Our Team

Gregory M. Arndt

• M.A., National Security Studies, Naval Postgraduate School, 2008
• Arabic Language Studies, Defense Language Institute, 2005
• U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS, 1999
• B.A., Political Science, University of Denver, 1994

Patrick J. Barry

• M.S., Leadership Development, Wright State University, 2020
• B.S., Business Management, University of Nevada, Reno, 2008

David Bennett

• M.A., National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School, 2007
• B.S., Criminal Justice, Florida International University, 1997

John Chere

• US Army War College, 2006
• US Army Command and General Staff College, 1998
• Masters of International Affairs, Columbia University, 1991
• B.A., University of California, 1982

David C. Cutter

• Executive Leadership Program, NATO Defense College Rome, 2010
• M.B.A., Defense Finance, Conrat Scholar, Naval Posgraduate School, 2004
• B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1986

Douglas Davids

• M.A., Security Studies, Kansas State University, 2016
• M.A., Liberal Arts with a concentration in International Studies, Louisiana State University, 2000
• B.A., History, Purdue University, 1986

Jeannette Dennis

• Financial Management Level III Certification, Defense Acquisition University, 2019
• Squadron Officer School, Correspondence, Air University, 2013
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), American Society of Military Comptrollers, 2012
• M.B.A, Wright State University, 2011
• B.S., Accounting, Wright State University, 2010

Jenifer Dinwiddie

• C.V.T. Certified Veterinarian Technician, D.E.I.V.A. 1999

Nancy Donnelly-Ivy

• M.S., International Affairs, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University (Medford, MA) May 2005
• B.S., International Studies, Miami University (Oxford, OH), May 1982

Carla Garay

• M.A., Sociology, University of Nebraska

Rosalind Greene

• M.B.A, University of Phoenix, 2011
• B.S., Business Management, Park University, 2003

Walter Grissom

• M.B.A., George Mason University, 2014
• U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, 2006
• M.A., National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School, 2003
• B.S., Finance, University Nevada Reno, 1992

Chea Hale-Hernandez (LCDR, USN)

• M.A., Community Counseling, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO, 2004
• B.S., Sociology and Psychology, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO, 1998

James P. Hensley Jr.

• B.S., Management/Computer Information Systems, Park University, 2002
• A.S., Computer Science, Community College of the Air Force, 1996

Gregory Alan. Hester Jr.

• B.A., Psychology CSU San Marcos. San Marcos, CA. 1999
• M.A., National Security and Strategy Studies, USNWC, Newport, RI. 2015
• African Culture and Politics, Accreditation, USNWC, Newport, RI. 2015

Byron Hinrichsen

• DoD Acquisition Program Management Level II Certification, 2016
• Certificate, Logistics & Technology (LOGTECH), University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School, 2014
• Air Command Staff College (cor), 2011
• Certificate, Executive Supply Chain Management & Leadership, Wright State University, 2009
• M.S., International Business, Troy University, 2004
• B.S., Industrial Technology, Southern Illinois University, 2000

Timothy Hodge

• M.S., Strategic Studies, United States Army War College, 2012
• M.S., Biology, Florida State University, 1995
• B.S., Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1983

Howard "Hadd" Jones

• PhD, Business History, John Hopkins University, 2000
• B.S., Economics and History, USAF Academy, 1985

Arpad Kisch

• M.A., Military History, Norwich University, 2008
• B.S., Psychology, University of Maryland, 1992

Christopher M. Krolikowski

• M.S., Organizational Studies, Wright State University, 2019
• Certificate, Instructional Design, Wright State University, 2017
• M.B.A., International Business, Wright State University, 2005
• B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Tulane University, 1999

Tamara Lasky

• M.A., Security Policy Studies, George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs, 2010
• B.A., Comparative Literature and Russian Studies, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2002

John Madsen

• B.S., Business and Management, University of Maryland, 1997
• M.B.A., Bellevue University, 2002

Susan L. McClure

• Air Command and Staff College (res), 1996
• M.P.A., Public Administration, University of Dayton, 1981
• B.S., Education, University of Dayton, 1977

Kelly Miller

• B.S., Management, Park University, 2015
• A.A.S., Instructor of Technology and Military Science, Community College of the Air Force, 2002
• A.A.S., Contracts Management, Community College of the Air Force, 2000

Eric Mulleavey

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Digital Forensics - Troy University, 2020

John O'Connor

• M.S., Information Systems (Distinguished Graduate), Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), 1991
• Naval Aviator, Naval Air Training Command, 1981
• B.S., Resources Management (Distinguished Graduate), U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), 1980

Tamara Phillips

• M.A., Leadership and Management, Liberty University, 2014
• B.S., Organizational Leadership, Wilberforce University, 2000
• A.A.S., Information Management, Community College of the Air Force, 1998

