Hector Ivan Martinez
Executive Director at U.S. Central Command- Claim this Profile
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Erica Courtney
Absolute common sense oriented. A doer. Passionate leader who looks to the peripheral to solve problems.
Erica Courtney
Absolute common sense oriented. A doer. Passionate leader who looks to the peripheral to solve problems.
Erica Courtney
Absolute common sense oriented. A doer. Passionate leader who looks to the peripheral to solve problems.
Erica Courtney
Absolute common sense oriented. A doer. Passionate leader who looks to the peripheral to solve problems.
Credentials
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International Studies
Escola Superior de GuerraMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Latin American and Brazil Studies
Foreign Service InstituteSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
DOD Small Group Instruction
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Experience
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U.S. Central Command
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jun 2022 - Present
Leads the second largest worldwide Joint team of security cooperation professionals comprising over 190 officers, NCOs, civilians, and contractors supporting bilateral security cooperation objectives with the Egyptian Armed Forces. Directly manages the execution of an over $50 billion cumulative dollar security assistance program to the Government of Egypt. Provides strategic guidance to Senior Defense Officials, the U.S. Ambassador, the U.S. Country Team, U.S. Central Command, the Joint Staff, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Provides advice to U.S. defense corporations on how to conduct both commercial and military sales in the Egyptian defense market. Functions as the central enabler for leveraging the U.S. security assistance program to advance U.S. interests and lines of effort in Egypt.
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U. S. Central Command (USCENTCOM)
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director, Foreign Military Sales Division
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Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
Spearhead a 12-member joint team of security assistance and foreign military sales professionals, including over 120+ supporting senior managers, supervisors, DoD civilians, and DoD contractors. Head the execution of the second largest worldwide security assistance program to the Government of Egypt, with over $50 billion cumulative dollars. Provide strategic guidance to Senior Defense Officials, the US Ambassador, the US Country Team, US Central Command, and the Joint Staff. Advise US defense corporations on how to conduct both commercial and military sales in the Egyptian defense market.
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Joint Task Force-National Capital Region & U.S. Army Military District of Washington
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Joint Staff Officer US Army
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Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
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NORAD & US Northern Command
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Armed Forces
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200 - 300 Employee
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Executive Coordinator, Office of Defense Coordination
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Dec 2018 - Dec 2020
Served as a representative of the Combatant Commander US North Command to Mexico. Led a joint service organization by implementing US military policies and strategies along with coordinating security cooperation activities between the US and Mexican Defense Secretaries. Provided security assistance and promoted foreign military sales, maintaining strong relations with the US Embassy, partner nation military, and security forces. Oversaw the training, mentorship, and welfare of 16 multiservice military personnel and 8 civilians.
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Escola Superior de Guerra
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Brazil
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student, Brazilian War College
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Nov 2017 - Dec 2018
School for future leaders of the Armed Forces, Department of State, and other civilian agencies for high-level policy, command, and staff responsibilities with emphasis on the joint and interagency perspective. School for future leaders of the Armed Forces, Department of State, and other civilian agencies for high-level policy, command, and staff responsibilities with emphasis on the joint and interagency perspective.
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United States Southern Command
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United States
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Armed Forces
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Director Of Operations, Central America and Caribbean Branch
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Aug 2015 - Sep 2017
Led comprehensive activities of two branches consisting of five desk officers. Planned and organized high-profile professional visits of key personnel across Central America and the Caribbean. Collaborated with partner nations, regional organizations, and security forces to develop and maintain effective security plans. Led comprehensive activities of two branches consisting of five desk officers. Planned and organized high-profile professional visits of key personnel across Central America and the Caribbean. Collaborated with partner nations, regional organizations, and security forces to develop and maintain effective security plans.
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Of Operations
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2015
Advised senior stakeholders on security cooperation strategy and Department of state-integrated country strategy (ICS). Oversaw 12-man joint planning and assistance team, mobile training teams, and all professional exchanges with Panamanian public security forces. Led $9M in security assistance funding for timely delivery of program activities. Advised senior stakeholders on security cooperation strategy and Department of state-integrated country strategy (ICS). Oversaw 12-man joint planning and assistance team, mobile training teams, and all professional exchanges with Panamanian public security forces. Led $9M in security assistance funding for timely delivery of program activities.
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WHINSEC, Fort Benning, GA
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Fort Benning, Georgia
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Director, School Specialized Studies
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May 2011 - Jun 2012
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TCM Stryker
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Sep 2009 - Jul 2010
Managed the Stryker Mobile Gun System portfolio. Managed the Stryker Mobile Gun System portfolio.
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Education
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Brazilian National War College
Defense, Political and Strategic studies from the Brazilian Superior College, Military Security Policy and Strategy -
University of Louisville
Master's Degree, Science -
Escola Superior de Guerra
Advanced Political and Strategic Analysis, International Relations and Affairs -
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon
Bachelor's Degree, Science