Academic & Thought Leadership
2024 – Present
Adjunct Professor
KEUKA COLLEGE CHINA PROGRAM
Delivers undergraduate instruction in strategy, leadership, and business within international academic environments, integrating real-world strategic application into curriculum design.
- Develops and delivers strategy-focused curriculum aligned with global academic standards
- Integrates real-world case studies, emerging technologies, and applied learning methodologies
- Strengthens critical thinking and analytical capabilities through structured evaluation and feedback
- Promotes academic integrity and high-performance learning environments
2020 – 2025
Adjunct Online Faculty
UNIVERSITY OF THE PEOPLE
Delivered graduate and undergraduate business education in a global online environment, with emphasis on strategy, leadership, and organizational effectiveness.
- Revised MBA capstone curriculum to improve academic rigor and alignment with program outcomes
- Enhanced student engagement through applied business scenarios and interactive learning approaches
- Recognized for strong student and peer evaluations reflecting instructional effectiveness
- Contributed to development of grading frameworks and academic standards
Executive & Strategic Leadership
2013 – 2017
Deputy Director, Strategy & Integration
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY G-4
Led enterprise-level strategy initiatives within one of the largest and most complex organizations in the federal government, advancing national emergency response readiness and interagency coordination.
- Directed national-level strategy for mass fatality response, aligning federal, state, and private sector stakeholders
- Achieved $6.2M in cost savings through strategic consolidation and operational efficiency initiatives
- Led large-scale infrastructure alignment across European operations to support national security priorities
- Strengthened cross-sector collaboration, improving preparedness and execution across multiple agencies
- Advised senior leadership on enterprise risk, strategic priorities, and operational integration
2010 – 2012
Chief, Strategic Management & Planning
U.S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
Spearheaded enterprise transformation through the design and implementation of a comprehensive strategic management framework supporting executive decision-making.
- Led adoption of an enterprise-wide campaign plan and strategic management system
- Established governance frameworks to align strategy, performance management, and execution
- Founded the Federal Strategic Planning Center of Expertise to enhance cross-agency collaboration
- Advised senior executives on organizational transformation, performance improvement, and long-term strategy
- Recognized with the Goodman Award for excellence in strategic management practices
2004 – 2010
Chief Plans, Policy, & Strategy
SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND SOUTH
Oversaw strategy, policy, and planning for multinational and interagency operations in high-risk, high-stakes environments.
- Designed and implemented strategy that prevented a terrorist attack targeting critical infrastructure in New York City
- Developed operational strategy supporting the successful rescue of U.S. hostages in Colombia
- Authored command strategy securing $40M in mission-critical funding aligned to national priorities
- Directed development of regional campaign plans aligning operations with U.S. national security objectives
- Advised senior U.S. and international leaders, including four-star flag officers and congressional stakeholders
Military Leadership
1978 – 2007
Lieutenant Colonel, Special Forces
U.S ARMY
Distinguished career in leadership, operations, and strategic planning across global assignments, including combat and multinational environments.
- Led complex operations in high-risk environments requiring strategic planning and execution
- Developed expertise in leadership, risk management, and mission-critical decision-making
- Built and led high-performing teams across diverse cultural and operational contexts
