Experience

USAF Air War College
• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Student

  • Jul 2023 - Present


25th Infantry Division

• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Battalion Commander

  • Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

  Commander of a composite field artillery battalion consisting of two batteries of M119A3 and one battery of M777A2 howitzers, a headquarters battery, and a forward support company in direct support of an infantry brigade combat team regionally aligned to USINDOPACOM; capable of deploying for any worldwide contingency; responsible for all aspects of operations of the battalion; supervises safety and risk mitigation; maintains Mission Essential Task List proficiency at the platoon, battery, and battalion levels; responsible for the development, training, health, and welfare of 609 Soldiers, NCOs, officers, and their families; manages a $3 million annual budget; manages maintenance and accountability of 18 howitzers, six radars, and over 200 wheeled vehicles all valued in excess of $150 million. Show less



United States Army Human Resources Command

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Field Artillery Lieutenant Colonel Assignment Officer

  • Dec 2018 - Apr 2021

  Responsible for the world-wide identification, assignment, management, retention and professional development of over 350 Field Artillery (FA) Lieutenant Colonels. Assignments for officers include Joint Manning Document billets, FA Battalions, Institutional commands, Army and Joint Staffs, MACOM Staffs, Reserve Component Advisors, World-wide Augmentees, and numerous positions throughout the Department of Defense. Ensures that units in the Army have the Field Artillery Officers required to accomplish their missions. Responsible for the preparation of each file for promotion, Senior Service College (SSC), Battalion Command, Professor of Military Science, and other boards. Advises the Field Artillery Branch Chief and the Chief of Operations Division on all matters related to the career management of officers. Show less



101st Airborne Divison, U.S. Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Brigade Operations Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

  Brigade Operations Officer for the forward-deployed 101st Airborne Division Artillery Force Field Artillery Headquarters (FFA HQ) in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Afghanistan. Principal staff officer responsible for preparing FFA HQ plans and orders, exercising control of five subordinate fires delivery and target acquisition formations, and delivering timely and effective fire support. Provides recommendations to the Commander on field artillery organization for combat, mission command, and coverage of the Combined-Joint Area of Operations-Afghanistan (CJOA-A) by US Army and Marine field artillery, air defense, and radar assets; provides technical oversight of the training and assessment of all field artillery assets throughout the CJOA-A. Orchestrates the synchronization and integration of coalition fires advising efforts to Afghan National Army and Afghan Air Force joint fires formations as part of combined arms maneuver. Show less

• Battalion Executive Officer

  • Mar 2017 - Jan 2018

  Executive Officer for the 1-320th Field Artillery Regiment, a composite field artillery battalion comprised of two M119A3 and one M777A2 towed howitzer batteries, providing direct support to 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Second in command and primary advisor to the commander. Led, directed, and trained the battalion staff in the planning, preparation, and execution of all tactical and administrative operations. Responsible for the combat readiness of 646 Soldiers, 12 M119A3 howitzers, 6 M777 howitzers, a Q36 radar, four Q50 radars, and a fleet of over a hundred vehicles. Managed information flow within and external to the battalion to include personnel, operations, training, logistics, and battle command. Show less

• Brigade Fire Support Officer

  • Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

  Brigade Fire Support Officer for 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), forward deployed in northern Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve-Iraq. Served as the advisor to the maneuver commander and his staff on fire support; planned, coordinated, synchronized, and employed all available joint, coalition, and partnered fire support systems to include field artillery, attack aviation, and close air support within the brigade's scheme of maneuver. Responsible for assisting in training fire support and maneuver leaders on the capabilities, limitations, and procedures involved in synchronizing fire support as part of combined arms maneuver in combat operations. Responsible for the training, combat readiness, employment, and welfare of the brigade lethal effects cell and all related equipment. Show less



United States Department of the Army

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senate Legislative Liaison

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Legislative Liaison who served as a representative for the Secretary of the Army in the United States Senate. Responsible for maintaining liaison with 11 Senators and personal staff, as well as various Legislative Committees. Acted as the Army's focal point of contact to Member offices and Committees on matters of mutual interest to the Legislative Branch and Army. Planned, coordinated, and accompanied members of the legislative branch on world-wide investigative missions for the purpose of oversight. Ensured timely and accurate responses to constituent requests for assistance and information. Promoted legislative objectives and programs that benefit the manning, training, equipping, and sustaining of the Army. Show less

• Operations Officer - Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Legislative Planner in the Congressional Operations Division for the Chief Legislative Liaison (CLL), an Army Secretariat level organization. Developed and refined General Officer (GO) engagement plans. Identified and developed broad engagement strategies and specific engagement plans for House and Senate Legislative Liaisons to implement in support of Army priorities. Developed Initial Member of Congress Engagement plans for incoming and reelected members of the 114th Congress. Produced plans, orders, and instructions to execute the Chief of Legislative Liaison's intent. Completed the Command and General Staff Officer Course from January 2014 to April 2014, graduating first of 64 students. Show less



United States Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Congressional Defense Fellow for Senator Robert P. Casey Jr.

