About
Highly accomplished executive and decorated military officer with extensive experience in strategic leadership, large-scale transformation, and complex program management across defense, consulting, energy, and non-profit sectors. Drives organizational change, optimizes operations, and enhances communications, leveraging a unique blend of military discipline, business acumen, and entrepreneurial drive to deliver measurable results and foster high-performing teams. Proven ability to lead diverse, global initiatives and advise senior leadership on critical strategic and operational challenges.
Work
U.S. Army (Active Duty)
|Major, Senior Speechwriter to the Commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
Scott AFB, IL, US
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Summary
Currently serves as Senior Speechwriter to the USTRANSCOM Commander, responsible for crafting strategic communications that accurately convey the 4-Star General Officer's vision to a global audience of government, military, and industry leaders.
Highlights
Researched, planned, and developed original written and verbal content, including speeches, talking points, and engagements, to streamline strategic communications for a 4-Star General Officer and Combatant Commander.
Ensured the Commander's vision was accurately and succinctly communicated to diverse global audiences, including U.S. government officials, senior Department of Defense leaders, academia, media, service academies, commercial-industry leaders, Allies, and partners.
Managed high-stakes engagements, translating complex strategic objectives into clear, impactful messages for critical stakeholders.
Remote, US
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Summary
Founded and led Entegrit, a consulting firm delivering high-quality transformation, implementation, and communications leadership to diverse clients across nonprofit, energy, utility, biopharma, and consumer product sectors.
Highlights
Directed transformation, implementation, and human capital consulting for a global assessment & learning nonprofit organization.
Managed Agile project as Scrum Master on a TIBCO upgrade for a global assessment nonprofit, ensuring successful system modernization.
Provided strategy consulting to a Fortune 500 client regarding natural gas and renewables, informing key business decisions.
Led organizational development and Human Capital consulting for a global professional association, optimizing internal structures and talent management.
Drove fundraising transformation for a global nonprofit, resulting in double-digit increases in both donors and dollars.
Conducted change management consulting with a global biopharma organization, resulting in measured improvements in company culture and demonstrated behaviors.
Developed, designed, and monitored roadmaps for a global biopharma organization, ensuring strategic alignment and execution.
Provided consulting and implementation expertise for a multinational conglomerate on the California Energy Data and Reporting System (CEDARS) Cost Effectiveness Tool (CET).
Audited an agile project management team at a global IT firm, identifying areas for efficiency and improvement.
Scott AFB, IL, US
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Summary
As Deputy to the Chief, managed a 22-person team of officers, enlisted personnel, and civilians, overseeing global air-refueling, surface operations, future operations planning, and operational analytics for USTRANSCOM.
Highlights
Led the command's response and planning to the 2024-2025 International Longshoreman Association port strike, ensuring surface delivery of multiple millions of square feet of defense and humanitarian cargo.
Served as the analytics lead for the withdrawal of over $75 million of equipment from Niger and during CENTCOM support in 2023, and in Taiwan support response planning, optimizing resource allocation.
Directed the restructuring of the Operations Directorate, reducing internal divisions and increasing knowledge-share among over 400 servicemembers and civilians, leading to direct functional alignment.
Cleared for Top Secret information and granted access to Sensitive Compartmented Information based on a Single Scope Background Investigation in 2024, demonstrating high-level security clearance.
Scott AFB, IL, US
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Summary
Responsible for analyzing and recommending aircraft allocations to a combatant commander, optimizing global air mobility and logistics operations.
Highlights
Analyzed and recommended aircraft allocations, resulting in approximately $29 million in avoided costs while supporting global requirements for allies and partners in Israel, Ukraine, Japan, and Australia.
Provided senior advisory to general officers on strategic allocation and deployment of C-17 and C-5 aircraft, supported by analytical modeling and DoD systems.
Forecasted upcoming logistics movements 24 months out for all military movements across combatant commands and modes (airlift, sealift, rail), ensuring reliable capacity and expected delivery.
U.S. Army Reserve (Traditional Reservist)
|Major, Adjunct Faculty, University of Virginia Army R.O.T.C
Charlottesville, VA, US
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Summary
Served as Adjunct Faculty for the University of Virginia Army R.O.T.C., instructing four cohorts of undergraduate students on diverse military topics.
Highlights
Taught 4 cohorts of undergraduate students (Freshmen to Seniors) on military topics including Public Affairs, Components, Joint Operations, Services, and Branches.
Previously served as Director (Headquarters Company Commander) for 225 Soldiers of the 78th Training Division (2019-2021), demonstrating leadership and command capabilities.
