Experience

Team Red, White & Blue

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is a registered 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2010 as the nation's premiere veteran health and wellness organization. Team RWB guides veterans through their own health and wellness journey with real-life and virtual opportunities focused on building a healthier lifestyle. Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is a registered 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2010 as the nation's premiere veteran health and wellness organization. Team RWB guides veterans through their own health and wellness journey with real-life and virtual opportunities focused on building a healthier lifestyle.



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Management and Development

  • Jun 1994 - Present

  Oversaw 100+ hiring actions focused on maintaining a quality organization.• Developed and evaluated the organizational leadership talent of 61 subordinate business unit leaders to ensure mission accomplishment and the readiness of top talent to take on additional responsibilities.• Developed and led an internal professional development program.• Directed the temporary promotions of numerous employees to fill short term vacancies.

• Work History

  • Jun 1994 - Present

  • Chief of Staff, US Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (2022 - 2023)• Commander, 2d Security Force Assistance Brigade, Fort Bragg, NC (2020- 2022)• Chief of Staff at 1st Special Forces Command, Fort Bragg, NC (2019-2020)• Chief Operating Officer at 1st Special Forces Command, Fort Bragg, NC (2018-2019)• Commander Special Forces Command Forward - Lebanon (2017-2018)• Special Forces Battalion Commander (2014-2016)• Chief Operating Officer at US Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School (2013-2014)• Commanding Generals Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Operations Officer at Special Forces Command (2011-2013)• Special Forces Battalion Executive Officer (2010-2011)• Special Forces Battalion Chief Operations Officer (2009-2010)• Special Forces Company Commander and Consultant to the Afghan Army and Police (2008-2009)• Deputy Operations Officer at Special Operations Command Pacific, Hawai’i (2004-2006)• Team Leader, Assistant Battalion Operations Officer, and Detachment Commander; 3rd Special Forces Group (2001-2004)• NATO Exercises Planning Officer, US Army Europe (1998-2000)• Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, Battalion Intelligence Chief; Battalion Personnel Chief; (1995-1998) Show less

• Executive Leadership

  • May 1994 - Oct 2023

  • Held chief leadership position providing executive level vision, climate, business strategy, management and accountability for an organization encompassing 23,000+ employees, a $423 million operating budget and over $5 billion in material assets.• Directed the training management, strategic planning, operations and marshaling of resources to the most productive uses for an organization of over 23,000 employees conducting global operations across 100 countries. Supported and validated all requirements for the five-year budget cycle, new equipment and the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare School and Center of Excellence. Managed an operational and training budget of $423 million.• Led 1,500 employee organization in high risk environment maintaining #1 ranking among 14 peers.• Held chief leadership position providing executive level vision, business strategy, management and accountability for an organization encompassing 500+ employees, a $3 million training budget and over $250 million in material assets.• Executed organizational rebalance across a 7,500-member workforce leading to more efficient service execution.• Drove organizational change for 16,000 personnel to meet new operational demands while meeting existing requirements. The organizational change required increased specialized training, interagency support and partnership.• Aligned priorities and vision from two different higher headquarters meeting all directives and goals. Show less



US Army Special Warfare Center (SWC)

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Of Staff

  • Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  • 8,000 Person Organization • 11 Business Units • $113 Million Budget • Locations Nationwide As the Chief of Staff (CoS) at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School I ensure the Nation’s premier special operations generating, and training force develops and enhances the World's Best Military Special Operators. I oversee 15 major staff sub-divisions and oversee the resourcing of 5 separate sub-organizations and schools. • 8,000 Person Organization • 11 Business Units • $113 Million Budget • Locations Nationwide As the Chief of Staff (CoS) at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School I ensure the Nation’s premier special operations generating, and training force develops and enhances the World's Best Military Special Operators. I oversee 15 major staff sub-divisions and oversee the resourcing of 5 separate sub-organizations and schools.



2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commander

  • Jun 2020 - Jul 2022

  • 61 World Class Teams • 10 Countries Commanded an 850 person Security Force Assistance Brigade comprised of five Specialize Advisory Battalions; specially trained and equipped for global deployment in order to conduct sustained security force assistance operations. Responsible for all resourcing and risk associated with planning, preparing, and executing specialized, sensitive operations across the African Continent. Charged with expanding the competitive space in support of United States National Interests; strengthen alliances and partnerships; and deter peer competitors. Show less



1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) - US Army

• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief of Staff

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  • 23,000 Person Organization • 11 Business Units • $159 Million Budget • Locations WorldwideAs the Chief of Staff (CoS) at 1st Special Forces Command I insure the 23,000 people in the Nation’s premier special operations organization possess and employ the professional expertise required to carry out a broad range of operations globally. I oversee 12 major subdivisions and resourcing and management of 11 subordinate organizations. These 12 divisions help to validate and manage a $159 million training and employment budget; they oversee multiple deployments and combat operations spanning the entire globe; they forecast how we will meet the demands of future requirements; and integrate Special Operations Forces with the whole of the United States Government’s Departments and Agencies worldwide. Show less

• Chief Operations Officer

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  • 23,000 Person Organization • 11 Business Units • $159 Million Budget • Locations WorldwideAs the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at 1st Special Forces Command I insure the 23,000 people in the Nation’s premier special operations organization possess and employ the professional expertise required to carry out a broad range of operations globally. I oversee five major sub divisions; a readiness division, a training division, a current operations division, a future operations division and a special activities division. These five divisions help to validate and manage a $159 million training and employment budget; they oversee multiple deployments and combat operations spanning the entire globe; they forecast how we will meet the demands of future requirements; and integrate Special Operations Forces with the whole of the United States Government’s Departments and Agencies worldwide Show less



United States Army Special Operations Command

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Commander, Special Operations Command Forward - Lebanon

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  Served as senior advisor to the Ambassador and Country Team for all special operations efforts in Lebanon. Exercised oversight of all special operations forces (SOF) inside Lebanon's highly sensitive and complex environment. Led the development of multiple training programs in support of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), to include standardization and professionalization efforts for both Lebanese SOF and conventional forces. Led the integration of Military Information Support Operations and Civil-Military Operations (CMO) into LAF efforts and worked directly with the U.S. Country Team and Lebanese Ministry of Defense to tailor equipping and training efforts to optimize the LAF's ability to meet current and emerging threats, both from internal and external sources Show less



3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) - US Army

• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Battalion Commander

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  • 21 World Class Teams (Green Berets) • 10 Countries • 300+ Combat Missions Commanded a 436 person Special Forces Battalion comprised of three Special Forces Companies, Headquarters Detachment and a Support Company. Plan, prepare and execute Special Operations in support of specialized, sensitive operations in the Middle East and on the African Continent. Trained and employed 21 Special Forces cross functional teams Unconventional Warfare, Direct Action, Foreign Internal Defense, Special Reconnaissance and Counter-Insurgency activities. Simultaneously maintained specialized capabilities in language, Advanced Special Operations, Close Quarter Battle, Desert Mobility Operations, Mountaineering, Underwater Operations, and airborne (parachute) infiltration methods. Show less