Chris M.

About Chris M.

Executive with 20+ years of experience in global engagement, government affairs, and strategic operations. I’ve led multinational partnerships, advised senior leaders on policy and force structure, and directed operations for organizations of up to personnel. My work spans international diplomacy, legislative strategy, and crisis response—driving collaboration across federal, state, and global partners. Passionate about building resilient institutions, advancing public-private partnerships, and delivering results in complex environments. Key Skills & Expertise Global Engagement & DiplomacyLed over 150 international exchanges with Chile, Czech Republic, and Egypt through the State Partnership Program, strengthening defense cooperation and cross-cultural collaboration. Strategic Planning & Policy DevelopmentDirected the creation and execution of 15+ joint operations plans and multiple modernization initiatives, aligning state and federal objectives with long-term strategic goals. Interagency & Legislative AffairsAdvised senior leaders on legislative strategy, coordinated with Members of Congress and state legislators, and led high-level engagements to influence public policy and defense priorities. Operational Leadership & Readiness OversightOversaw operations and training for a organization across multiple states, managing readiness, training progression, and multimillion-dollar budgets.🤝 Coalition Building & Stakeholder CoordinationBuilt strategic partnerships with DoD, NGB, and state/federal agencies, leading to 25 joint training events and enhanced intergovernmental collaboration. Crisis & Contingency OperationsDirected rapid mobilization and deployment for domestic and international missions, including border security, disaster response, and multinational peacekeeping. Organizational Transformation & Force ModernizationChaired national-level advisory councils and led major force structure changes, including the integration of new units and modernization of operational capabilities. Executive Communication & Leadership DevelopmentDelivered strategic briefings to senior leaders, authored policy communications, and mentored junior leaders across multinational environments to build high-performing teams.

Experience

1. Director (Full Time G3 Oic)

   Texas Army National Guard

   Mar 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Director of Operations, Training and Readiness for a agency within the state of Texas, comprised of 6 senior directorates (Brigades) and 54 individual units (Battalions).• Provided Training Progression and Oversight for an additional employees across Washington, Tennessee, Mississippi, and New Mexico, comprised from 4 senior directorates (Brigades) and 23 individual units (Battalions).• Supervised the $10.2M in payroll, allowance, and travel appropriations across 8 different lines of accounting in Fiscal Year 2024.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology

  1993 — 1999

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  Masters of Science, Technology Commercialization

  2016

Skills

• Project Planning
• Military Experience
• Force Protection
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Operational Planning
• Dod
• Security Clearance
• Program Management
• Logistics Management
• Military
• Army
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Training
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• Security
• Military Operations
• Command