Jonathan J. Springer Email & Phone Number

Fort Wayne, IN, US

United States

As the Founder & CEO of TacNav Systems, I am at the helm of an exciting journey that marries innovation, technology, and precision navigation. With a relentless passion for excellence and a commitment to revolutionizing the industry, I lead our talented team in shaping the future of navigation solutions.In my role as CEO, I wear many hats – from strategic.

Fort Bragg, N.C.

• Worked in direct support of U.S. Army Forces Command and U.S. Department of Defense. Operationally aligned with U.S. Northern Command's Defense Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Response Forces mission..
• Selected to serve as a Public Relations Planner during the 2014 U.S. Army North Vibrant Response exercise; worked closely with marketing and public relations staff to develop strategic themes and messages for service.
• Briefed senior U.S. Army staff, to include a two-star U.S. Army General and numerous senior officers, on various media trends and prepared key leaders for daily media interviews with local and state news outlets.
• Served as a Deputy Media Relations Officer during the U.S. vs Brigadier General Sinclair trial in 2014 and analyzed local, state and national media and helped develop reports for senior leaders within XVIII Airborne.

Fort Bragg, NC

• Responsible for the health, morale, welfare, and training of one senior noncommissioned officer and six noncommissioned officers. Provided a full spectrum of world-class marketing, public relations, and media support.
• Selected out of 15 Army Commanders to lead the unit to Washington, D.C., in support of the 57th Presidential Inauguration for President Barack Obama; served as the Deputy Media Relations Officer for the Joint Task.
• Educated, trained, mentored and supervised the instruction of more than 30 U.S. Soldiers in their role of public affairs, public relations, media relations, and marketing leading up to the President Inauguration; was.
• Facilitated 76 media interviews, including six press interviews, during the Inaugural Parade and Inaugural Balls.

Fort Mcnair, DC

• Credentialed more than 500 DoD military personnel during the Presidential Inauguration for President Obama
• Assisted in the planning of the Commander-In-Chief’s Ball alongside the Presidential Inauguration Committee
• Prepared all DoD service members for interviews with local, national, and international media outlets
• Facilitated more 75 media interviews, including six on-camera press interviews during the Inauguration
• Supervised the creation of the first ever Presidential Inauguration application for both iOS and Android, which was downloaded by more than 30,000 people, which allowed direct and instantaneous communication with users
• Tracked the effectiveness of internal and external marketing campaigns through the use of available metrics, including web analytics, email metrics, and conversion tracking

Fort Campbell, KY

• Responsible for advising the battalion commander on the technical and tactical employment of artillery systems and integrating fire support into combat operations. Led information operations, public affairs.
• Supervised, educated, and trained the battalion's 38 fire support soldiers, including noncommissioned officers, and officers; participated in the planning and execution of more than 4,500 fire mission requests; and.
• Managed fire support personnel, and spent countless hours with company commanders reviewing and developing products that would assist in understanding and internalizing rules of engagement and other regulations.
• Taught, mentored, and produced 19 qualified joint forward observers with a 98% graduation rate, the best in the division.
• Planned and facilitated a live-satellite television show with Geraldo Rivera that aired on the Fox News Channel in 2010.
• Spearheaded the development of the strategic marketing and communications plan for the battalion commander during the transition out of the Pech River Valley in 2010 – 2011.

Fort Campbell, KY

• Ensured the platoon provided timely and accurate fires in support of combat operations and for other maneuver forces as directed. Responsible for preparing the platoon for worldwide deployments, and led the platoon to.
• Recognized as the best officer in the brigade during a Joint Readiness Training Center Rotation in June 2007.
• Developed and implemented maneuver techniques that allowed the unit to execute maneuver and artillery missions effectively and efficiently in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Was instrumental in ensuring that the unit maintained the lines of communication that made possible the approval and delivery of fires from the battery fire support element to the brigade fire support cell.

Fort Bragg, N.C.

• Maintained a positive image of the Military Police Corps while also serving the community through education and public awareness on important issues. Worked closely with the XVIII Airborne Corps Public Affairs Office.
• Served as the Brigade Public Relations Officer during Operation Iraqi Freedom II; worked with the crisis and strategic communications team in support of Department of Defense objectives during the Abu Ghraib Prison.
• Created and maintained the brigade’s monthly newsletter and provided all photographic support to the unit.
• Played a pivotal role in the successful coverage of high-visibility events, such as presidential visits to Fort Bragg.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.875

Master'S Degree (Msc) In Data Science And Machine Learning

Postgraduate Certificate In Education (Pgce), Education

Communication, Concentration In Public Relations And Journalism, 3.45 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Society, Football Team • Communication and Public Relations Student