat and peacetime, to leadership of multinational and interagency teams, to globally dispersed cross-functional teams. Experience in culture change, organizational change management, policy development, strategy development, interagency collaboration, and innovation.Executive Assignments/Positions:Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Iraq, 2017-2018Responsible for strategy development and… Show more Increasing responsibility from small unit leadership in combat and peacetime, to leadership of multinational and interagency teams, to globally dispersed cross-functional teams. Experience in culture change, organizational change management, policy development, strategy development, interagency collaboration, and innovation.Executive Assignments/Positions:Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Iraq, 2017-2018Responsible for strategy development and leading day-to-day operations of a 156-person staff tasked with oversight of 15 dispersed units, supporting 1,500 multi-national special operations personnel throughout Iraq.Commander, Special Reconnaissance Team One, San Diego, CA, 2015-2017Senior Executive Officer of a 450-person Naval Special Warfare Command. Established an innovation forum, creating 26 new ideas in tactics, technology and organization. Redesigned the employment method of high demand special operations forces to maximize efficiency and effectiveness while reducing time away from home. Recognized by Director of the National Security Agency as the #1 Intelligence Unit in the Navy in 2015 and 2017; served on a team to provide solutions against Chief of Naval Operations hard problems. Senior Program Manager, Joint Interagency Task Force – National Capital Region, Washington, D.C., 2013-2015Responsible for integrating and synchronizing military efforts throughout the executive branch agencies – specifically the Departments of State and Justice, CIA, Office of National Intelligence and National Security Council. Co-drafted the first counter-ISIS government wide strategy.Aide to Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, GEN Martin Dempsey, The Pentagon, 2011-2013Provided executive support, assisting in execution of all front office work, preparation for Presidential, Cabinet, National Security Council, Congressional meetings, and diplomatic engagements with foreign heads of state and military chiefs. Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Applied Physics, Honors

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Honor Society, Swim and Triathlon Teams Conducted Independent Research at Johns Hopkins Applied.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

George and Carol Olmsted Scholar 2007 While still on active military duty, the Olmsted Scholarship allows for 5 Naval Officers a year.

Command And Staff, Military Joint Operations Planning And Strategy

While living in Mumbai, India and pursuing MBA studies, I earned a Command and Staff Diploma through the U.S. Naval War College, College.