Acted as Senior Communications Leader and Consultant to multiple General Officers (2017-2019), providing strategic communications guidance.
Deployed to Iraq in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn as Company Executive Officer and Future Operations Officer (2009-2011), gaining critical combat zone experience.
Served as a Brigade Communications Lead (2013-2016) and Platoon Leader and Battalion Communications Officer (2008-2009), demonstrating progressive leadership in communications and operations.
Philadelphia, PA, US
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Summary
Served as VP, Client Engagement Services, overseeing all utility initiatives, generating over $4.5 million in revenue, and leading critical workforce expansion for a major client.
Highlights
Generated over $4.5 million in revenue by directly supervising all utility initiatives and providing comprehensive client and administrative support to key accounts including Comcast, Exelon, and ChristianaCare.
Spearheaded hiring efforts for over 70% of the firm's workforce to support a critical Comcast initiative, significantly expanding operational capacity.
Led the Exelon Natural Gas Implementation Program, developing business strategy and plan for PECO's NGTI program, managing nearly 500 requirements, and overseeing software development for 75 users.
Implemented a corporate initiative to decrease customer gas infrastructure costs by over 60% through net present value calculation, enhancing financial efficiency.
Designed and launched PECO's 'Natural Gas for Your Neighborhood' pilot, securing over $10 million in new construction opportunities with hundreds of potential customers by March 2016.
Directed 25+ employees, contractors, and vendors as Project Manager for Exelon, PECO Smart Time Pricing, implementing electric time-based pricing for ~5,000 customers.
Led the project team for Exelon's Home Area Network (HAN) IoT initiative, demonstrating real-time energy usage via in-home displays and programmable communicating thermostats.
Led the Program Communications and Change Management for PECO Smart Future Greater Philadelphia, an $800 million utility program, developing integrated messaging for ~3,000 personnel and reducing long-term costs.
Consulted on business design, requirements, and change management for the PECO Smart Grid Smart Meter Program, implementing a ~$5 million Oracle (Opower) customer engagement tool.
New Orleans, LA, US
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Summary
Led multiple production teams as Key Production Assistant and served as cast/crew on various film and television projects, including major network productions.
Highlights
Led production teams for notable projects including *Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern*, *National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie*, and a pilot for *The History Channel*.
Contributed as cast or crew member to *21 Jump Street*, *No Reservations*, *Treme*, and *Freelancers*, gaining broad industry experience.
Washington, DC, US
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Summary
Supported a national nonprofit in advancing the Affordable Care Act, managing logistics for 20 briefings, and initiating the organization's social media presence.
Highlights
Managed logistics for 20 different briefings at high-profile locations including the Rayburn House Building, Russell Senate Building, and the US Capitol.
Introduced social media channels and launched the organization's Twitter account, enhancing public engagement.
Albany, NY, US
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Summary
Directed new business initiatives at Capital District Sports, tripling departmental sales revenue and introducing innovative sales platforms for professional sports teams.
Highlights
Tripled sales revenue within the department for the Albany River Rats and Albany Conquest, significantly exceeding financial targets.
Introduced new sales platforms, including a Season Ticket VIP Program, to expand revenue streams.
Led the production of in-game films and public service announcements, and performed in-arena announcing for both football and hockey events.
Volunteer
Zeta Psi Educational Foundation
|President & Board Chair
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Summary
Leads the Zeta Psi Educational Foundation as President & Board Chair, managing significant assets and overseeing educational grant distribution.
Highlights
Directly manages $10 million in assets, distributing ~$150K in academic scholarships and $100K in educational grants annually.
Manages a board of sixteen volunteers, overseeing and managing the organization's top management team.
Zeta Psi Fraternity, Inc
|President & Board Chair
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Summary
Served as President & Board Chair for Zeta Psi Fraternity, Inc., providing leadership and strategic direction.
Highlights
Provided leadership and strategic oversight to Zeta Psi Fraternity, Inc. during tenure as President & Board Chair.
New Politics Leadership Academy
|Member, Alumni Executive Council
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Summary
Contributed to the New Politics Leadership Academy as a Member of the Alumni Executive Council.
Highlights
Actively participated in the Alumni Executive Council, contributing to strategic initiatives for leadership development.
Zeta Psi Educational Foundation
|Secretary, Treasurer, and Trustee
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Summary
Managed financial and governance responsibilities as Secretary, Treasurer, and Trustee for Zeta Psi Educational Foundation.
Highlights
Oversaw financial management and trustee duties for Zeta Psi Educational Foundation.
