John Driscoll

Assistant Professor - Army ROTC

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Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

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About me
Brigadier General USA - Retired. CASA Massachusetts. Speaker on leadership and patriotism, Strategic Advisor and Board Chair in industry, President and member of non-profit boards, Adjunct professor - Leadership.
Education
- Harvard University
  2015 -
  Executive Leadership Leadership in Homeland Security Executive Seminar
  The Leadership in Homeland Security program is designed by Harvard Kennedy School’s Program on Crisis Leadership specifically for the National Guard and their partner organizations. The program equips senior leaders with the resources and capabilities to produce an effective response. This program emphasizes the critical role of the National Guard and their partner organizations as the backbone of the nation’s leadership cadre for providing the essential intermediate response to large, complex,… Show more The Leadership in Homeland Security program is designed by Harvard Kennedy School’s Program on Crisis Leadership specifically for the National Guard and their partner organizations. The program equips senior leaders with the resources and capabilities to produce an effective response. This program emphasizes the critical role of the National Guard and their partner organizations as the backbone of the nation’s leadership cadre for providing the essential intermediate response to large, complex, multi-jurisdiction, multi-level, multi-sectoral events. Show less
- American Military University
  2000 - 2003
  Master of Arts (M.A.) Defense Acquisition Management
- The United States Army War College
  2012 - 2014
  Master's degree Military Strategic Studies, General
  The US Army War College educates and develops leaders for service at the strategic level while advancing knowledge in the global application of Landpower. The US Army War College produces graduates who are skilled critical thinkers and complex problem solvers in the global application of Landpower both for Commanders and Civilian Leaders at the strategic level worldwide and routinely engage in discourse and debate on ground forces' role in achieving national security objectives.
- Northeastern University
  1984 - 1989
  Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Army ROTC, Scabbard & Blade Honor Society,
- Syracuse University - Maxwell School
  2016 -
  National Secuirty Management Course National Security Studies
  The National Security Management Course (NSMC) is a premiere two-week resident course of instruction held at Syracuse University and the keynote event of the NSS program. The course explores the wide range of emerging management challenges facing domestic and international security professionals. The NSMC accomplishes that mission through stimulating instruction, discussions, simulations and case studies.
Experience
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
  Jun 2004 - Jul 2007
  Assistant Professor - Army ROTC
  Assistant Professor of Military Science - Army ROTC Freshman Class Advisor; class open to entire student population and taught classes in leadership, goal setting, career and life management. Member of the Committee for Academic Review (CAR) for former students seeking readmission into the university. Member of the Undergraduate Advisory Group (UDAG), group of teachers and advisors to discuss current issues with all classes. Volunteered to assist Career Services coaching and mentoring students seeking assistance in interviewing skills. Show less
- Recruiting, Retention Battalion & 1-181 Infantry Regt. MAARNG
  Aug 2008 - Dec 2012
  Recruiting Commander - Nationally recognized 3 years in a row
  Retention Battalion Commander - won 9 National Awards for meeting recruiting, retaining, and attrition mission metrics. Infantry Battalion Commander - successfully led a transition of 90% turnover in personnel leadership by dynamic leadership and influence; setting realistic standards and enforcing them with personal and professional responsibility and accountability.
- Army National Guard
  Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
  Commissioned Officer 33 years in service - Responsible for 6,300 soldiers and their families' human resource personnel policy and process. Lead with ease the 22 soldiers directorate that implemented promotions, policy, HR data systems management, casualty and funeral operations, educational incentives and monetary bonuses, and administrative oversight on congressional and medical investigations and medical board evaluation.
  - Brigadier General - Land Component Commander
    Dec 2018 - Jun 2022
  - Military Officer
    Jun 1989 - Jun 2022
  - Chief Of Operations
    Dec 2017 - Nov 2018
  - G1, Director Human Resources and Personnel Policy
    Jun 2013 - Sept 2016
- 101st RTI MA Military Academy MAARNG
  Sept 2016 - Oct 2017
