Rob Richard Email & Phone Number

Fayetteville, Nc, Us

The Honor Foundation (THF) is a career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces that effectively translates their elite military service to the private sector and helps create the next generation of corporate and community leaders. We provide a clear process for professional development and a diverse ecosystem of world class support and technology. Every step is dedicated to preparing these outstanding men and women to continue to realize their maximum potential during and after their service career.

Ft. Liberty,Nc

• Led a logistics team of 20 in support of all matters concerning supply, material, food service and aerial delivery management for an organization of Special Operations Forces (SOF) comprised of 23,000 employees.• Managed and coordinated the acquisition and distribution of $4.7 Billon worth of equipment in support of advanced special operations training programs and global combat operations.• Provided oversight and management of a specialized equipment program budgeted at more than $850K.• Oversaw two Department of the Army (DA) Awards programs that enabled four subordinate organizations to win the DA Supply and DA Food Service Excellence award.

South Korea

• Oversaw and coordinated operations, plans, equipment, and personnel movement global and domestic. Improved global communications through bi-weekly video-teleconferencing.• Led an adept SOF logistics liaison element enabling both operational and tactical commands in support of global operations.• Increased operational efficiencies across multiple internal and external divisions. Presided over the planning and oversight of the reorganization of a global sustainment cell’s logistics.• Principle Army Special Operations Logistics advisor for all Army SOF elements subordinate to the United States Forces Korea.

Fort Liberty,Nc

• Lead strategic logistics planner for a Special Operations Aviation organization comprised of three subordinate companies encompassing over 10,000 personnel.• Designed, customized, and delivered organizational needs assessments, diagnosis, process analysis, improvement initiatives.• Advised the development of converging strategies that included IT and Multi-enterprise resource planning, integration, organizational redesign, and an evolved business strategy.• Researched and reported organizational development best practices and benchmark studies in related areas.

Ft Riley, Ks

• Led a 40 person staff and second in command of a 500-person tactical unit supporting a heavy combat brigade in training, operations, and supply support warehouse valued more than $21M.• Designed, planned, and executed a logistics element to provide sustainment support for complex bilateral operations in Korea. • Developed and implemented a comprehensive maintenance program for over 1,500 pieces of equipment comprised of military and contractual maintenance. • Spearheaded a unique training, leader development models, and sustainment teams to provide immediate/on-call comprehensive tactical sustainment supporting both the brigade and division

Ft Riley, Ks

• Served as the senior logistics advisor for a Mechanized Infantry element comprised of over 5,000 personnel, that was responsible for support anywhere in the world. • Reviewed Supply Chain data and identified key trends and issues, which kept pace with scheduled operations despite man-hour constraints.• Identified the sources of data within the organization and streamlined the method in which the data is collected.• Reduced the company’s capital risk by minimizing inventory levels while maintaining a superior level of service to the customer.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Tx

• Led a 30 person staff and second in command for United States Army Recruiting Battalion-Dallas, responsible for all training, resource management and logistical oversight.• Provided consultation and training to key organizational leaders to develop subordinates’ processes and accountability.• Developed and implemented a comprehensive suitability and compliance program that monitored all recruiting functions and oversaw a $836 Million budget.• Supported management by providing thought leadership, advisement, and subject matter expertise.

Various Locations

Master'S Degree, Management And Leadership (Ma)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC

Education record