Experience

U.S. Central Command

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Operations, Joint Operations Center

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL Assigned to U.S. Central Command’s (USCENTCOM) 24/7 Joint Operation Cent (JOC). Chief of Operations (CHOPS) maintains continuous, theater-wide situational awareness and reporting on all Joint Force operations in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility to include Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) in Iraq and Syria and Resolute Support (RS) in Afghanistan pertaining to joint military operations in the 21 USCENTCOM countries. The CHOPS provides timely, accurate and… Show more Assigned to U.S. Central Command’s (USCENTCOM) 24/7 Joint Operation Cent (JOC). Chief of Operations (CHOPS) maintains continuous, theater-wide situational awareness and reporting on all Joint Force operations in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility to include Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) in Iraq and Syria and Resolute Support (RS) in Afghanistan pertaining to joint military operations in the 21 USCENTCOM countries. The CHOPS provides timely, accurate and actionable information to the USCENTCOM J3 Director of Operations and Commander, Components, Joint Task Forces, adjacent Combatant Command Centers, and National Military Command Center (NMCC). He/she provides a single point of expertise for J3 on all theater-wide operations. The CHOPS provides timely, insightful, strategically relevant data/products for USCENTCOM Commander, Components and Joint Task Forces, NMCC, and Interagency Partners. He/she directs, supervises, and provide guidance over 30 permanent and service augmented personnel in the JOC.

• Director, Secretary of the Joint Staff

  • Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

  MacDill AFB (Tampa, FL) Provides administrative assistance and executive management support to the Commander U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff (CoS), and Deputy CoS. Primary Functions of the SJS are: Administrative management; Prepares, coordinates, and disseminates policy for staff administrative operations; Monitors compliance with command policies; Administers the command conference oversight and all reporting requirements to the Deputy Chief Management Officer as required; and… Show more Provides administrative assistance and executive management support to the Commander U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff (CoS), and Deputy CoS. Primary Functions of the SJS are: Administrative management; Prepares, coordinates, and disseminates policy for staff administrative operations; Monitors compliance with command policies; Administers the command conference oversight and all reporting requirements to the Deputy Chief Management Officer as required; and Responsible for oversight of the Task Management Tool (TMT) for USCENTCOM. As Director, plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Directorate as a critical link facilitating actions between CENTCOM (CC) Command Group, CC Component Commands, Joint Staff and Office of the Secretary of Defense. Serves as the command focal point for interagency workflow, human resources, and financial management. Serves as Senior Supervisory Management Analyst for the HQ USCENTCOM SJS. Performs all duties in absence of the Deputy Chief of Staff. Additional Duties: Oversight of FOIA/Records, Commo Sections, and HQ Superintendents and Interpreters.



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim Director of Protocol, U.S. Central Command

  • Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

  MacDill AFB (Tampa, FL) Responsible to CDR of USCENTCOM, DCDR and through the DCoS for all protocol matters. Ensures itineraries, billeting, transportation, meals, gifting, etc. are arranged for all Command Group Distinguished Visitors (DV). Provides guidance and assistance on all protocol matters to USCENTCOM directorates. Also, manages CDR's Official Representation Funds and coordinates protocol requirements with USSOCOM and 6 AMW.



U.S. Army Field Artillery School (USAFAS); U.S. Army

• Deputy Assistant Commandant

  • Jun 2020 - Sep 2021

  Fort Sill, Oklahoma Serves as the principal ARNG representative at the USAFAS providing advice and assistance to the Commandant, Assistant Commandant, Deputy Commandant, FCoE DCG-ARNG (FA), and FCoE Chief of Staff on matters pertaining to the ARNG. Ensures the ARNG perspective as identified by the Chief, NGB and Director ARNG is fully integrated during formulation of training strategies and doctrine effecting force structure, modernization and readiness of the ARNG FA force. Ensures ARNG input is provided in the… Show more Serves as the principal ARNG representative at the USAFAS providing advice and assistance to the Commandant, Assistant Commandant, Deputy Commandant, FCoE DCG-ARNG (FA), and FCoE Chief of Staff on matters pertaining to the ARNG. Ensures the ARNG perspective as identified by the Chief, NGB and Director ARNG is fully integrated during formulation of training strategies and doctrine effecting force structure, modernization and readiness of the ARNG FA force. Ensures ARNG input is provided in the development of FA training initiatives, FA doctrine and leader training programs to ensure ARNG perspectives are included. Responsible for the management of all ARNG FA officers attending USAFAS courses. Assists in the development of resident and distributive training products for ARNG Field Artillery units. Provides assistance to the USAFAS Commandant's Staff in all matters pertaining to ARNG student attendance in IMT, PME and FC courses. Show less



