Growth, Freedom and Flexibility for the Future Society of American Military Engineers 12 October 2004
Outline of Presentation Introduction to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District Who Am I? Personal Mission Goals for Tulsa District FY05 Upcoming Projects Involvement with SAME
Army Corps Engineers United States Army Corps of Engineers nited States Army Worldwide organization 227 years of service to the Nation 187,000 soldiers deployed Defending the Nation in peace and war orps of Engineers Worldwide organization --- 9 divisions, 45 districts, field offices 227 years of service to the Nation 35,000 people Civil Works, Military Construction, Support for Others hree Major Corps of Engineers Missions: Strengthening National Defense Energizing the Economy Enhancing the Environment
Southwestern Division 4 districts in all or part of 7 states 3,000 people Civil Works --- 25 projects under construction; 100 projects operated and maintained Military Construction--- ---10 Army and 11 Air Force installations Support for Others --- management for other agencies Tulsa District Arkansas and Red River Watersheds Oklahoma, Southern Kansas, Texas Panhandle 755 people Civil Works --- 9 projects under construction; 38 projects operated and maintained Military Construction--- ---22 Army and 4 Air Force installations Support for Others --- management for other agencie
The New DE Personal Info Family Bonnie, Michelle (19), Matt (17), Andrew (16) Emil (Kerry Blue Terrier) Hometown Originally from Chicago, Illinois Home is where the Army sends me Tulsa is my home now and is a great place to l Hobbies Reading history, travel, running, golf Priorities: Family God - Army
West Point 80 Education Central Michigan University (MSA) 92 Industrial College of the Armed Forces 04 Major Assignments Fort Bragg, NC -- 548th EN BN (CBT) (HVY)-- Plt Ldr, Co XO A burg, Germany -- 9th EN BN (CORPS)(CBT) -- S-4, Co Cdr, Seattle University -- Asst Professor of Military Science Fort Riley, KS 1 ID EN Bde A/Div Eng, Bde S-3, Bn S-3 Fort Sheridan, IL -- Readiness Gp Sheridan AC/RC Adviso Heidelberg, GE -- USAREUR DCSOPS Ch of Force Protectio Hanau, GE -- 565th EN BN (Prov) BN CDR Fort Riley, KS --1st EN BN (CBT)(MECH) BN CDR Alexandria, VA -- USA Objective Force TF Chief of Staff Combat Engineer for 24 Years
DE Personal Mission Build trust open and honest communicatio Provide Leadership Set priorities: 1. Focus on PEOPLE find, train, empowe support 2. Focus on CUSTOMERS meet their need 3. Develop Vision of Tulsa District in 2012 begin implementation Facilitate increased efficiency in all areas Talk and LISTEN Care for and Empower People Effect Moderate Changes Over Time
Goals for Tulsa District Fully Support the US Army Corps of Engineer Efforts in the Global War on Terrorism Find, Develop, Empower, and Support our PEOPLE Continue to Set the Standard for Taking Care of Customers Develop and Implement a Vision of Tulsa District in 2012 not an End State a Journey Foster a Culture that Encourages Disciplined Innovation Look for New Ways to Meet the Nation s Engineering and Water Resource Needs
Upcoming Projects FY 05 Fort Sill - DOL Maintenance Complex (Phase 3) - Tactical Equipment Shop - Family Housing Sheppard AFB - F/A-22 Technical Training Classroom - Pipeline Dormitory
Upcoming Projects FY 05 Tinker AFB - ADAL Hydrant Fuel/De-Fuel System Air Force Real Property Agency, Division C - Performance Based Contracting at 8 installations Pantex Plant Tar Creek Ark River Navigation Ark River Corridor
Involvement with Society of American Military Engineers
Involvement with SAME Join the Tulsa Post, SAME. Strive to meet, become better acquainted, and learn each sustaining member s strengths and capabilities. Support the Tulsa Post and Oklahoma City Post by attending monthly luncheon meetings and special activities. Support my staff in their roles in SAME. Educate SAME on Corps activities in Tulsa District and Worldwide.