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Michael Preston

Michael Preston

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Retired Command Sergeant Major at 412th Theater Engineer Command

  • Education

    • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

      2017 - 2019
      Military and Strategic Leadership

    • Mercer County High School

      1977 - 1981
      Diploma General Studies 12

      Activities and Societies: Track, Band

    • Truck America Training

      2021 - 2021
      CDL-A

    • University of Kentucky

      -
      Music

    • Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management

      -
      Finance and Financial Management Services

    • Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management

      2013 - 2013
      Finance and Financial Management Services

      Financial Management

  • Experience

    • Greater Bullitt County Youth Football League, Lebanon Junction Jaguars, A Team

      Jul 1996 - Nov 1996
      Assistant Football Coach

    • MySTR

      Jan 2002 - Nov 2019
      Bass Player

      Due to the sudden death of my best friend and core member of the band, MySTR has been permanently retired. Thanks to all of our faithful followers and band supporters. R.I.P., my brother, Scott Richter.

    • C Troop, 5-15th Cavalry

      Sept 2004 - Mar 2006
      Drill Sergeant

    • B Troop, 2-397th Cavalry

      Aug 2006 - Aug 2007
      Training NCO

    • HHC, 8-229th Aviation Regiment

      Sept 2007 - Oct 2007
      Battalion Fire Support Sergeant

    • HHC, 11th Aviation Command

      Dec 2007 - Dec 2008
      First Sergeant

    • B Troop, TF ODIN

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
      First Sergeant

    • HHC, 11th Aviation Command

      Apr 2010 - Sept 2013
      First Sergeant

    • United States Department of Defense

      Apr 2012 - Jul 2021

      Performs the full range of tasks associated with the examination, computation, adjustment and processing of various pay actions for officer and enlisted personnel. Examines authorizations and supporting documents for pay actions to determine correctness, propriety, and to ensure that no improper payments are made. When documentation is lacking, insufficient or improper, contacts the proper person to obtain additional information or correct documentation. Determines basic pay, allowances, and any special or incentive pay due. Posts verified pay actions to the pay account. Maintains internal controls over payrolls. Responsible for in and out processing of IRR Soldiers and Soldiers attached to other co-located agencies. Special emphasis on maintaining the Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) and Overseas Cost of Living Allowance (OCONUS COLA) files. Show less

      • Voucher Examiner

        Dec 2017 - Jul 2021

      • Military Pay Technician

        Apr 2012 - Dec 2017

    • Greater Bullitt County Youth Football League, Lebanon Junction Jaguars, Pee Wee

      Jul 2013 - Nov 2014
      Youth Football Coach

      Coached mainly offense for 9-10 year olds.

    • HHT, 4th Cavalry Brigade, 1st Army Division

      Sept 2013 - Mar 2017
      First Sergeant

      Serves as the First Sergeant for a Headquarters and Headquarters Troop in 1st Army Division East consisting of three Battalions, one Squadron and one Headquarters Troop; responsible for service and support for Observer, Coach/Trainers deploying to mobilization stations throughout CONUS conducting wartime collective training of mobilizing Army Reserve and National Guard Component units; assists in planning and supervising the individual training and mission accomplishments of 49 Soldiers and 10 DA Civilians; supervises the Brigade staff NCOICs. Special recent emphasis areas include: Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise (QLLEX), OC/T Validation, 1ST Army Operation Bold Shift (OBS). Show less

    • Bullitt County Bullitts

      Sept 2013 - Dec 2014
      Assistant Basketball Coach

      5th Grade

    • Lebanon Junction Jaguars

      Jul 2015 - Nov 2015
      Special Teams Coach

      Greater Bullitt County Youth Football League, Lebanon Junction Jaguars, B Team

    • 844th Engineer Battalion

      Apr 2017 - Aug 2019
      Command Sergeant Major

      The Battalion Command Sergeant Major (CSM), in peacetime, is the battalion commander's most important advisor. The CSM possesses more experience than any other person in the battalion.Consequently, the battalion commander must obtain the maximum effort of the CSM both in assignment of duties and responsibilities; yet ensure he is properly integrated into the command structure of the battalion.

    • Mamee's, LLC

      Aug 2018 - now
      Co-Owner

      Small business offering a tanning salon, beauty salon, coin and drop-off laundry service.

    • 206th CS RSG, 412th Theater Engineer Command

      Aug 2019 - Aug 2020
      Retired Command Sergeant Major

      The Brigade Command Sergeant Major (CSM), in peacetime, is the brigade commander's most important advisor. The CSM possesses more experience than any other person in the brigade. Consequently, the brigade commander must obtain the maximum effort of the CSM both in assignment of duties and responsibilities; yet ensure he is properly integrated into the command structure of the brigade. The 206th is currently authorized 1,673 Soldiers.

    • FirstFleet, Inc.

      Sept 2021 - now
      Truck Driver

    • PRESTON TRANSPORT LLC

      Nov 2022 - now
      Owner

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • DoD Financial Management Certification

      Department of Defense, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
      Oct 2015

    • Commercial Driver License (CDL)

      Truck America Training
      Sept 2021