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania
|Discussion Leader, “The Art of Reintegration: Veterans and the Silences of War”
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Summary
Led discussions on veteran reintegration as a Discussion Leader for The Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Highlights
Facilitated insightful discussions on veteran reintegration and related societal issues.
Education
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Doctoral Candidate
Business Administration
Courses
Statistical Modeling
Doctoral Foundations Seminar
Scientific Inquiry in Business
Qualitative Research Methods I & II
Quantitative Research Methods I & II
Managing Talent for Strategic Advantage
Role of Accounting Information in Firms & Markets
Marketing Intelligence & Decision Making
Strategic Business Analysis
Disruptive Information Technologies
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Master of Science (MSSM) & MBA
Strategic Management & Business Administration
Courses
Business and Public Policy (The Washington Campus, June 2013)
Economics of Developing Economies (Gordon Institute of Business Science, October 2012)
Kelley School of Business Program on Chinese Business (Peking University School of Economics, July 2012)
Awards
USTRANSCOM Operations Officer of the Quarter
Awarded By
USTRANSCOM
Recognized for excellence in leadership of teams and projects.
USTRANSCOM Outstanding Officer Award
Awarded By
TRANSCOM Deputy Commander LTG John Sullivan
Awarded for excellence in leading multiple operational planning teams.
USTRANSCOM Operations Officer of the Year
Awarded By
USTRANSCOM
Selected from a pool of nearly two hundred officers for exceptional performance.
TCJ3 Outstanding Officer Award
Awarded By
Lt Gen Laura Lenderman
Recognized for leadership in global mobility operations.
Army Commendation Medal
Awarded By
United States Army Reserve
Awarded for meritorious service.
Below-the-Zone promotion to MAJ
Awarded By
United States Army Reserve
One of only 2 traditional Army Reservists selected for early promotion to Major.
New Jersey Junior Army Officer of the Year (CPT Brauer Award)
Awarded By
New Jersey Reserve Organization of America
Recognized as the top Junior Army Officer in New Jersey.
Distinguished Leadership Award
Awarded By
WeWork & Bunker Labs
Awarded for distinguished leadership.
Army Achievement Medal
Awarded By
United States Army Reserve
Awarded for meritorious achievement.
Inaugural Class of “40 Under 40”
Awarded By
Zeta Psi Fraternity
Recognized as part of the inaugural class of 40 notable alumni under 40.
Alumni, Philadelphia Core Class
Awarded By
LEADERSHIP Philadelphia
Selected as an alumnus for the Philadelphia Core Class.
Graduate, Business on Board Leadership Development Program
Awarded By
Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Completed a leadership development program focused on business governance.
Alumni Award of Merit - Dedicated Committee Service
Awarded By
Zeta Psi Fraternity
Awarded for dedicated service to the alumni committee.
Iraq Campaign Medal
Awarded By
United States Army
Awarded for service in the Iraq Campaign.
Louisiana War Cross
Awarded By
Louisiana Army National Guard
Awarded for service.
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded By
United States Army
Awarded for outstanding meritorious service.
Award of Recognition – Chairman of the 163rd International Convention Committee
Awarded By
Zeta Psi Fraternity
Recognized for leadership as Chairman of the 163rd International Convention Committee.
Award of Merit – for service as the Undergraduate representative to the Board of Directors
Awarded By
Zeta Psi Fraternity of North America
Awarded for service as the undergraduate representative to the Board of Directors.
Publications
Certificates
Skills
Leadership & Management
Strategic Leadership, Program Management, Change Management, Organizational Development, Human Capital Consulting, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Agile Methodologies, Scrum Master, Client Engagement, Vendor Management, Workforce Expansion, Command Leadership, Military Operations, Performance Evaluation, Board Management, Asset Management, Coaching, Facilitation.
Strategic Planning & Operations
Business Strategy, Strategic Communications, Operational Analytics, Global Force Management, Logistics Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Roadmap Development, Implementation Consulting, Gap Analysis, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Resource Allocation.
Communications & Public Affairs
Speechwriting, Content Development, Talking Points, Executive Communications, Public Affairs, Media Relations, Stakeholder Management, Integrated Messaging, Public Speaking, Social Media Management.
Financial & Business Acumen
Revenue Generation, Financial Analysis, Net Present Value (NPV), Cost Reduction, Contract Negotiations, Budget Management, Fundraising, Business Development.
Technical & Systems
GIS Systems, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Quality Assurance, Test Case Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Internet of Things (IoT), Oracle (Opower), TIBCO.
Compliance & Research
Responsible Conduct of Research, Social and Behavioral Research, Scientific Inquiry, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Statistical Modeling, Security Clearance (Top Secret).