TONY C. WILLIAMS, BSCE, MBA, MA

Sr. Presidential Management Fellow – International Relations

720-***-**** (M) ac5qii@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

A research and teaching opportunity in international affairs building upon my experience at the US State Department and in peace initiatives in government. In addition, I would hope to serve by leveraging my experience as a private sector engineering and security executive, military engineer and regional policy advisor and operator in the international Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNe) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) non-proliferation arenas.

Summary

With over thirty years of leadership experience as a global security lecturer, emergency response trainer, Army Officer, corporate manager and disaster response manager, I have had led all types of teams and divisions in academic programs as well as in the military and private sector in many difficult and challenging organizational behavior initiatives. In addition, I have developed significant financial management experience working for Fortune 100 companies and government entities for several years, including the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe at DOS.

Proven Fundamental Competencies

Leadership, Integrity/Honesty: You will find that my experience offers a broad-based background in executive management, strategic partnering, diplomacy, policy development, public speaking, and financial operating strategy development for federal entities as well as corporations in several industries. I have been successful at building a teams to manage US Government project work as well as a proven ability to “get things done” within our military community in an honest, fair and ethical manner.

Interpersonal Skills/Oral Communications: Major strengths include: team building, global leadership, creativity, diplomacy, administration, supervision, planning, organization, financial controls, negotiations and problem resolution. Expertise in: staff leadership, change agent, public relations strategy/ planning, and knowledge of labor law and negotiations. Cost conscious and profit motivated: knowledgeable in efficient and sound alternatives to decrease spending without compromising quality.

Continual Learning: Astute ability to ascertain team as well as personal learning goals/objectives to streamline existing operations and then envision new training requirements or business strategy concepts and overcome obstacles with solutions that are technically sound and financially feasible.

Written Communication: Solid people skills; my performance evaluations consistently note that I exhibit a balance of tact and tenacity when negotiating and dealing with individuals on all levels. Also noting that strong written communication skills and that I am able to visualize and communicate big-picture goals and provide the means to attain them.

Public Service Motivation: Served as Army Officer, DOD Program Manager and community volunteer. Willing to travel. A sound professional attitude, strong work ethic and pride in personal service and team performance.

Education

BSCE, Whitaker College of Engineering, Texas Tech University

MBA, International Business Specialization, University of Texas

MA, International Relations, Korbel Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver

Ph.D. Candidate, Completing Dissertation - “Biodefense Strategies Related to the FSU’s Bioweapons Program”

Fellowships/Awards

2003 Presidential Management Fellow – US DOD/OSD-SO/LIC-DTRA, and DOS, Washington, DC

Board Chair, Texas Tech College of Engineering

DTRA, Spot Award for Kazakhstan Pathogen Security Program

San Antonio's Fastest Growing Companies, CEO’s; San Antonio Business Journal

Military Service Highlights

U.S. Army & Army Reserve Officer (1998-2008) TS-SCI CLEARANCES

2003 Presidential Management Fellow Award- Office of the SECDEF

2004 POTUS Security Team – G-8 Summit, GA

Defense Threat Reduction Agency – International Threat Agent and Detection Program Manager

USAR Battalion CBRNE Officer

USNGB WMD-Civil Support Team Advisor (CST Response Trainer)

USANG Chem-Bio Defense Staff Officer

Commander, 793rd MED DET, 72D/E

Languages

Spanish, Italian, Russian (elementary proficiency)

Deployment Countries/ Regions

Eastern/Western Europe, Middle East, Russia, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico

and South America, China, Australia, ASEAN countries and Turkey

Career Progression

University of Denver, Korbel Graduate School of International Studies

Adjunct Professor, International Security Studies (2007 - current)

International security and geo-political lecturer on WMD homeland defense, contingency planning, global health and general counter-terrorism policy. Also a guest lecturer in the Colorado School of Mines, Liberal Arts and International Studies Division, as well serving as the Department Chair at Red Rocks Community College from 2002-03.

Xcel Energy (2014 – current)

Sr. Strategy and Policy Advisor

Xcel Energy is an $11B+, 12,000 employees, investor owned major utility provider. Currently serve as the Senior Strategy and Policy Advisor managing and implementing Xcel's cyber security and disruptive technology (renewable energy projects) as well as managing Xcel Energy's environmental policy and legislative relations initiatives. Lead Program Manager for major gas and renewable energy development projects and subject matter expert throughout Xcel and the broader contingency planning industry. Responsible for innovative financial opportunities resulting from technology advancements and cyber legislation as well as P/L improvement in Xcel's operating companies.

