William "Clete" Schaper Email & Phone Number

Hybrid-Telework, North Carolina, Usa

- Conduct oversight and coordination of projects and activities to support Installation/Facility Resiliency and Cyber Security of DoD and Federal facilities. Provide recommendations for site resiliency improvements, threat mitigation, risk management and cyber security threat assessments. - Lead for Control Systems Focus Team to coordinate activities and plans to improve energy and water security, installation site resilience and logistical maintenance/service support to DoD and Federal facilities on a global scale. - Direct technical analyses, project development, and policy development to assist DoD and Federal sites become more energy and water efficient and resilient to utility disruptions. - Serves as the budget lead for Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS) Cyber Security. Coordinates with a geographically dispersed command structure to determine future funding requirements to support military construction - cyber security, control systems integration and enterprise network integration. - Conduct detailed coordination with diverse stakeholders including Federal facility operators from across the country, utility providers, industry partners and scientists/researchers/subject matter experts across Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to strengthen DoD facility resiliency, security and effectiveness.

Fort Bragg, Nc

- Served a Deputy Chief of Staff, Total Force Integration, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg. Served as the principal advisor to the XVIII Airborne Corps Commanding General, Staff and Subordinate Commands for integration of Army Reserve and National Guard elements into the XVIII Airborne Corps and subordinate units. - Planned, resourced and executed activation of 5 Reserve Component/Main Command Post-Operational Detachment (MCPOD) in support of the XVII Airborne Corps and subordinate units. - Served as staff director for development of pre and post mobilization training plans for XVIII Airborne Corps MCPOD in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. - Provided operational advisement for planning, training, and employment of Active and Reserve Component forces in support of XVIII Airborne Corps and subordinate units. - Managed operational funds for pre and post deployment training synchronization conferences.

Centcom Aor

- Directed operations across Syria and Iraq simultaneously for operations, personnel, facilities, strategic employment of forces and training of partner nation forces. - Led operations for the successful integration of Joint/Interagency organizations and cross collaboration with 18 Partner Force Nations resulting in the defeat of ISIS in Syria and Iraq.- Served as the Target Engagement Authority for the Combined Joint Task Force. Responsible for authorizing, directing, synchronizing and legal authorization for Coalition direct action strikes across Iraq and Syria. - Led coordination with Special Operations Forces (SOF) across the Area of Operations to synchronize operations and resources across Iraq and Syria. - Analyzed and identified all gaps in operational plans as well as current operations ensuring all deficiencies were corrected, avoiding strategic insufficiencies. - Served as a mentor and counselor for staff of 125 Joint/Partner Nation forces requiring oversight of government policies, operational procedures and questions involving strategic operational tactics

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

- Developed and updated strategic operations plan to include tasks, schedules, performance standards, and deliverable products for U.S. Central Command senior leadership and staff. - Conducted numerous high-priority special assignments that were typically unprecedented and complex, with scope and magnitude unknown at the beginning. - Led coordination with Special Operations Forces (SOF) at Central Command to synchronize operations and resources across Iraq and Syria. - Designed and implemented operational plans which significantly increased the operational efficiency of teams in complex joint and combined environments.

Fort Bragg, Nc

- Directed planning, synchronization and execution for Force Protection, Engineering and Reserve Component Integration for the XVIII Airborne Corps and 10 subordinate units. - Provided oversight and management for Ft Bragg and XVIII Airborne Corps real estate reallocation and construction efforts in conjunction with the Director of Public Works and United States Army Corps of Engineers. - Initiated planning, coordination and contracting for XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters Force Protection upgrades to include perimeter security, 24/7 access control, remote monitoring and blast mitigation measures. - Principle advisor to the Commander and Staff on all matters pertaining to Force Protection (AT/FP), Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE) operations, Air and Missile Defense (AMD), and Multi-Functional Engineering.

Carlisle, Pa.

Miami, Fl

- Planned, coordinated and managed staff and operations of a 1200 Soldier Engineer Battalion. Managed the daily activities of multiple organizations to include training, logistics integration, maintenance, transportation, and services.- Served as Regional Command-North training lead for Afghan Army Engineer Route Clearance and initial fielding of Engineer Construction and Route Clearance equipment. - Led and managed the largest troop construction project in the Afghan Area of Operations. Project encompassed 30+ acre site with horizontal, vertical and power grid projects valued in excess of $200 million. - Served as Regional Command-North lead for construction and de-construction of Forward Operating Bases to include coordination with host nation local leaders for real estate acquisition, transfer and conflict resolution. - Ensured proper Quality Assurance/Quality Controls and Safety Standards were utilized throughout the construction process.- Established and managed monthly budgets based on past and present projections, and executed strict management of funds to ensure resources were available for budgeted period. - Executed construction and route clearance operations in support of five Joint Multinational Brigade Combat Teams engaged in kinetic operations across the Regional Command.

Fort Mcpherson, Ga And Khandahar, Afghanistan

- Served as Lead Engineer for expansion and construction of four geographically dispersed and remote Forward Operating Bases in Regional Command-South, Afghanistan. - Led, managed and synchronized 1000+ Joint/Multi-National Forces and Contract personnel. - Lead Engineer for construction of Jordanian Brigade Simulation Center in Amman Jordan. This multi-million dollar project was completed on time and accepted without change by the Jordanian Ministry of Defense. - Lead Engineer for Bright Star 09/10. Planned, resourced and executed $1 million in exercise construction and contractual support. Monitored and evaluated daily construction activities of military Engineers and local nationals to ensure timely completion of projects, environmental compliance and Quality Control. - Detailed Karez damage mitigation plan, Commander's Emergency Response Program (CERP) project proposals, and FOB redesign were essential to supporting the Commander’s Counterinsurgency (COIN) model for Regional Command (South) expansion.

Master'S Degree, Military Strategic Studies, General

Strategic Leadership, Theory of war and Strategy, National Security Policy and Strategy, Defense Management, Theater Strategy.

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations And National Security Studies