  Commandant - ARNG Training and Education
  Developed and trained current and future leaders of the Massachusetts National Guard. Led the professional cadre and staff to develop and execute US Training and Doctrine Command accredited courses and various programs of instruction. Ensured all met the academic rigor to exceed the standards for each of the 20 courses held annually at Regional Training Institute, Massachusetts Military Academy.
- US Army
  Dec 2017 - Nov 2018
  Chief Of Operations
  Chief of Operations leads a multidisciplinary TS/SCI team of Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force Watch Officers responsible for receiving information from across the Area of Operation, provide oversight to synchronize National Security Agency and Country specific intelligence analyst team, along with Public Affairs, Web Operations, and Knowledge Management personnel to provide strategic and salient operational information for the commander make executive decisions. .
- Skyline Nav AI Inc.
  Jul 2022 - now
  Board Member and Strategic Growth Advisor
  To provide board input and identify and capitalizes on opportunities for growth by developing and executing strategies to increase revenue and expand market share; Skyline NAV builds AI algorithms to improve navigation for drones & autonomous vehicles with real-time 3D maps, enabling safe & efficient transportation for both military and commercial markets.
- Friends of the MA National Guard Museum
  Dec 2022 - now
  Board Chairman
  To promote and support the development, funding and continued operation of the Massachusetts National Guard Museum and its educational, preservation, and social enterprises and to undertake the execution of workshops, training sessions, conferences and other activities as are not inconsistent with is status as a 501(c)3 of the IRS code.
- Quincy Cass Investment Management
  May 2023 - now
  Member Board of Directors
  Quincy Cass is a full-service independent investment advisory and securities firm who earns their customer's trust with a prudent, value-oriented approach to wealth creation and management. Individual investors, high-net-worth families, businesses and institutional clients have relied on Quincy Cass Associates to preserve and enhance their wealth since 1922. I am proud to be elected as Quincy Cass' first independent board member in its 100+ year history to support its "client first" mission.
- DS-Compliance
  May 2024 - now
  Chairman
  Chairman of DS-Compliance US Division. Promote long term sustainability and generate value for shareholders while overseeing the US strategy under a framework of prudent and effective controls to enable risk to be assessed and mitigate and managed to maximize growth potential for the company.
- Victory Six Advisors
  Jun 2024 - now
  Strategic Advisor
  Senior Strategic Advisor focusing on National Guard and Emergency Management.to provide clients and their company strategic guidance to select the best option to meet their objectives and assist them within their decision matrix of resources, time, and desired end state for near, short and long term goals.
- Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army
  Aug 2024 - now
  CASA Massachusetts
  Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army (CASAs) are business and communityleaders appointed by the Secretary to advise and support Army leaders across thecountry. CASAs come from many professions including business, education, finance,industry, law, the media, medicine and public service. Each is proactively involved inthe community and brings to the position an interest in the Army, a high degree ofbusiness and civic leadership and an ability to influence the public. CASAs are SpecialGovernment Employees who agree to serve as representatives of the Secretary of theArmy without salary, wages or related benefits, and are afforded a 3-star protocolstatus.CASAs bridge the gap between the Army and civilian community by disseminatinginformation about the Army’s objectives and major programs to the public throughspeeches, personal contact and participation in Army and community events. CASAsassist with recruiting by increasing the positive image of the Army and connecting Armyrecruiters to key influencer's in the community.CASAs provide individual advice to the Secretary of the Army on public sentimentstoward the Army. CASAs work closely with Army leaders and installation commandersand serve as the Secretary’s liaison for Army National Guard and Army Reservematters. They also engage with local, regional, and state officials, Federal Agencies,Members of Congress and their staff.Each CASA is committed to supporting all Department of Army Civilians, Soldiersand their Families. In particular, CASAs partner with the Soldier of Life program toassist Soldiers as they transition from the Army. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- SHRM SCP
  Society of Human Resources Management