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United States

Vandenberg Afb, Ca

As the Chief of Installation Support and Readiness, he supports the third largest Air Force Base in the United States with over 99,000 acres, 4,100 quarters and buildings committed to 26 Wing organizations, 18 associate units, 45 contractors, and over 10,000 people. He also helps manage $3.3 billion in assets, a $35 million annual budget and is responsible for all base services including housing, personnel, logistics, transportation, morale and recreation services, civil engineering, contracting and security.

Vandenberg Afb, Ca

As Mission Support Group Deputy Commander, led 1,849 military and civilians in 5 squadrons supporting space launch, range, and support operations across the installation. Managed support and security for $16.5 billion in resources across 99K acres and 154 square miles. Maintained infrastructure support for 40 tenant units to include Space Operations Command, Missile Defense Agency, and NASA.

Osan, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

Commander of the lone Air Mobility squadron in the Republic of Korea. Led 151 military, civilian and Korean National personnel in providing aerial port capabilities to Department of Defense organizations across the Korean peninsula. Managed $85 million in resources, facilities and budget and supported over 1.7K aircraft annually.

Buckley Afb, Aurora, Co

Led 49 personnel, providing logistics to the Air Force's only space based missile warning space wing. Directed supply, transportation, vehicle management, fuels and logistics plans operations for the installation. Oversaw deployment operations for the installation.

Scott Afb, Illinois, United States

Developed and established plans, policy, training and oversight of all aircraft maintenance, weapon systems equipping and control, logistics planning, air transportation, munitions and automated logistics data systems.

Scott Afb, Illinois, United States

Directed policy, training, and procedures for operation of 39 aerial ports, international gateways, and passenger reservation centers. Responsible for all aspects of cargo and passenger transportation to include customs, manpower, and reserve interface. Command manager for terminal service contracts, hazardous material transport, aerial delivery, and aircraft load training and certification.

Heidelberg Area, Germany

Air Planner for Force Command Heidelberg's Joint Logistics Support Group (JLSG). Oversee, manage, and update operational plans to meet mission requirements and ensure the JLSG is ready to respond as the NATO response force for 2012.

Mcchord Air Force Base

Mcchord Afb, Wa

Led 94 supply personnel, planning, directing and coordinating all aspects of materiel/parts support for 43 C-17A aircraft. Tracked performance metrics, monitored mission capability and requisition rates and ensured aircraft mission readiness.

Misawa Ab, Japan

Led 17 person team. Ensured positive control of 35th Fighter Wing assigned forces and F-16CJ weapon systems using command, control, and communication systems. Analyzed operations plans, emergency plans and war orders and messages. Orchestrated unit responses to emergency situations and coordinated with other military and civil agencies to expedite evacuation, recovery, traffic management, airlift and resource deployment.

Led 25 person flight. Orchestrated logistics support to include the receipt, storage and issue of supplies, fuel and equipment for the 35th Fighter Wing and tenant units. Provided peacetime and contingency cargo movement, personnel processing and vehicle maintenance. Directed deployment operations for the base as the installation deployment officer.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Management And Leadership

Bachelor Of Science (Ms), Biology, General