Stephen Herring Email & Phone Number

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Director of Legislative Affairs for the HQ, Army Space & Missile Defense Command. He serves as the primary focal point for the communication and coordination of all matters pertaining to the Army’s global space, missile defense, and high altitude capabilities with the Congress of the United States. Mr. Herring coordinates all responses to Congressional inquiry or investigation as well as directs the analysis of all legislation as it related to the conduct of space and missile defense within the U.S. Army. Monitors and advises on activities initiated by congressional committees and members of Congress that are of direct and indirect concern to the Command. Assessed congressional actions, reports, and conclusions. Prepares leadership for testimony before Congress. Develops, updates and implements a Congressional Engagement Plan that effectively supported the organization’s priorities and goals.

Greater St. Louis Area (Scott Air Force Base, Il)

Legislative Affairs Officer for the U.S. Army Surface Deployment & Distribution Command and subject matter expert for all matters that may or have become the subject of congressional interest, inquiry, or investigation. Developed strategy to improve and maintain strong relationships with Congress.

Baltimore, Maryland & Washington, Dc

Communications Director responsible for development, implementation and oversight of comprehensive strategic communication strategies for effectively communicating the impact of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funded research to VA offices, VA Medical Centers, and the stakeholder community including Veterans, Veterans Service Organizations, Congress and other policy makers, the Health Care Community, and Academia.

Congressional and External Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Army Cyber Command and subject matter expert for all matterts that may or have become the subject of congressional interest, inquiry, or investigation. Developed strategy to improve and maintain strong relationships with Congress. Monitored and advised on activities initiated by congressional committees and members of Congress that are of direct and indirect concern to the Commands. Assessed congressional actions, reports, and conclusions. Prepares leadership for testimony before Congress. Developed, updated and implemented a Congressional Engagement Plan that effectively supported the organization’s priorities and goals.

Served as an officer in the U.S. Army. During the latter half of service, primarily functioned as a senior Public and Legislative Communications Officer at both the Department of the Army and regional levels with extensive experience providing information, guidance and recommendations pertaining to U S Army programs and initiatives. Developed, implemented, and conducted strategic communication efforts with key members of Congress, the media, and Army leadership. Prior to that, served in numerous aviation operations and logistical assignments coordinating aviation administrative, logistical, training and mission support operations. Rated pilot in the CH 47, UH 60, UH 1 and OH 58 helicopters.

M.A., Business

B.A., Sociology

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