WorleyParsons, Inc. (2012-2014)

Regional Engineering Development Manager

Lead emergency response director in Denver at WorleyParsons, an $8B+/yr, 40,000+-employee provider of engineering, procurement and construction management services. Managing and developing all program/project P/L for energy projects, staff activities, and cost/project controls, including mega program business development and strategic vision as well as direction for the firm’s energy market segments.

HNTB Companies, Inc. (2009-2012)

Chief International Officer, Contingency Operations Director

$1B, 4,500 person design engineering, planning and architectural firm. Chief International Officer responsible for the firm’s international contingency operations including staffing, budgets, profit/loss and marketing as well as project delivery and security.

CH2M Hill, Inc. (2005-09)

Vice President, International Operations Director

$7B, 25,000 person international engineering firm. Led all operations, project delivery, business development activities and positioning for major program clients. Additional responsibilities included establishing and managing the strategic vision and direction for the firm’s international market segments. This included Federal and non-Federal clients and potential clients in alignment with corporate and business group goals and objectives as well as functional and management oversight of international operations including profit and loss. Also served as a liaison between the firm’s eight theater-managing directors and theater corporate sponsors. Most recently led the successful deployment and management of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Cooperative Threat Reduction integrating contract in Central Asia and the Russian Federation.

US Department of State (2003-05)

Sr. Presidential Management Fellow/Program Manager

Program Manager - Threat Agent Detection & Response (TADR)

Biological Threat Prevention Program (CTR)

Program manager and principle advisor to the BTRP Program and CTR Director on all issues related to the TADR project. Determined appropriate products or services with clients or customers to define project scope, requirements and deliverables. Developed, modified and/or provided input to project plans. Implemented project plans to meet objectives.

Policy Advisor - International Counterproliferation Program (OSAN-ICP)

Policy advisor supporting DOD’s ICP Program to counter the threat of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related material across the borders and through the countries of the Former Soviet Union, the Baltic countries, the Balkan region and Eastern Europe.

Action Officer - OSD-Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC)

Assigned to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD), Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC) as a Policy Advisor for WMD Consequence Management (CM), specifically bioterrorism response planning. Responsible for the development of strategic DOD program acquisition directives and CM policy for interagency CBRNE-WMD non-proliferation and preparedness programs domestically and abroad since 9/11.

Johnson Controls, Inc. (2001-03)

Area Operations Manager

Mountain states product and service manager for all JCI area client facility portfolios in six states. Managed 200+ employees and a $60M revenue producing field office.

DOD-OEA/BRAC Program - Reese AFB Closure, Lubbock, Texas (1999-2001)

Executive Director

This position is a political appointment from Governor George W. Bush with the responsibility for developing and implementing a comprehensive urban policy program for the reclamation and redevelopment of this closed U.S. Air Force Base.

Resource Engineering & Management (1990-99)

CEO and President

Founded and managed this HAZMAT and bio-engineering services firm, employing an average of 60 employees with operations in the US and Mexico, including comprehensive utility (B.O.S.) contracts providing full water and wastewater treatment and computer automation management services at the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) on the Naval Air Station (NAS) and Ft Bliss.

Additional of note:

Several military, business and academic awards

Military SOF and medical specialty training programs

International force security experience and training in Central Asia, Russia, Mexico, Europe

Exxon-Valdez Oil Spill Disaster Response; Project Engineer

Legislative affairs and military liaison experience for funding issues and SOF programs

REGISTRATIONS/AFFILIATIONS

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) (1995 – present), SPE, Special Operations Medical Association, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) (1995 – present), UT, DU, TTU Alumnae groups, NDIA, AUSA, Life Loyal EX, Engineers without Borders, Army Engineers, Intl Assoc. of Emergency Managers, and several others.

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

Several articles in industry WMD/CBRNe counter-proliferation publications and civil/environmental program management in the private and public sector.

REFERENCES

LTG Bud Ahearn, P.E., USAF (ret.), CH2M Hill, President, (ret.) (ac5qii@r.postjobfree.com)

Don Evans, P.E., CH2M Hill, President/Vice Chairman, (ret.) (ac5qii@r.postjobfree.com)

James Graham, GySgt., USMC (ret.), Deputy Base Civil Engineer/Director, 502d Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas (ac5qii@r.postjobfree.com)

LTC Kevin Nell, P.E., USA (ret.), Ball Aerospace, (ac5qii@r.postjobfree.com)

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Volunteer & Board Member - Global Hope, Inc.

Volunteer & Board Member - Veterans Passport to Hope

Volunteer & Board Member – Veterans Motorcycle Relief Project

Disaster Action Team – American Red Cross

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