Richard Foster Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

Battery Gunnery Sergeant for HQ Battery within the Rockets (HIMARS) Battalion located in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Goldendale, Washington, United States

Goldendale

Improving Klickitat County’s economic posture by increasing retention and expansion of businesses in the area, boosting infrastructure investment, developing the local workforce, and enhancing outreach & connection with the public.  Created partnerships with state universities, school districts, the state employee security department, unions, and business leaders to launch a groundbreaking workforce development program called the Upskill/Backfill Project.  Initiated $1M+ in private sector investment for the training of 200+ employees in advanced aerospace manufacturing. Empowered the creation of over $18M of infrastructure projects for businesses and economic development purposes such as through public private partnerships, with $1.4M of investments from Klickitat County  Recognized as the Leadership Finalist for the Gorge Technology Alliance: A bi-state organization with members including Boeing-Insitu and Google that focuses on technology solutions and community engagement.  Testified to advocate for economic development policies for rural counties at House and Senate committee meetings on behalf of Dept. of Commerce programs.South Central Workforce Development Board- Jan. 2017- PresentAffordable Housing Advisory Board- 2016- Present

Port Hueneme, California, United States

Advanced through a series of escalating responsibilities rising to Gunnery Sergeant. Maintained equipment worth ~$25M, led and trained teams of up to 150 Marines, and planned and executed operations in multiple countries.  Increased preparedness and effectiveness by creating an environment of openness, information sharing, and mentoring. Led a small independent team of 7 Marines, training foreign security forces (workforce development) in remote areas of Central America (500+ hours of formal instruction) for U.S. national security interests.  Led 80+ Marines in the execution of exercises with Poland, France, Germany, and Lithuania under direction of NATO. Serves as the military advisor, training, assisting and advising Navy senior leaders on policies, tactics, and operations.  Knowledgeable in Defense contracting and procurement practices while acting as an independent Unit Paying Agent in foreign countries securing materials and labor for mission related activities.

Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica

- In charge of advising, mentoring, teaching, and coaching foreign security forces in small unit tactics, and best practices. Responsible for assisting in building relationships with foreign security forces on behalf of American interests, and national security concerns.

Spokane, Washington Area

Spokane, Washington Area

Responsible for the training and accountability, and safe handling of $14 million of equipment, and 80 Marines within 6 different sections. Responsible in ensuring Marines met all training and readiness standards as set forth by the Marine Corps.

Spokane, Washington Area

In charge of the accountability and logistics of $2.5 million dollars worth of equipment pertaining to artillery.Acts as liaison between my section of up to 15 Marines, and other departments such as supply & logistics; administration; and medical.

Artillery Canoneer

As part of the first Marine Corps composite Artillery Battalion deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan (OEF), applied a versatile skillset in a constantly changing combat environment filling the role of gunner, driver, and #4 cannoneer while being promoted to a Non-Commissioned Officer during the deployment.

Ramadi, Iraq

Deployed in support of OIF to Ramadi, Iraq; while serving as a Gunner and Armorer for 1st platoon, P Company, 1/10. During this time, applied a variety of skills and problem-solving capabilities in a combat environment from; convoy security and detainee transfers, to route clearance to assisting with limited technical inspections of all issued weapon systems.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Managerial Economics

Activities and Societies: Economics Club memberStudied economic theory as it pertains to: -Supply/Demand Curves -Pricing analysis.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management

Activities and Societies: Supply Chain Management Association member APICS memberStudied the principles behind: -Lean Six Sigma -Kiazan.

Associate’S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Activities and Societies: Basketball TeamPlayed on a scholarship for the basketball team.