Tim Norton Email & Phone Number

Colorado, United States

Usa / Bosnia-Herzegovina / Iraq / Germany

Fort Huachuca, Arizona

As Chief of Staff of the Network Enterprise Technology Command, led a globally employed workforce of 16,000 providing voice and data communications support for senior commanders at every Army post worldwide. Recruited, trained and led diversified staff of 1,000+ soldiers, civilians and contractors. Raised hiring rates from 84% to 100% within 12 months, expanded training across the workforce to include focused PMP camps. Led seven cross-functional teams that successfully analyzed and corrected policy and processes affecting technology insertions, talent management, cybersecurity, and quality of service issues across the globe.Planned, programmed, budgeted, and executed over $4 billion in IT, personnel and contract requirements over three years, including over 400 direct contracts and several thousand global contracts in support of Headquarters, Department of the Army Chief Information Officer and for the Army Cyber Command.Took charge at the strategic level for network and cybersecurity modernization efforts across the Army networks, including the field of joint regional security stacks, global enterprise fabric, endpoint management tools, enterprise IT as a service, and establishment of the Army Network Operations Center. Synchronized the Commanding General’s priorities, guidance and intent in support of executing the Department of Defense Information Network operations missions to design, build, configure, operate, maintain, secure, and sustain the Army’s networks with an annual operating budget of over $1.4 billion that included $450 million in Overseas Contingency Operations funding. Commended by Major General as, “The #1 colonel I have served with, of hundreds, over 33 years. Best at multidisciplinary planning, solving highly complex problems and extrapolating astute lessons learned. Tim’s vision, receptivity to ideas, common sense, and ability to think and act strategically make him my most trusted advisor for our ever-changing cyber domain.”

Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany

Served in the Army’s branch that creates and manages communications and information systems for the command; was a senior leader of the 5th Signal Command that extended information services to support the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army Europe, and U.S. Army Africa. Ably advised the Commander on all communications actions pertaining to operations, plans, engineering, training, exercises, theater security cooperation, and modification of force structure throughout 19 geographically dispersed European and African countries. Planned, approved and executed $250 million annual budget in support of communications throughout Europe and Africa.Led a diverse staff of seven directorates consisting of 355 military, civilian and contracted professionals while supervising the daily operational control of the Regional Cyber Center-Europe. Managed and approved 200+ contracts to include $500 million multi-year direct support contract to Europe communications.Leader of the modernization of several U.S. bases with local networking, transport upgrades, land mobile radios, and the implementation of joint regional security stacks for the region. Acknowledged for innovative solutions, persistence and brilliant leadership that directly and fundamentally altered the signal and cyber landscapes in Europe and Africa.Lauded by Major General as, “Number 1 of 22 Signal Regiment Colonels senior rated over three years; top 1% officer. Deep knowledge of evolving cyber and digital business complexities.”

Fort Bragg, Nc

Adeptly took charge overseeing the Army’s largest command (C4 - command, control, communications, and computers) and providing critical support to the largest major command of the U.S. Army, comprising over 80% of the Army’s power projection forces.Managed 82 personnel, multi-discipline teams and $10 million annual budget for training, readiness and resourcing of 220,000 active and 205,000 reserve personnel under command for signal and cyber operations.Advised U.S. Army Forces Command staffs and units to ensure the commander provided trained and ready forces to execute joint and combined C4 operations across the full spectrum of operations. Skillfully led team to develop comprehensive mission-command and network training TTPs, products, assessments and evaluation that have become recognized standards in the Army. Considered “the backbone” of the command by Brigadier General and extolled by Major General, “His candid vision and ability to solve complex issues make him an invaluable asset and is a prized member of the team.”

Fort Bragg, Nc / Fort Mcpherson, Ga

As Executive Officer to the Deputy Commanding General/Chief of Staff (DCG/CS) of the U.S. Army Forces Command, expertly contributed to the management and coordination of 1,400+ personnel, ensuring the commander’s guidance and leadership was aptly communicated through the ranks. Ensured timely, effective and efficient flow of correspondence from the DCG/CS to the Commanding General, subordinate staff, other Army commands, direct reporting units, service headquarters, Department of Defense, members of Congress, and other subordinate commands, including active and reserve personnel from three corps, seven divisions, three separate brigade level commands, and three major posts. Praised by Lt. General, “Absolutely outstanding performance; the consummate leader and staff officer. A multi-talented leader who easily grasps complex and large tasks, who has excelled in every area and anticipates solving problems before they occur. He exceeds every measurable standard no matter how challenging the task.”

Fort Mcpherson, Atlanta, Ga

Fort Hood, Texas

Tikrit, Iraq And Fort Hood, Tx

Masters, Military Arts And Science

Mba, Business

Bs, Management Science