Rick Haerter

Experience

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  Corrections Corporation of America

  Jan 1995 - Aug 2001

  Chief of Security

  Supervise all aspects of security operations in a mixed custody correctional facility. Develop security plans and inspections, update emergency plan proceedures and policy revisions. Monitor payroll and overtime expenditures. Ensure that security practices are in line with ACA accredition standards.

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  Army National Guard

  Aug 2001 - Aug 2022

  Assist the Recruiting Commander in developing state strength maintenance (SM) plan. Monitor SM plan and make recommendations to successfully achieve end strength. Develop and implement SM awards program that provides incentives for RRB personnel to exceed assigned mission requirements. Quantify demographic and market share data to determine most effective utilization of assigned resources. Develop performance improvement systems that realign personnel with poor performance back to a successful trajectory. Serve as the primary advisor to the State CSM on all strength maintenance issues. Show less Establish performance standards, monitor and evaluate RRNCOs on the overall effectiveness of their recruiting and retention activities/programs (e.g. presentations and briefings, sales interviews and techniques, enlistment and re-enlistment packets, waiver requests, ARISS usage and provide training as needed).Counsel and rate RRNCOs assigned to their area in accordance with AR 623-205 and locally established policy. At a minimum, conducts monthly performance counseling with each assigned RRNCO.Establish and implement a written yearly Team Training Program designed to address the specific training needs and levels of experience of assigned team members.Provide RRNCOs with market data, trends, and other pertinent demographic information.Work with unit leaders to ensure awareness of and compliance with the SM Program. Discuss and plan activities to meet strength missions and conduct SM training, presentations and briefings as required.Assess the effectiveness of area recruiting, attrition management and retention incentive/awards programs and make recommendations for improvement.Assist in developing, maintaining and analyzing statistical data of assigned area demographics, as well as unit losses, unit climate information and SIDPERS data to form current and projected trends.Provide sustainment and remedial training for assigned team members as needed to maintain skills and prevent poor performance.Make recommendations for disciplinary action and/or dismissal of RRNCOs as required.Verify priority leads are “worked”, MEPS-bound Soldiers are projected, and prior service Soldiers are entered into ARISS to allow the state leadership to validate funding levels. Ensure that ARISS data correctly portrays the work completed by their team, and avoid duplicate state reporting systems. Show less

  • BDE CSM 95th Troop Command

    Nov 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Command Sergeant Major, 1-189th General Service Aviation Battalion

    Apr 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Recruiting and Retention CSM

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2019

  • Operations NCOIC

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Recruiting and Retention Team Chief

    Feb 2008 - Jan 2013

  • Company/ BN Master Gunner (BFV)

    Aug 2001 - Feb 2008
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  Motorcycle Safety Foundation

  Jan 2006 - now

  RiderCoach Trainer

  Recruit, select, train, mentor, and support coaches and site coordinators. Conduct training and certification courses, professional development workshops, and quality assurance visits. Motorcycle Safety Foundation certified: RiderCoach, RiderCoach Trainer, Advanced RiderCourse RiderCoach.

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  US Army

  Aug 2022 - now

  As the Senior Enlisted Advisor, he supports the USARPAC Commanding General’s and the Deputy Commanding General’s vision by setting the theater for success for contingencies. He is the principal advisor to the DCG, NG on all enlisted guard matters. His responsibilities include providing the enlisted perspective on strategic vision, goals, and objectives throughout the commands Area of Operation. Additionally, he is responsible for mentoring enlisted guard service members on matters pertaining to the commands mission, vision, core values, enlisted utilization and implementation of policy, and the DCG’s intent. Show less

  • Senior Enlisted Advisor to USARPAC Deputy Commanding General Homeland Affairs

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Deputy Commanding General MOB / RA US Army Pacific Command

    Aug 2022 - Jan 2025