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Congressional Army Fellow for the office of Senator Robert P. Casey Jr, United States Senator for Pennsylvania. Responsible for advising the Senator on military, national security, and other defense-related issues. Responsibilities include drafting legislation, leading and arranging meetings, drafting floor statements and press releases, planning travel, and various liaison duties with all branches of the military. Provides the Senator with research, coordination, and development of policy initiatives relating to the Department of Defense. Plans, coordinates, and conducts meetings between senior Department of Defense leadership, state and local government officials, members of the Defense industrial base, and the Senator on relevant defense topics. Show less



10th Mountain Division, United States Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Battery Commander

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2012

  Commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 4-25 Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. Responsible for the tactical and administrative duties of a forward-deployed Battery in Maiwand District, Khandahar Province, Afghanistan. Accountable for the supervision, training readiness, security, and welfare of 130 Soldiers and over $42 million worth of equipment. Developed and implemented an Afghan National Army leadership academy to train non-commissioned officers. Implemented daily tactical training cumulating in the proficiency of over 346 Afghan Soldiers. Planned and implemented over $2.5 million in force protection measures to better secure over 700 military personnel and civilian contractors on FOB Azizullah. Partnered with elements of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4/3/205 Kandak of the Afghan National Army. Conducted combined medical and command and control training and operations on a daily basis. Show less

• Battalion Assistant Operations Officer / Operations Officer

  • Oct 2009 - Sep 2011

  Primary Planner for the Afghanistan-deployed 4-25 Field Artillery Regiment, assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team. Assisted the operations officer in the command and control of three field artillery batteries, 1 forward support company, and 380 soldiers during combat operations. Analyzed the integration of Afghan security forces, Afghan intelligence services, and NATO forces within Wardak Province, and made recommendations to structurally and organizationally improve operations. Upon return from deployment, served as the Operations Officer for a period of three months. Show less

• Squadron Fire Support Officer

  • Jun 2005 - Dec 2008

  Primary advisor during a 15-month deployment to central Iraq on fire support utilization and coordination to an attack and reconnaissance helicopter squadron (3-17 CAV). Supervised and tracked the missions of 30 aircraft, 87 pilots, and 438 soldiers. Created and incorporated an artillery terrain denial program under helicopter observation, reducing enemy ability to influence terrain. Served as the editor-in-chief for the re-writing of the Squadron's Tactical Standing Operating Procedures. Primary advisor during a 15-month deployment to central Iraq on fire support utilization and coordination to an attack and reconnaissance helicopter squadron (3-17 CAV). Supervised and tracked the missions of 30 aircraft, 87 pilots, and 438 soldiers. Created and incorporated an artillery terrain denial program under helicopter observation, reducing enemy ability to influence terrain. Served as the editor-in-chief for the re-writing of the Squadron's Tactical Standing Operating Procedures.



2nd Infantry Division - Korea

• South Korea
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Battalion Assistant Operations Officer

  • Nov 2004 - May 2005

  Served as the Assistant Operations Officer for 1-15 Field Artillery Regiment. Assisted in the planning, execution, and assessment of battle-focused training in support of U.S. Forces Korea's war plan. Assisted in the deployment of the tactical operations center and the command and control of five artillery batteries, 760 soldiers, and 170 combat vehicles. Coordinated the operations of five subordinate units during three external battalion evaluations, ensuring all personnel were combat trained for the defense of the Republic of Korea Show less

• Company Fire Support Officer

  • May 2004 - Nov 2004

  Company Fire Support Officer for C Company, 2-72nd Armor Regiment. Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all available fire support assets. Directly supervises three personnel and the employment of a Bradley Fire Support Vehicle with associated digital and communication equipment valued at $1 million. Coordinated artillery support for the U.S. and South Korean armies during the two-week Operation Ulchi Focus Lens, the world's largest computerized command and control exercise, resulting in evaluating and improving crisis action measures and procedures for war plans in the defense of the Republic of Korea. Show less