Chief Operating Officer

• Jan 2021 - Present

Strategic launch manager and director of fulfillment operations. Establishes standards and practices for all workflow inputs Strategic launch manager and director of fulfillment operations. Establishes standards and practices for all workflow inputs

Business Owner

• Mar 2018 - Present

Owner and operations specialist of Salinas Concrete. Established in 2018, Salinas Concrete is a Veteran-owned sustainable concrete provider for Deming, New Mexico and the surrounding area. Salinas Concrete specializes in residential and commercial concrete projects while remaining flexible for new ideas. Salinas Concrete started out as a small father and son project. However, U.S. Navy Veteran, Jose Salinas, and active U.S. Army Special Operations officer, Nick Salinas, quickly realized they could support growth of the local Deming community while still following their dream to work together as a team. Over the next year, Jose and Nick built Salinas Concrete on the foundation of selfless service and team work. They are now proud to offer quality concrete and strive to exceed customer expectations in all aspects of their business. Contact Salinas Concrete for a quote and let Jose and Nick show you why they’re the #1 choice for concrete in the local area. Show less

Chief Operations Officer

• Aug 2019 - Apr 2022

Current and Future Operations Officer and Senior AGR supervisor for Special Operations Detachment-Africa (ABN). Responsible for theater-level, joint special operations planning, coordination, and battle tracking. Develops training strategies, plans, and schedules for the SOD-A staff. Advises the Commander on all operational issues concerning all Texas Special Operations elements. Represents the Commander for all aspects of planning, training and operations as the Senior AGR Supervisor. Additional duties include Leader Planner, Joint Operations Chief, and Training Officer for the unit. Show less

Military Pathways Operations Manager

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2021

Special Forces Detachment Commander

• May 2015 - Jul 2018

Commander of a 12 man Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) responsible for planning and conducting special operations in permissive, semi-permissive and denied or politically sensitive areas, often as the senior US military representative Commander of a 12 man Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) responsible for planning and conducting special operations in permissive, semi-permissive and denied or politically sensitive areas, often as the senior US military representative

Special Forces Company Executive Officer

• Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

Second in command of a Special Forces company consisting of over 80 personnel. Directed and supervised staff planning for Special Operations missions in support of peacetime and wartime objectives in central Asia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Assisted with planning, forecasting and managing of assets valued at $30 million and a budget of $310,000. Managed all administrative functions, equipment maintenance, stock and inventory.

Special Forces Detachment Commander

• Dec 2012 - Jul 2014

Commander of a 12 man Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) responsible for planning and conducting special operations in permissive, semi-permissive and denied or politically sensitive areas, often as the senior US military representative.