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2009 National Defense University, National War College
 
  • First traditional Wisconsin Army National Guardsman to be selected.
  • Nations “Ivy League” institution for strategic studies www.ndu.edu
 
2005 – Present Colonel, WI Army National Guard Joint Staff
 
  • Responsible for planning and execution of military response to domestic operations, man-made incidents or natural disasters.
  • Dodge County 1st county to receive National Guard troops during 2008 flooding operations
  • Columbia Chemical explosion/fire – National Guard troops on scene within two hours to assist in critical chemical survey and assessment, as well as aviation over flight.
 
2004 – 2005 Commander, Regional Command East, Gardez, Afghanistan
  • Awarded the Bronze Star for leadership and excellence
  • Awarded the Army Commendation Medal with “V” device
  • Commanded hundreds of U.S. and NATO forces and oversight of over 5,000 Afghanistan Army soldiers in combat zone.
 
2001 – 2002 Commander, TF Noble Badger – WI Airport Security Operations
  • Responsibility for National Guard security operations at nine Wisconsin Airports, in response to the September 11, 2001 World Trade Tower and Pentagon terrorist attacks.
  • National recognized for training program
  • Received Meritorious Service Medal for Excellence
 
2001 – 2003 Commander, 2-127th Infantry Battalion – 464 soldiers
  • Provide leadership and training to 464 warriors located in various locations, Appleton, Fond du Lac, Ripon, Green Bay, and Waupun.
  • Received Meritorious Serve Medal for excellence in strength management and leadership.
 
2001 Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Major General James Blaney for “earning the respect of subordinates, peers, and supervisors alike while coordinating complex issues with county, state and federal agencies.”
 
1999 – 2001 Commander, 54th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team
  • Ranked No.1 unit of its kind in the United States.
  • First military response unit during a Domestic Terrorism event.
  • Certified instructor at the national level for Terrorism related training/courses.
  • Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel
1999 Executive Officer for 1-632 Armor Battalion – 450 soldiers
 
1998 Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Major General James Blaney for “aggressiveness and determination always ensuring mission accomplishment.”
 
1996 Awarded the Army Commendation Medal by Brigadier General Paul Ott, for “Meritorious service and outstanding leadership style.”
 
1994 Awarded the “Bronze Medallion – Order of Saint George” by Major General Paul Funk, Fort Knox, KY, for “superior leadership skills, successful command, and technical and tactical competence.”
 
1993 – 96 Commander, HHC, 32d Infantry Brigade – 310 soldiers
  • 1994 - Recipient of the CW4 Jack Emery Award for superior Mess Section in the 32d Infantry Brigade
  • Promoted to the rank of Major.
 
1994 Wisconsin’s nominee as “Best Captain” for the national General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award.
 
1990-1993 Commander Troop “E” 105th Cavalry – 152 soldiers
  • 1990 - Recipient of the General Zeuhlsdorf Award for Best Unit in the 32d Infantry Brigade
  • 1991 & 1992 – Recipient of the CW4 Jack Emery Award for superior Mess Section in the 32d Infantry Brigade
  • Promoted to the rank of Captain
 
1993 Awarded Army Achievement Medal by Brigadier General James G. Blaney for “exemplary performance.”
 
1993 Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Major General Jerald Slack, for “giving unselfishly of himself”
 
1992 Awarded Army Commendation Medal by Secretary Stone, Secretary of Army for “extraordinary efforts and accomplishments.”
 
Inducted into the “Order of the Spur” for distinguished Cavalry skills and Armor expertise.
 
1990 Awarded the Army Achievement Medal by LTC Stephen Mayheu for “leadership, energy, motivation, and Public Relations Program.”
 
1988 Awarded the Army Commendation Medal by Brigadier General Elmer Simonson for “leadership, organizational skills, and enhancing moral.”
 
1984 Assigned as Military Police Platoon Leader – Germany, REFORGER ’86.
 
1978 Enlisted into the WI Army National Guard, Co. A, 2-127th Infantry, Waupun at the age of 17.