BG Richard V. Geraci, USA (Ret)

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 1996 - Jun 2000

  Responsible for leading efforts to identify overlapping responsibilities, eliminate redundancy and reduce expenditures within Department of Defense experimental activities. Responsible for building the newly formed organization, and directing the staff of 300 Joint multi-service and Department of Defense civilians and contractors to enhance joint operations among the military services. High profile projects included development of the joint services experimentation process, establishing the Alliance of all Service Battle Labs, and the International Experimentation Program. Collaborated with senior defense officials, defense contractors, civilian agencies, and academia to investigate innovative approaches to warfighting and weapons development. Successfully executed the Secretary of Defense intent for Joint Service Experimentation by working with congressional staffers and representatives to raise the annual budget from 12 to 60 million dollars. Show less Commander of a separate combat Air Defense Brigade responsible for the combat readiness and worldwide deployment of 3000 soldiers and millions of dollars worth of missle systems, communications, and logistical equipment in support of contingency operations. Responsibilities included being the Senior Air and Missile Defense advisor to the III Corps Commander. Combat battalions under my command included five active duty and National Guard battalions and a Combat Support Hospital. Successfully activated a new PATRIOT missile battalion, deployed units to Southwest Asia in support of contingency operations and transitioned the brigade to new barracks, maintenance and headquarters facilities. The Brigade's balanced unit readiness and the quality of soldier and family care recognized as the best in the III Corps. Show less

  • Deputy Director, Joint Experimentation, Joint Forces Command

    Aug 1998 - Jun 2000

  • Commander, 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade

    Jul 1996 - Jul 1998
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  US Army

  Aug 2000 - Jun 2003

  Deputy Commanding General, US Army Space and Missle Defense Command

  Responsible for oversight of the command’s operations and cutting edge technology concerning space, information and computer network operations and missile defense, with a worldwide mission and over 3000 soldiers and civilians. Synchronized and integrated daily worldwide operations, equipment and facilities modernization programs, and transformation initiatives. Coordinated space based capabilities and information operations to optomize national capabilities, across diverse commands, in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Directed the curriculum development and implementation of the Army’s first formal education and training program for Army Space Operations Officers. Recognized for institutionalizing space operations within the Army, resulting in space expertise and equipment embedded in the Army force structure. Show less

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  United States Department of Defense

  Jun 2003 - Nov 2004

  Director, National Security Space Architect

  Responsible for advising the Undersecretary of the Air Force, Director of the National Reconnaissance Office, and Senior Defense Intelligence officials concerning the development and utilization of space systems architectures to achieve national security objectives. Supervised 100 military, civilian and scientists conducting National Security Space Program assessments for consistency with policy, planning guidance, and architectural decisions. Assessment reports routinely provided directly to the Secretary of Defense and the Director of Central Intelligence. Made numerous conference and panel appearances on behalf of the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Services to promote and advance space policies, the development of space based capabilities, and the importance of utilizing space for our nation’s future security. During my tenure, the Studies and Analysis division won the Department of Defense 2004 Modeling and Simulation Award. Show less

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  New Mexico Military Institute

  Dec 2004 - Jun 2015

  Commandant of Cadets and Dean of Students

  - Exercised direct supervision over the Corps of Cadets (Student Body) comprised of up to 1000 High School and Junior College students at a coeducational military boarding school. Responsible for the accountability, safety, security, health and welfare, mentorship, leader and character development, physical readiness, discipline, and quality of life of all cadets. Provided the educational leadership necessary to establish and maintain a properly resourced, positive, and structured learning environment conducive to high academic achievement and the “whole person” development of every cadet. - Served as the Chief Operating Officer, overseeing master planning and scheduling, publication of planning documents, planning and coordination of all special events, community engagement, and emergency preparedness. Managed the budgets associated with the Commandant’s Office, the Daniels Leadership Center, all service and support auxiliaries, campus police department, cadet counseling center, cadet extracurricular activities, and cadet entertainment.- Worked closely with the Board of Regents, Parent’s Club, Office of Alumni Relations, the NMMI Foundation and the Public Affairs Officer in support of fundraising efforts to benefit cadets, support school capital improvements, and achieve strategic initiatives. Show less

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  Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  President, Leavenworth Regional Catholic School System and Principal, Immaculata High School

  - Responsible for daily operations of the regional Catholic school system encompassing grades Pre-K through 12th grade at three campus locations. Supervised the school system staff (marketing and public relations, enrollment management, finance and human relations, development and alumni relations, curriculum oversight and assessment, facilities maintenance), school building leaders and system athletic director. - Educational and building leader for Immaculata Catholic High School, responsible for managing the academic program, policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe traditional Catholic learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school. Responsibilities include scheduling, curriculum development, assessment, technology, extracurricular activities, faculty development, emergency procedures and facility maintenance. Show less

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  Missouri Military Academy

  Jul 2017 - now

  • President

    Feb 2019 - now

  • Vice President for Academics, Operations and Planning

    Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Chief Academic Officer

    Jul 2017 - Mar 2018