Joseph Gerischer

About Joseph Gerischer

United States Navy Veteran with an active DoD Secret security clearance and 22 years of experience leading high-performing teams in dynamic, fast-paced, and high-intensity environments. Proven record of driving operational excellence through strategic leadership, risk management, and continuous process improvement across domestic and global operations, including Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Persian Gulf. Trusted leader who has safeguarded assets, property, and equipment valued at over $2B while consistently exceeding organizational objectives. Recognized for professionalism, reliability, and results.Key Areas of Impact• Data Analytics – Leveraged operational data to support certification planning, track performance metrics, and improve readiness and reliability across critical mission areas. Used analytical insights to guide decision-making, resource allocation, and performance optimization.• Process Improvement – Developed and executed process enhancements that strengthened operational efficiency, reinforced compliance, and improved maintenance and certification outcomes. Known for building sustainable systems that drive long-term performance and accountability.• Program Management – Led complex operational and training programs across multiple functional areas, aligning people, processes, and resources to mission requirements. Directed cross-functional teams to achieve consistent mission success through structured planning, communication, and execution.Additional strengths include: leadership development, instructor-led training and curriculum development, technical repair and maintenance oversight, workplace scheduling, risk mitigation, OSHA compliance, technician training programs, preventative maintenance, and advanced communication skills. Career supported by extensive operational, managerial, and technical training gained through military service.

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager at Afloat Training Group Norfolk

   US Navy

   Jan 2023 — Present · Norfolk, VA, US

   Senior Program/Operations Manager for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) in the administration, compliance, and revision of critical ASW standards and training for the entire United States Navy basic phase prior to deployment. As the senior subject matter expert and Mission Area Functional Lead (MAFL) for all 7 Afloat Training Groups (ATG) worldwide, I plan, direct, organize, and schedule functional meetings across eight different training organizations that affect ASW training at every phase in the overall life-cycle of a naval warship. This includes every platform that is ASW capable or requires ASW defensive measures. Coordinate and facilitate all leadership development courses of instruction for a command of 569 personnel from paygrades E-3 to E-7.

Education

• Thomas Edison State University

  Bachelor's degree, Organizational Leadership

• Vincennes University

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), General Studies

  2015 — 2016

• Tidewater Community College

  Electronics Technology

  2010 — 2013