188th Infantry Brigade, First Army; U.S. Army

• Deputy Commanding Officer

  • Jun 2019 - May 2020

  Fort Stewart, Georgia Serves as Brigade Deputy Commander for a multi-component Combined Arms Training Brigade with six AC Battalions (Infantry, Armor, Artillery, Air Defense, Engineer, and Support), five RC Battalions (four Combat Support / Combat Service Support and one Logistics Support), and a multicomponent HHC. Trains and mentors Army National Guard and US Army Reserve BCTs, RFP-D, Ready-X, FRUs, and other formations undergoing post-mobilization training for deployment to combat and to the National Capital… Show more Serves as Brigade Deputy Commander for a multi-component Combined Arms Training Brigade with six AC Battalions (Infantry, Armor, Artillery, Air Defense, Engineer, and Support), five RC Battalions (four Combat Support / Combat Service Support and one Logistics Support), and a multicomponent HHC. Trains and mentors Army National Guard and US Army Reserve BCTs, RFP-D, Ready-X, FRUs, and other formations undergoing post-mobilization training for deployment to combat and to the National Capital Region in support of Division East, First Army tasks. Assists Commander to ensure Combatant Commanders receive fully-trained, combat ready forces. Within the Brigade, develops adaptive, agile, balanced, resourceful, and innovative leaders for our Army. Sustains Army Families to preserve this tremendous National asset. Develops and sustains strong partnerships with Fort Stewart, 3rd Infantry Division, and the local community. Provides oversight of a $23 Million budget. Show less



188th Infantry Brigade, First Army; U.S. Army

• Brigade Executive Officer

  • Jun 2018 - 2019

  Fort Stewart, Georgia Executive Officer of an Infantry Brigade consisting 694 uniformed members and 15 Department of the Army civilians organized in an HHC, six active component training battalions and five reserve component training battalions arrayed across multiple states responsible for training support and mobilization operations to National Guard and US Army Reserve units across the southeastern United States. Provides oversight, supervision, training, and coordination to the BDE Staff sections consisting of… Show more Executive Officer of an Infantry Brigade consisting 694 uniformed members and 15 Department of the Army civilians organized in an HHC, six active component training battalions and five reserve component training battalions arrayed across multiple states responsible for training support and mobilization operations to National Guard and US Army Reserve units across the southeastern United States. Provides oversight, supervision, training, and coordination to the BDE Staff sections consisting of Personnel and Administration, Intelligence, Operations, Plans, Training, Logistics, Maintenance, Communications, Medical, Budget sections and Specialty Staff elements composed of Legal, Unit Ministry, Sexual Assault Response and Victim Advocate functions. Responsible for the fiscal management of $4.6 million annual budget. Develop and sustain strong relationships with Fort Stewart Installation, 3rd ID, 1A, 1A Division East and 85th RSC Staff. Show less



Fires Center of Excellance, Capability Development Integration Directorate; U.S. Army

• Chief, New Equipment Training and Integration Team (NET-IT)

  • Jun 2016 - 2018

  Fort Sill, Oklahoma Develop, coordinate, plan and execute training strategies for all new and displaced Field Artillery (FA) and Air Defense Artillery (ADA) lethal and non-lethal systems; follow regulatory (AR 350-1) and TRADOC directives to execute Doctrine and Tactics Training (DTT), New Equipment Training (NET), Displaced Equipment Training (DET) and Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) for Artillery Systems; provide Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to the Program Managers (PMs) and TRADOC Capability Managers (TCMs) for… Show more Develop, coordinate, plan and execute training strategies for all new and displaced Field Artillery (FA) and Air Defense Artillery (ADA) lethal and non-lethal systems; follow regulatory (AR 350-1) and TRADOC directives to execute Doctrine and Tactics Training (DTT), New Equipment Training (NET), Displaced Equipment Training (DET) and Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) for Artillery Systems; provide Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to the Program Managers (PMs) and TRADOC Capability Managers (TCMs) for FA and ADA system combat development, and testing. Serves as the liaison between NET units and the FCOE. Responsible for training 27 NCOs in their various FA and ADA disciplines. Show less



Fires Center of Excellance, Capability Development Integration Directorate; U.S. Army

