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Gig Harbor, Washington, United States

Strategy-Policy-Plans, Joint Operations, Professional Military Education Subject Matter Expert

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Developed, produced, and trained processes and procedures for a Combatant Command Strategy, Policy and Plans Division staff from April 2021-July 2022. Developed an operational scenario and operational plan for a Combatant Command level exercise. From July 2022-present develop missions, functions, and tasks for three Joint Task Forces (Standing, Contingency, and Expeditionary). Developed scenarios and orders. Utilized Train, Advise, Assist, Mentor model in support of the client.

Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Wa

Leads a Directorate of 19 Program Managers, Operations Research Analysts, and Operations Supervisors. Leads a Directorate in the only Army Corps headquarters globally assigned. Responsible for assisting the Commanding General in providing strategic and operational direction to a ~44,000 person strong organization. As a team of teams, the Chief of Plans provides direction to three of four geographically separated major subordinate commands. Serves as the Commanding General's (CEO's) senior Strategist and Chief of Plans (Executive Director). Principally responsible for development of discrete plans to meet the Army Service Component Commander's and Combatant Commander's requirements; development of a Enterprise Campaign Plan that looks out 2-5 years, that includes a measurable Campaign Assessment Plan.

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Fort Shafter, Hi

Division Chief responsible for leading an inter-disciplinary organization of 13 Science & Technology experts, Operational Research Analysis experts, Strategy & Policy experts, Red Teamer, Rapid Capabilities Development and Training & Doctrine LNOs. As an Army Strategist responsible for shaping the future through concept development, experimentation, war game, studies, organizing lectures, etc. Responsible for working with the Army's Concept Development Command to lead US Army Pacific and the US Army into the future of Multi Domain Battle. Responsible for organizing war games, table top exercises, and developing strategic concepts. Responsible for working with the Rapid Capability Development community to procure future capabilities. Leads one of the commands three Lines of Effort--program manager equivalent.

Fort Shafter, Hawaii

Deputy Director of a multi-faceted organization responsible for brand management in support of the CEOs corporate vision. Responsible for assisting the director in crafting integrated, organizational external messaging, CEO and VP external key engagements, and organizational outreach. Directly oversaw the work of three officers and managed directorate budget.

Yongsan-Gu, Seoul, Korea

The Director leads and provides vision to a dispersed team of 25 soldiers who serve as a forward extension of the USARPAC Main Command Post (MCP), whose purpose is to provide a clear picture of what is happening on the Korean Peninsula. Day-to-day, serves as the commands senior representative to United States Forces-Korea, U.S. 8th Army, and the Republic of Korea's 2d Operational Command.

Newport, Ri

NWC faculty and students with expertise, experience, or interest in regional maritime affairs, and U.S. policy and military strategy in the Arctic region will collaborate to act as a catalyst and coordinator of research. Their efforts will serve the needs of the Navy, the Department of Defense, and other elements of the U.S. Government responsible for formulating policy, strategy, and planning related to the Arctic.

The Arctic Institute seeks to establish itself as an authoritative, interdisciplinary, and independent source for information and in-depth analysis about the developments in the High North. The Institute was founded in 2011 and currently aims to bring together scholars and researchers to build a growing stock of knowledge and expertise on the Arctic region. In contrast to existing platforms for Arctic affairs, The Arctic Institute is not affiliated with or sponsored by any of the Arctic states.The Arctic Institute is convinced that the developments in the Arctic will have lasting ramifications for international relations, international law, international climate change policy, international trade, and international human rights. The Arctic's strategic location will not only influence government policies, but also affect strategic business decisions and global economic development over the coming decades. The Arctic Institute believes that an interdisciplinary approach to Arctic studies, bringing together researches and experts from a variety of disciplines, is key to fully understanding the ongoing transformation of the region and making progress towards sustainable Arctic development.

Commander, U.S. Third Fleet 53690 Tomahawk Dr. Ste 338, San Diego, Ca 92147-5004

Served as Deputy Director Future Operations for a U.S. Navy Fleet headquarters responsible for leading naval forces in the Eastern pacific from the West Coast of North America to the international dateline. Served as Deputy Director from Oct 11 to May 13. Assisted the Director in managing a group of officers, enlisted and contractors. Also assisted the Director in managing a diverse portfolio. Serves as the commands Arctic Subject Matter Expert. Looked to for Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities expertise. Responsible for planning and briefing C-Level products. Also responsible for budgeting, reporting, directing and leading. Led planning teams and planning efforts during joint and combined annual and bi-annual exercises.

Norad And Usnorthcom

Chief of Policy for a Geographical Combatant Command responsible for Homeland Defense, Defense Support to Civil Authorities, Security Cooperation and a bi-national command responsible for three missions in the defense of North America: Air Warning, Air Control and Maritime Warning. Responsible for a team of nine, comprised of Joint Staff Officers, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, Government Servants and Defense Contractors. Responsible for managing an international engagement exercise worth nearly $250K annually, designated by the CJCS as the "crown jewel" of the US-Russia Workplan. Responsible for strategic policy issues related to NORAD and USNORTHCOM's policy toward Russia, Canada, Arctic, Air Warning/Air Control, Non-Lethal Weapons, Command Arrangement Agreements, Staff Talks with other Geographical and Functional Combatant Commands and other matters as designated by the NORAD and USNORTHCOM J5.

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Served as a policy developer for the Chairman of the Military Committee, NATO Headquarters. Responsible for developing policy and supporting the Committee Chairman gain consensus from representatives of the 28 Alliance nations, which once agreed was forwarded to the Military Committee (Military staff) and International Staff (Diplomatic staff) for approval. Responsible for revising and gaining consensus on high level documents such as the 1969 version of the Terms of Reference of the Military Committee, the military energy policy for NATO, and framing a response for the Secretary General to the Norweigan Foreign Ministers letter requesting NATO return its attention to defense of Europe.

Fort Hood, Texas And Baghdad, Iraq

Lead planner for a Coalition Ground Forces Commander who commanded over 550,000 people on a day-to-day basis in a combat environment. Responsible for employment plans of the Iraq Surge forces.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Served as an Operations and Intelligence advisor to two senior foreign executives for an organization responsible for security of the Western Sector of Saudi Arabia, to include the holy sites of Mecca and Meddah. Additionally served as an advisor to a senior foreign executive of a critical subordinate organization responsible for security in and around Mecca and the Saudi sovereign's summer palace. Advised and assisted these leaders in modernizing and training the Western Sector Saudi Arabia National Guard forces.

Transatlantic Defense Strategy And Policy, A (Best)

Activities and Societies: Graduation Project Committee Chair; Ancien SocietyTravelled to 13 NATO and Partner nations where lectures were.

Certificate, Defense Strategy Course

Masters Of Military Art And Science, Operational Art, 4.0

Emphasis: Leading Change and International Relations

Certificate, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Activities and Societies: Military History and Battlefield Staff Rides

Master Of Arts History

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC Cadet Battalion Executive Officer Army ROTC Cadet Battalion Commander Army ROTC Cadet Ranger Challenge.

B.S., History

Activities and Societies: Photographer College Yearbook; Drama; Intramural Basketball; Resident AssistantServed as a sound technician.

Doctoral Student In Global Security