Kimberly Polston

• Air Command and Staff College, Air University, 2010
• M.S., Nursing, University of Missouri-St Louis, 2006
• Squadron Officer School (in-residence), Air University, 2003
• B.S., Nursing, University of Evansville, 1996

Aaron M. Prince

• M.S., Administration, Central Michigan University, 2010
• B.A., Marketing, Miami University, 1990

Erik Rangel (CDR, USN)

• M.A., National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School, 2011
• B.S.B.A., Operations Management, University of Arizona, 2000
• JPME 1, U.S. Naval War College, 2010

Barbara Salera

• Ph.D., Political Science, Washington State University, June 2013

Jamie Schackmann

• M.A., Military Strategy - Joint Warfare, Air Command and Staff College, 2021
• B.A., Accounting and Financial Mangement, Franklin University, 2011

Beth Schubert

• M.A., Global Health and Population, Harvard School of Public Health, 2003
• B.S., History, Dartmouth College, 1999
• A.A., Spanish Language Studies, Defense Language Institute, 2005

Roger A. Scott

• M.A., Human Resources Development, Webster University, 1992
• B.S., Communications (Journalism Emphasis), University of Southern Indiana, 1987
• Air War College by correspondence, U.S. Air Force War College, 2010
• Assistant Professor, Indiana University, 2000-2003 and 2006-2008
• Business Communication Certificate, Duke University, 2015
• Advanced Specialized Certificate in Intercultural Management, University of Notre Dame, 2014

Jason Siler (LTC, USA)

• U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, 2015
• M.A., International Public Policy, The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Washington D.C., 2014
• A.A., Russian Language Studies, Defense Language Institute, 2010
• B.A., History and Political Science, Seattle Pacific University, 2004

Douglas Simmons

• Bachelor of Science and Administration, Wright State University, 1986
• Masters of Science and Administration, Central Michigan University, 1992

Charnay Smith

• Master of Business Administration, Indiana Wesleyan 2013
• Bachelor of Science and Health service Administration, Wilberforce University 2011

Monica Sollmann

• M.P.A., Public Administration, University of Dayton, 2000
• Air Command & Staff College, 1998
• B.A., Organizational Communications, Wright State University, 1983

Daniel Stoica (CDR USN)

• M.A., Diplomacy, Norwich University, 2013
• B.A., Communication - Journalism, University of Washington, 2005
• A.S., Professional Aeronautics, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 2001
• A.A., Spanish Language, Defense Language Institute, 2014
• JPME 1, Uruguayan Naval War College, 2017

Michael F. Tedesco

• M.A., National Security and Strategic Studies, US Naval War College (Newport, RI)
• M.A., Computer Resources & Info Mgmnt, Webster University (St Louis, MO)
• B.A., Political Science/French, Berry College (Rome, GA)
• Graduate (SC-105), NATO Defense College Senior Service School (Rome, IT)
• Certifcat Moyen; Language, Civilization, & Fine Arts, University of Paris, FRA (Sorbonne)

Tanya Tercero

• Ph.D., Second Language Acquisition and Teaching, University of Arizona, 2020
• M.A., English Language and Linguistics, University of Arizona, 2010
• B.A., Spanish and Russian, University of Arizona, 1993

Timothy Walker

• Life Cycle Logistics, Level III Certification, Defense Acquisition University, 2018
• M.B.A., Financial Management, Naval Postgraduate School, 2013
• Naval War College, JPME I, 2013
• B.S., Business Management, Maranatha Baptist University, 2003

Douglas Weaver

• Professor, West Virginia University at Parkersburg, WV, 1995-2013 (Retired)
• Graduate Certificate, French Language, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
• M.R.E., Education, Grand Rapids Seminary
• B.A., Cedarville University

Rolfe White

• M.H.A.,University of Missouri, 2018;
• B.S., Legal Studies, William Woods University, 2015;
• M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2008
• Defense Language Instute, Basic Spanish, 2003
• JPME Phase II, U.S. Joint Forces Staff College, 2003
• JPME Phase I, U.S. Naval War College, 2002
• M.P.A., California State University Northridge, 1998
• B.A., Communications, University of Central Florida, 1976

Jeff Yago

• B.A., Speech Communication, George Mason University (GMU), 1996
• A.S., Education, J. Sargeant Reynolds C.C. (JSRCC), 1993

John J. Zavage

• M.A., Strategic Studies, U.S. Air War College, Maxwell AFB, AL, 2017
• M.A., Regional Studies Middle East, Harvard University, 2013
• U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Belvoir, VA, 2008
• B.S., Political Science, United States Military Academy, 1994
• A.A., Arabic Language Studies, Defense Language Institute, 2006