Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

• Oct 2022 - Present

Protection Branch Chief/ Deputy State Training Officer

• Sep 2020 - Oct 2022

• Created new terrorism threat, criticality, vulnerability, and risk assessment documents which allowed the NEARNG to better depict the current state of preparedness and identify mitigation measures.• Created new Operations Security risk assessment forms and improved the organization’s program to meet or exceed doctrinal requirements.• Led threat and protection working groups to better assess threat and share protection related information across various levels of command, improved shared understanding • Served as NEARNG Installation Emergency Manager, Operations Security Officer, and Antiterrorism Officer• Planned and synchronize distribution of COVID-19 vaccines for National Guard personnel and dependents, increasing the health protection of personnel• Managed a budget in excess of $1M, annually with zero errors or unauthorized expenditures.• Effectively communicated organizational requirements to subordinate commands through the production of annual and weekly planning and operational guidance.• Led a staff effort to assess new training doctrine and provided recommendations to senior leaders to integrate new guidance.• Wrote state-level contracts for support to emergency management and antiterrorism programs which enabled the creation and maintenance of protection programs.• Supervised 5 General Schedule employees ranging from GS 9 to GS 11 providing guidance for productivity and organizational improvement. Show less

Logistics Officer

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

• Developed the standing operating procedures for tracking logistics, enabling successful completion of a Warfighter exercise in preparation for deployment to Africa.• Provided guidance to peers to better facilitate the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) which led to staff sections' success at the Warfighter exercise.• Provided subject matter expertise in domestic operations to a joint task force in support of the Nebraska National Guard support to civil authorities for COVID-19.

Executive Officer / CERFP Officer in Charge

• May 2017 - Sep 2019

• Developed and executed a training plan to integrate over 125 personnel into the organization, ensured individual members met all certification requirements, and coordinated five training exercises which led to the organization and achieving validation status.• Coordinated with five military and civilian organizations to create three full-scale training exercises improving the understanding of all organizations’ roles, responsibilities and capabilities.• Trained two separate battalion staffs on the execution and implementation of the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) which led to the staff passing an external evaluation.• Simultaneously served as the 72nd CERFP OIC and 126th Chemical Battalion Executive officer, significantly improved both organizations training and operational capabilities.• Developed battalion staff exercises to concurrently practice the MDMP and operate a tactical operations center, led to successfully passing an evaluation. Show less

Assistant Professor of Military Science

• Jun 2015 - May 2017

• Advised Cadets in staff processes, mission tracking, military decision making process, and military career options successfully preparing them for their basic officer leader courses.• Developed a three-day, integrated, tactical training exercise for Cadets from 5 universities’ ROTC Programs from two states where over 500 Cadets learned and practiced tactical and leadership skills.• Instructed college students in military studies and dedicated personal time in order to ensure complete understanding of course material with 100% pass rate and high retention rate.• Advised students on how to plan and resource hands-on learning during military studies labs leading to in-depth understanding of the course material and a 100% pass rate. Show less

Education Services Officer

• Sep 2014 - May 2015

• Provided benefits briefings to Soldiers, Family Members, and Surviving Spouses across Nebraska, ensuring they were aware of, and had access to, funds to support their educational goals.• Re-wrote and re-designed the NEARNG process for state tuition assistance to expand opportunity and access for Soldiers' to use state funding for college degrees.• Coordinated with all Nebraska institutions of higher education, with NENG members as students, to accept late payments from the NENG due to funding shortfalls, no students were held accountable for shortfall of state funding. Show less

Recruit Sustainment Program Commander

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2014

• Developed highly interactive and educational training plans and guidance successfully preparing over 400 recruits for completion of basic training and advanced individual training.• Ensured new recruits were physically, mentally, emotionally, and administratively prepared for initial entry training leading to a high percentage of successful training completion.• Implemented equipment tracking policies, correcting years of mismanaged supplies, resulting in the organization passing a logistics inspection for the first time. Show less

Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Executive Officer

• Apr 2012 - Mar 2013

• Project Manager for PRT-Paktya’s strategic plan for reconstruction and integrated military and non-military government organizations; received the Department of State Meritorious Honor Award.• Supervised joint (Army and Air Force) staff in areas of personnel, logistics, operations, and intelligence synchronized efforts and built a cohesive team.• Monitored the PRT’s strategic plan and advised senior officers on how to adapt the plan based on the level of progress made which resulted in completing the mission earlier than projected. Show less

CERFP Officer In Charge / Agribusiness Development Team Operations Officer

• Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

• Develop near-, mid-, and long-range training plans• Coordinated and synchronize support to civilian authorities for CERFP operations• Coordinated and synchronize between Nebraska Army and Air National Guard units which comprise the CERFP • Ensure CERFP remained prepared to respond to natural and man-made disasters• Serve as Operations Officer for an Agribusiness Development Team for Afghanistan deployment

Antiterrorism/Operations Security Officer/Agribusiness Development Team Operations Officer

• May 2009 - Sep 2011

• Created the NEARNG Antiterrorism, Operations Security, and Emergency Management Programs taking them from non-existent to passing program inspections.• Developed NEARNG threat, criticality, vulnerability, and risk assessments for the Antiterrorism program improving upon exiting assessment methodologies.• Coordinated air and ground NEARNG assets in support of domestic emergencies during two major flooding events across Nebraska, prevented hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage.• As a liaison to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, ensured comprehensive understanding about NENG capacities and coordinated support during domestic operations. Show less

Civil Support Team Operations Officer

• Jul 2007 - May 2009

• Developed operational plan in support of Hurricane Ike ; enabled the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to maintain operations form their parking lot and mitigate displaced HAZMAT.• Coordinated and facilitated monthly weapons of mass destruction response exercises integrating first responders and HAZMAT teams; enhanced all participants’ technical and tactical capacity.• Supervised the tactical operations center and monitored all aspects of operations during exercises and real-world response, effectively coordinating and synchronizing whole-team efforts. Show less

Civil Support Team Survey Team Leader

• Sep 2004 - Jul 2007

• Developed and supervised the implementation of site entry and sampling plans for areas of suspected WMD use.• Developed the Survey Team’s Standard Operating Guidelines, when little to no doctrinal guidance existed, and trained the team in WMD response, passed evaluations and met validation requirements.• Established strong working relationships with first responders and HAZMAT teams across Nebraska which built trust among our organizations created enduring partnerships.• Supported local responders and the EPA in location of displaced HASMAT during Hurricane Katrina.• Primary planner who developed CBRN detection and response plans in support of four national security special events, ensuring the protection of hundreds of thousands of people.• Influenced national-level doctrine and program development by providing expert judgement to working groups as they developed new policies and procedures. Show less

Chemical Officer / Battle Captain

• Sep 2003 - Aug 2004

• Effectively communicated requirements throughout the organization by producing daily operational guidance enabling successful completion of missions. • During riots in Kosovo, made the timely and effective decision to send troops to provide life support to an injured civilian, saving his life. • Supervised the tactical operations center and communicated the status of operations to the higher headquarters ensuring their ability to maintain a common operating picture. • Effectively communicated requirements throughout the organization by producing daily operational guidance enabling successful completion of missions. • During riots in Kosovo, made the timely and effective decision to send troops to provide life support to an injured civilian, saving his life. • Supervised the tactical operations center and communicated the status of operations to the higher headquarters ensuring their ability to maintain a common operating picture.