Roper
Deputy Commander @U.S. Northern Command
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy Commander @U.S. Northern Command
Colorado Springs, CO, US
Deputy Commander, U.S. Northern Command, and Vice Commander, U.S. Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. As Deputy Commander, I assist the Combatant Commander in anticipating, preparing for and responding to threats against North America and within Northern Command’s assigned area of responsibility. Additionally, I provide oversight of U.S. Northern Command’s mission to provide Defense Support of Civil Authorities.
EDUCATION
U.S. Army War College
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Military and Strategic Leadership
FBI National Academy 200th Session
Certificate, Public Safety and Strategic Leadership
Troy University
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
FBI National Executive Institute
Strategic leadership
University of Alabama
Master's degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
ABOUT ROPER
Served in Army command and staff assignments spanning a period of thirty-nine years. Leader of diverse teams and complex organizations. As a Citizen-Soldier, over 33 years of law enforcement experience culminating with my 10 year tenure as the Chief of Police of the Birmingham Police Department. Known as a transformational leader, the department was recognized as a national model for community policing and citizen engagement. Education includes a Bachelor of Science from Troy University, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Alabama, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. Also, conferred an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from Oakland City University in Indiana. A graduate of the FBI National Academy and the FBI National Executive Institute; attended the National Counter-Terrorism Seminar in Israel, completed the FEMA Vanguard Crisis Leadership Program and has studied executive leadership development at Harvard University. An Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice and has lectured nationally and internationally on various strategic leadership topics.
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