Stephen Larocque

Experience

1. Division Command Sergeant Major

   Us Army

   Oct 2023 — Present · Tacoma, WA, US

   Senior Executive Leader Organizational Strategy People & Culture Operations ManagementSenior enlisted advisor to a Army division, responsible for organizational performance, culture, and readiness. Partnered with the Commanding General and executive team to shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and lead talent development across multiple subordinate units.Key Responsibilities & Impact• Directed organizational priorities, long‑range planning, and policy implementation for a large, complex workforce.• Led people and culture initiatives, including coaching, performance management, and professional development for thousands of personnel.• Oversaw daily operations, resource allocation, and execution of major programs across multiple departments.• Provided decisive leadership during crises, managing risk, emergency response, and continuity of operations.• Built leadership pipelines and training systems that improved retention, readiness, and team cohesion.• Served as a primary liaison between senior leaders, community partners, and external organizations.• Delivered clear, strategic communication to align teams and translate executive intent into action.Core CompetenciesExecutive Leadership • Organizational Strategy • Team Building • Culture Transformation • Operations Management • Crisis Leadership • Talent Development • Cross‑Functional Collaboration • Strategic Communication

Education

• The University of Texas at El Paso

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Leadership Studies

  2014 — 2015

• Excelsior University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Liberal Arts

  2011 — 2013

• Central Texas College

  Associates Degree, General Studies

  2004 — 2009