Experience

184th Wing, Kansas Air National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Staff

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  As commander of the 184th Headquarters, Herman leads 16 Headquarter agencies in support of the Wing’s 1,300+ airmen and civilians, five Groups, 16 Squadrons, and seven operational missions. Comprised of military and civilian personnel, headquarters’ staff manages critical support functions such as EO, JA, psychological health, safety, the Office of the Inspector General, and the Wing’s Comptroller; all in an effort to ensure Wing personnel are trained, equipped, and ready to fight anytime, anywhere. Show less



United States Department of Defense

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commander

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2021



134th Air Control Squadron

• Mcconnell AFB, Wichita, KS

• Director Of Operations

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2018



752 OSS

• Tinker AFB, OKC, OK

• Chief, Group Weapons and Tactics

  • Sep 2014 - Oct 2016

  -Develops CRC weapon system tactics, employment standards and combat readiness/crew assessment for two squadrons, 700+ operators/maintenance personnel. -Leads 5 member team integrating CRC tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) in support of wartime/contingency and exercise operations. -Supervises/oversees weapon system employment manual updates/changes; executes Group tactics improvement proposal (TIP) program. -Maintains combat mission ready status as an Instructor CRC Mission Crew Commander in support of CJCS-directed operations. Show less



3 WG Weapons and Tactics (OSK)

• Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

• Chief, E-3 Weapons and Tactics/Instructor Senior Director

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2014

  - Plans, coordinates, executes, and evaluates all 3 WG and 11 AF-level large-force training events across six MDS - Performs Operation NOBLE EAGLE and Alaskan NORAD Region air sovereignty alert covering 800,000 sq miles - Responsible for integrating new E-3 AWACS tactics, techniques, and procedures into PACAF's most diverse wing - Maintains CMR status Instructor SD, supports worldwide JCS taskings, NORAD commitments on $384M AWACS - Plans, coordinates, executes, and evaluates all 3 WG and 11 AF-level large-force training events across six MDS - Performs Operation NOBLE EAGLE and Alaskan NORAD Region air sovereignty alert covering 800,000 sq miles - Responsible for integrating new E-3 AWACS tactics, techniques, and procedures into PACAF's most diverse wing - Maintains CMR status Instructor SD, supports worldwide JCS taskings, NORAD commitments on $384M AWACS



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief, Squadron Weapons and Tactics

  • Jun 2011 - May 2013

  - Leads development and application of employment, tactics, countermeasure programs for the $384M E-3 AWACS - Responsible for threat knowledge and theater certification programs for 170 personnel in 16 Air Force Specialties - Instructs 5 combat crews on advanced tactical academics for PACAF, NORAD, and JCS-directed contingency ops - Directs aircrew continuation training for $14.5M/1.1K hr flying program & $10M E-3 MTC; E-3 Senior Director - Leads development and application of employment, tactics, countermeasure programs for the $384M E-3 AWACS - Responsible for threat knowledge and theater certification programs for 170 personnel in 16 Air Force Specialties - Instructs 5 combat crews on advanced tactical academics for PACAF, NORAD, and JCS-directed contingency ops - Directs aircrew continuation training for $14.5M/1.1K hr flying program & $10M E-3 MTC; E-3 Senior Director



Deputy Chief, Sq Weapons and Tactics

• Hill Air Force Base, Utah

• Instructor Senior Director

  • Jun 2007 - May 2011

  Air Battle Manager Control and Reporting Center (CRC) Senior Director Also held positions of: Deputy Chief, Sq. Current Operations Deputy Chief, Stan/Eval Air Battle Manager Control and Reporting Center (CRC) Senior Director Also held positions of: Deputy Chief, Sq. Current Operations Deputy Chief, Stan/Eval



United States Air Force Weapons School

• Nellis AFB, NV

• Graduate - Instructor Air Battle Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

  8 Weapons Squadron, Barnyard 8 Weapons Squadron, Barnyard



727 Expeditionary Air Control Squadron

• Balad Air Base, Iraq

• Deputy Chief Mission Planning Cell - Instructor Senior Director

  • Sep 2009 - Mar 2010



727 Expeditionary Air Control Squadron

• Balad Air Base, Iraq

• Instructor Senior Director

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008



965th Airborne Air Control Squadron

• Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma

• Instructor Air Battle Manager

  • Oct 2004 - Mar 2007