• Assistant TCM BCT Fires

  • Jun 2015 - 2016

  Fort Sill, Oklahoma Assistant TCM, BCT Fires (IBCT/SBCT)), advise the TCM on all Survey, M109A6 (Paladin) sustainment, and M284A2 Chrome Cannon Tube matters and represent him in his absence. Advise the capabilities development and fielding of the next generation IPADS-G and maintain situational awareness on M109A7 / PIM development and integration into ABCT formations. Provide Field Artillery related direction and guidance to Army capability developers to assist in the synchronization and integration of Materiel… Show more Assistant TCM, BCT Fires (IBCT/SBCT)), advise the TCM on all Survey, M109A6 (Paladin) sustainment, and M284A2 Chrome Cannon Tube matters and represent him in his absence. Advise the capabilities development and fielding of the next generation IPADS-G and maintain situational awareness on M109A7 / PIM development and integration into ABCT formations. Provide Field Artillery related direction and guidance to Army capability developers to assist in the synchronization and integration of Materiel solutions to meet user requirements. Work directly with DA G-8 (Army) and the Towed Artillery Systems Program Management and Self-Propelled Howitzer Systems offices to develop the long term fielding and training plan/schedule for end user services. Coordinate capability integration with other TRADOC centers, FORSCOM, Army/Joint Staffs, DOD, International Partners and Industry. Show less



ARNG-TRN

• DL Capabilities Section Chief

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  ARNG Training Division; 111 South George Mason Dr; Arlington, VA 22204 Manage the delivery component of the ARNG Distributed Learning (DL) Program, comprised of a nationwide network of 334 ARNG DL Classrooms with over 4,800 workstations and video-tele-training systems. Monitor fiscal execution of a Federal program implemented at the State level through Appendix 40 to the Master Cooperative Agreement, funded with $21M annually. Supervise a staff of 7 contractors and coordinate with 54 State/Territory DL Program Administrators (SDLPAs) to ensure the Program attains… Show more Manage the delivery component of the ARNG Distributed Learning (DL) Program, comprised of a nationwide network of 334 ARNG DL Classrooms with over 4,800 workstations and video-tele-training systems. Monitor fiscal execution of a Federal program implemented at the State level through Appendix 40 to the Master Cooperative Agreement, funded with $21M annually. Supervise a staff of 7 contractors and coordinate with 54 State/Territory DL Program Administrators (SDLPAs) to ensure the Program attains training and operational objectives. Validate requirements, allocate funds, provide execution guidance, and reconcile annual close-outs with SDLPAs and United States Property and Fiscal Officers (USPFOs). Review, prioritize, and monitor technical support along with configuration and asset management, equipment procurement and technical refresh. Plan, coordinate, and implement DL equipment and technical support with Project Directorate (PD) Reserve Component Automation Systems (RCAS). Show less



First Army Division West; U.S. Army

• Assistant MOB Chief

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Fort Hood, Texas Serves as the mobilization (MOB) operations and plans and program advisor for G3 of First Army, Division West (1ADW). Plans work to be accomplished, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion. Provides timely review of MOB planning documents within prescribed deadlines and resolution of MOB issues within 1ADW. Reviews defense, joint and service planning documents and directives to ensure compliance with all stated directives. Advises the Division G3 by… Show more Serves as the mobilization (MOB) operations and plans and program advisor for G3 of First Army, Division West (1ADW). Plans work to be accomplished, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion. Provides timely review of MOB planning documents within prescribed deadlines and resolution of MOB issues within 1ADW. Reviews defense, joint and service planning documents and directives to ensure compliance with all stated directives. Advises the Division G3 by formulating policy involving the relationship and impact of assigned MOB missions within Division West Area of Responsibility. Supervises Mobilization Training Center (MTC) Action Officers on personnel and equipment resource requests to support Deployment Expeditionary Force (DEF) Unit post-mob training. Show less



HQ, First Army Division West; Fort Hood, TX

• G3 Training Officer

  • Feb 2011 - Jun 2012

  HQ, 1ADW; Bldg 410, 761st Tank Battalion Ave; Ft Hood, TX 76544 Responsible for the acquisition, equipment requirements and resourcing of training enablers to include Subject Matter Experts and Observer Controller Trainers for subordinate training support brigades within First Army, Division West. Responsible for the implementation of training standards set forth by higher commands and theater in support of ongoing operations, to include OEF, OND, and GTMO. Provides division commander, staff sections and major subordinate commands with guidance, analysis… Show more Responsible for the acquisition, equipment requirements and resourcing of training enablers to include Subject Matter Experts and Observer Controller Trainers for subordinate training support brigades within First Army, Division West. Responsible for the implementation of training standards set forth by higher commands and theater in support of ongoing operations, to include OEF, OND, and GTMO. Provides division commander, staff sections and major subordinate commands with guidance, analysis and acquisition of current training requirements and ensures integration of same at all levels. Assists with planning and execution of Joint Assessments and Notification of Sourcing + 60 (NOS +60) conferences. Provides advice to subordinate Brigades on all matters related to training. Prepares training related OPORDS and FRAGOS as needed. Show less