Innovative senior leader with successes in complex operations planning and execu tion across a diverse range of functions

and programs in both domestic and international settings. Expertise in air and ground transportation, maintenance, logistics, and crisis/contingency response operations. A quick lear ner, critical thinker, and results -focused solution developer. Adept at building collaboration and leading diverse , matrixed internal and external teams to address critical priority issues. Effective communicator skilled at exe cutive coordination and briefing senior executive leadership. Known for optimizing people, planning and processes to achieve challenging goals. PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS Operations Management Change Management Program Management Training Management Strategic Planning Aviation / Transportation Logistics / Maintenance Critica l Thinking / Analysis Process Improvement Professional Development Policy / Procedure Design Innovation / Solutions Strategic Communication Collaborative Relationships Culture Development Team Building / Coaching SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS * Directed federal military support across North America for national and intern ational events such as the Winter Olympics. Implemented changes based on evolving situations and ensured sy nchronized support. One of seven leaders managing Army resourcing to global organizations. Directed training and readiness for headquarters and subordinate organizations with 10,000 employees. Managed a diverse, multi-functi onal 140-person staff, collaborating with other federal agencies and with foreign militaries. Oversaw u tilization of $120 million headquarters budget and validated subordinate unit equipment and training resour cing. RESULT: Balanced fiscal responsibility and the safe, efficient execution of politically sensitive operat ions without negative incidents. * Led multiple enterprise transformations including comprehensive unit reorganiz ation and major headquarters restructuring. Directed complete refit of a 350-person unit with 30 aircraft an d 100 vehicles. Oversaw aircraft fielding, on-site system training, and processing of new personnel and equipment . Adapted unit operations to new design, sustained external customer support, and transferred $400 million in equ ipment ahead of schedule. Led consolidation of operations, planning, and international functions for an 800-pe rson senior command staff. Tailored and implemented new organizational and process designs while conducting high tem po operational support. RESULT: Improved organizational effectiveness, while sustaining complex operati ons and customer support. * Managed operational planning and implementation of a $2.2 billion national eme rgency response program. Established and led internal and external planning teams and conferences to vali date and refine existing plans and to develop and coordinate new solutions. Worked with diverse stakeholders to bui ld consensus for implementation plans. Provided program updates across senior leadership. RESULT: Delivered a fu

lly coordinated concept and implementation plan, establishing a trained and ready 8000-person response force phased in over two years. * Developed and implemented effective aviation, logistics and maintenance manage ment systems supporting complex, high demand operations. Designed comprehensive air and ground maintenan ce and logistics programs for multiple aircraft and vehicle organizations. Provided 30,000 hours of annual av iation support while exceeding operational standards by 12%. Planned and executed logistics support for an avi ation organization with 117 aircraft, 307 vehicles, and 1500 employees. Developed external coordination requ irements, managed a $16 million budget, and oversaw $750 million in facilities. Trained and led 240 employees w ith 90 vehicles to provide continuous multi-site ground supply, aircraft and vehicle refuel, food service, and medical support operations. RESULT: Consistently exceeded operational standards, sustaining customer suppor t within safety, training, and budget limitations. * Directed and led both long term contingency and near term execution planning f or Department of Defense support to federal agencies and foreign armies across North America. Analyzed, c oordinated and validated all Army federal domestic requirements, enhancing programming and resourcing. Collaborat ively developed a critical five-year plan for international training, exchanges, and equipping with foreign military and US federal experts. Implemented a $12.5 million law enforcement support program, effectively analyzing requireme nts and coordinating execution. Developed a marketing strategy and innovative concepts for mission resourcing to overcome reduced force availability. Developed and coordinated three national level inter-agency confe rences rehearsing federal, state and military leadership on hurricane impact response. Established a collaborativ e aviation response plan for federal support across eight coastal states. RESULT: Planned and implemented pre dictable, programmable systems to improve plan execution and increase efficiency. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE U.S. ARMY, Colonel 1986 - 2011 Chief Operating Officer, US Army North, San Antonio, TX 2009 - 2011 Director of International Affairs, US Army North, San Antonio, TX 2009 Director of Future Operations, US Army North, San Antonio, TX 2007 - 2009 CEO/Commander, Aviation Battalion, Clarksville, TN and Kirkuk, Iraq 2004 - 2006 Operations Division Chief - Counter Drug Support, El Paso, TX 2001 - 2004 Battalion Operations Manager, Clarksville, TN and Pyongtaek, Korea 1998 - 2001 Personnel and Training Coordinator, Dothan, AL 1996 - 1997 Executive Assistant to Commanding General (Aide de Camp), Aviation Center, Dotha n, AL 1995 - 1996 Brigade Logistics Officer and Support Company Commander, Fayetteville, NC 1993 - 1994

Operations Planner and Helicopter Company Commander, Fayetteville, NC 1991 - 1992 Battalion Personnel Officer and Helicopter Team Lead, Nuremberg, Germany 1987 - 1990 Distinguished Graduate, Flight Training, Dothan, AL 1986 - 1987 EDUCATION Master of Science in Administration, General Administration, Central Michigan Un iversity, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Bachelor of Arts, with Distinction, Political Science, University of Arizona, Tu cson, Arizona ADDITIONAL VALUE Active Top Secret / SCI US Government Security Clearance Commercial / Instrument Rotorcraft License Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America Microsoft Word Resume Available on Request