Herb Koehler

Experience

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  Defense Logistics Agency

  Jun 2008 - Apr 2010

  Executive Assistant to the Director

  Provided guidance, counsel, and executive management as Deputy Principal Advisor to the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, a three star admiral, responsible for worldwide logistics support to the Geographic Combatant Commands, Military Services, Federal, State, and civil agencies, and foreign governments. Instrumental in establishing and managing the strategic and tactical direction of a 26 thousand person, $46 billion logistics enterprise responsible for supporting the vast majority of the military's supply chain requirements for warfighting, peacekeeping, and humanitarian support operations worldwide. Show less

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  US Army

  Apr 2010 - Jun 2013

  Regional Director for the Northeastern United States, comprised of thirteen demographically diverse states; represented the Office of the Vice Chief of Staff on matters pertaining to Employment, Education, and Healthcare focused on improving the quality of life and work for Soldiers, Veterans, their Families, and the Families of the fallen; connected, and integrated community outreach efforts in the region and provides assistance in operational planning through community engagements, and by leveraging multi-lateral regional and local for-profit and non-profit organizations, while partnering with key regional stakeholders. Show less Garrison Commander (City Manager) of a medium-sized Army installation, with workforce of over 700 personnel, a budget of over $75 million, and a supported tenant population of 6,000. Responsible for all aspects of base support including public safety, security, emergency management, human resources, public works, facility management, logistics operations, environmental compliance, morale, recreation, and religious support. Worked closely with local and regional government leaders to enable support to service members assigned to the installation, and to provide Army representation to local civic activities. Show less

  • Northeast Region Director, US Army Soldier for Life Program

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Garrison Commander, Picatinny Arsenal

    Apr 2010 - Jun 2012
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  Defense Logistics Agency

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Deputy Director, Disposition Services

  Deputy Director, Disposition Services, and member of the senior management team of the Defense Logistics Agency in support of its execution of joint and inter-agency logistics support to the Federal Government, Secretary of Defense, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Principal staff advisor to the Director in executing Disposition Services' mission to provide property accountability and reverse logistics solutions through reutilization, transfer, donation, sale, or disposal of excess/surplus Department of Defense (DoD) / Uniformed Services property. Responsible for developing and implementing a vision integrating key program goals, priorities, and values for an organization based in 41 states and 15 countries, with 1300 employees and over $300M in revenue. Show less

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  595th Transportation Brigade (SDDC)

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Brigade Commander

  Commander (CEO / Executive Director) of a forward-stationed Transportation Brigade responsible for planning and executing surface deployment and distribution operations across 20 countries in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. Serves as the senior Army transportation officer in the region acting as CENTCOM's Single Port Manager and primary integrator of the operational and tactical portions of the distribution process, linking strategic distribution management with theater-specific requirements. Provides command and control over two battalions, the headquarters element, and forward strategic transportation officers throughout the region. Provides for the welfare, training, development, and safety of over 200 Soldiers, Civilians, and local nationals. Manages an annual budget of over $100 million. Show less

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  Crowley Maritime

  Dec 2016 - Mar 2018

  Director, Business Development

  Director of all DoD inland logistics government business development worldwide. This includes contingency support to Combatant Commands, and routine support to global DoD organizations. Regionally aligned to the Central and Western United States to provide commercial logistics solutions to 36 states and other regional authorities. Chief adviser to corporate leadership on government business development, strategic direction, and customer engagement for government and commercial logistics business. Show less

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  Defense Logistics Agency

  Mar 2018 - Nov 2019

  Market Intelligence Program Manager
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  Village Of Granville

  Nov 2019 - now

  Village Manager

  The Village of Granville is a home rule municipality that has adopted the Council-Manager form of government.Even though the Village of Granville is one of only 15 villages in the State of Ohio that have the Council-Manager plan, the Council-Manager form has become the most popular structure of local government in the United States since its establishment in Staunton, Virginia in 1908. Today, there are more than 3,000 local governments operating under the Council-Manager form in the United States.The Council-Manager form combines the strong political leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed manager. The power and authority to approve legislation and to set broad policy rests with the elected Village Council. The Council, in turn, hires a nonpartisan manager who has broad authority to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Village departments.The Granville Village Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality. Appointed by the Village Council, the Manager is responsible for the administration of all municipal affairs as assigned under the Charter of the Village of Granville. The Manager prepares and submits an annual budget and capital improvements program and administers the appropriations therein. Show less