QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY: Hands-on, performance-driven leader with over 20 years of verifiable successful performance through proactive leadership and continuous process improvement. Expert in cultivating productive relationships with private and public partners. Highly organized self-starter with reputation for strong work ethic, high energy level, approachability and consistent commitment to success.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Army
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
San Antonio MEPS Commander August 2010 – January 2013
Senior leader of military, civilian and union personnel encompassing 65 persons. Management accountability for organizational operations, $3.4 million operating budget, and $30 million in capital equipment. Commanded all aspects of short- and long-term strategic planning, budget and resource management, logistics, equipment maintenance and staff training. Standardized and benchmarked operational plans, improving and re-engineering processes as necessary to maximize performance efficiency and achieve bottom-line results.
Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Battalion Executive Officer January 2009 – August 2010
Oversaw logistics planning and operations as key member of Senior Management team; skillfully directed 370 employees within personnel, intelligence, operations, supply, communications, and equipment maintenance departments. Planned and expedited daily operations in support of organization in community relations. Managed $7 million operations and maintenance budget with full accountability for $40 million in capital equipment.
Battalion Operations Officer January 2008 – January 2009
Defined and directed all training management operations for 1200-Soldier battalion. Developed and published equipment training strategies and implementation policies, ensuring compliance with military guidelines and availability of necessary resources, supplies, and equipment. Liaised with brigade leaders to coordinate and execute complex training schedule based upon deployment timelines.
Fort Riley, Kansas
Legal Liaison Officer January 2008 – January 2009
Conducted legal research on international law matters and worked as liaison for combat Brigade during deployment in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Researched and critically analyzed international laws and treaties with regard to United States’ military operations (rules of engagement) during combat operations and international oil and gas laws with regard to foreign entities.
Company Commander August 2006 – January 2008
Directly managed an organization of over 120 military personnel with responsibility for administration, logistical, financial, personnel, and operations functions that directly affected up to 500 persons at any one time; established standards and quality control in all these functional areas, and ensured military standards were met and exceeded. Responsible for the
Nationwide and Overseas 1997-2006
Held various positions including Rear Detachment Commander, Battalion Maintenance Officer, Battalion Adjutant General, Company Executive Officer and Rifle Platoon Leader.
CIVILIAN EXPERIENCE
MACK Construction Group, San Antonio, TX
General Partner (Silent) August 2016 – Present
Assist president when needed in business development matters that steer the company in securing contracts. A family construction and project management services company operating in the commercial, residential and federal building industry.
President February 2013 – August 2016
Grew engineering, construction and project management firm from 3 to 30 personnel while producing average revenue per year of $10 million. Secured multi-year contract with California land development company to manage and build multi-state residential single-family housing communities throughout Texas, Georgia and the Carolinas. Major contracts included AT&T Center Renovation, Alamodome Renovation, City of San Antonio Infrastructure Project, Brooks Linear Park and AHV single-family residential communities.
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Kenan-Flagler Business School
Graduation Date, 2017
California Western School of Law - San Diego, California
Doctorate of Jurisprudence, 2002
University of California at Riverside - Riverside, California
Bachelor of Science, Sociology, 1996
ORGANIZATIONS and MEMBERSHIPS
Texas Association of Mediators
San Antonio Bar Association
American Institute of Architects
Society for Human Resource Management
Military Officers Association of America
1st Infantry Division Lifetime Member
Order of the “Cup,” 41st Infantry Association
15th Infantry Association
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
Certified Mediator and Arbitrator (licensed by the Texas State Bar Association)
Joint Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation (x4)
Bronze Star
Presidential Unit Citation (x2)