OBJECTIVE: To secure Contracts for Consulting regarding issues related to Military Personnel, to serve as an Expert Witness for attorneys in related lawsuits.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2002- Present  Private Consultant
1996 - 2002 City Administrator. Raymore, Missouri
1994 - 1995 Assistant City Administrator Raymore, Missouri
1992 - 1994 Human Resource Manager, Corporation Secretary Delta Marine Corp.
1988 - 1992 Chief of Staff – Administration, Fleet Training Group, GTMO Bay, Cuba
1962 – 1992 United States Navy - Administrative Officer - assignments throughout the world. Completed 30-Year Career – Retired as Lieutenant Commander (04)

Consultant - Providing consulting services regarding Military personnel records in conjunction with pending lawsuits. Secure Military Personnel Service Health, Dental, Training records for review and consultation with clients regarding members performance, disciplinary history, career status, physical condition, education and training and satisfactory completion of military service. Secure and review Veterans records, provide information regarding Veterans benefits requested, disability compensation & treatment authorized as well as disability rating percentages assigned.

City Administrator - Accomplished manager and community leader of a full service municipal government, in a changing rural - suburban area, population 13,000; involving growth management, intergovernmental and regional interaction while directing the daily management of City affairs. Responsible for administrative, organizational and operational decisions, including; supervision of employees and consultants; personnel & financial management, policy development; pay, benefits and compensation, capital improvements and economic development. Principal advisor to Mayor, City Council, support staff, parks and recreation board, planning and zoning commission, Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Development Authority, cable commission.

*Coordinated major projects; M58 highway improvement project- budgeted at over 11 million dollars. Project completed on schedule and under Budget; water and sewer improvement project - budgeted at over 13 million dollars. Project completed on schedule under Budget; storm water & parks and recreation improvement project completed on schedule, under budget at 5 million dollars. Completed; procurement and management of government access television station, CH 7, serving over 5 thousand Raymore residents. Spearheaded financing of all major projects, including funding for $3.2 million dollar City Municipal facility and $4.2 million 21 acre Municipal complex. City Facility now complete, complex under construction.


1992 - 1994

Delta Marine Inc. Ship repair facility performing private and government repair contracts,
tug, tow, barge and dry dock services. As human Resource Manager of a major ship repair facility, was charged with many diverse responsibilities including:
*Personnel Management; Advertising, testing, hiring, training and termination of more than 250 highly skilled technicians, laborers and administrative personnel. Implemented a transition plan for this workforce at the time of closure of the company. Administered Tug Contract GTMO.

1988 - 1992

Fleet Training Group, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Administrative Officer, Department Head to Commanding Officer of overseas training command, responsible for training of hundreds of officer and enlisted personnel, serving on-board ships of the U.S. Atlantic fleet, in preparation for deployment and combat. Responsible for all Administrative, Training functions and department budget.

1986 - 1988

Naval Aviation Schools Command, Pensacola, Florida. Administrative Officer, Department Head to Commanding Officer of Training Command for Naval Aviators, Survival Swimmers, Aviation Officer Candidates and various enlisted school programs. Responsible for all administrative functions including the department budget

1984 - 1986

Personnel Support Activity, Pensacola, Florida. Executive Officer responsible to Commanding Officer for management of staff of professional in the field of Personnel Administration, Pay and Benefits and Transportation for military and civil service personnel throughout 3 states. Directed the Officer’s in Charge of Detachments in execution of their duties at their respective Detachments. Responsible for Command Budget.

1981 - 1983

USS LEXINGTON AVT 16, Pensacola, Florida. Administrative Officer – Department Head responsible to Executive Officer and Commanding Officer for all administrative functions including, Pay & Compensations, Education and Training, Personnel Administration, Equal Opportunity Programs, Human Resource Management, Total Quality Management.

1979 - 1981

Personnel Support Activity Detachment, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Officer-In-Charge of Detachment, management of 75 Officer and Enlisted Personnel in all administrative functions including Personnel, Pay, and transportation. Directed, managed functions for Officer, Enlisted, Civil Service Personnel, served on Probation board for civilian employees, Parole Board Committee Member for Correctional Custody Center. Served on General Courts Martial, Administrative Hearing Boards, Conducted Captains Mast. Responsible for detachment budget.




1962 - 1977

Navy Personnelman E – 1 Through E – 9 (Master Chief Personnelman). Duties included Personnel Management, Administration, Budget and Finance, Education & Training, Enlisted Classification, Recruiting, Vocational Interest Placement Counseling, Career & Benefits Counseling, Supervision of office personnel including Military and Civilian personnel.

Education: Business Administration. Completed numerous formal courses of instruction in Personnel Management, Project Management, Total Quality Management, Financial Management & Budget Preparation, Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Stress Management, Quality Assurance, Information and Physical Security, Investigations, Risk Management, Cultural Diversity in the workplace, Emergency Management & Safety, Criminal Justice.

Affiliations and Memberships: Missouri Municipal League, Missouri Managers Assn., Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Raymore Historical Society (Life Member), Fleet Reserve Association, Retired Officers Association, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Hadji Shrine Temple.

References provided.

Clients Include

Shook Hardy & Bacon, LLP.

Mr. JOHN JOHNSTON KANSAS CITY, MO. 816-474-6550

MR. DYLAN MURRAY KANSAS CITY, MO. 816-474-6550

MR. MIKE BOOZER KANSAS CITY, MO. 816-474-6550

MR. RICH HILL KANSAS CITY, MO. 816-474-6550

MR. MATT TOWN SAN FRANCISCO, CA. 415-544-1900

MR. CHRIS JOHNSON SAN FRANCISCO, CA. 415-544-1900

Atterbury, Goldberger & Richardson PC

MR. J. GOLDBERGER WEST PALM BEACH, FL. 561-659-8300

Adorno & Yoss MR. PETER FEAMAN BOCA RATON, FL. 561-338-8698

Military Law Firm

MR. JOHN B. WELLS SLIDELL, LA. 985-641-1855

Law Office of Donald A. McKinney

MR. DON MC KINNEY WICHITA, KS. 316-686-1477

Protogyrau & Rigney, PLC

MR. ROBERT RIGNEY NORFOLK, VA. 757-625-1775

MS. MARY T. SCHAUS NORFOLK, VA. 757-625-1775

Shea & Gardner

MR. THOMAS MIKULA WASHINGTON, DC. 202-828-2000

Stinson, Morrison & Heckler, LLP

MR. CHRIS WILLIAMS KANSAS CITY, MO. 816-842-8600

MR. PAUL CAMPO KANSAS CITY, MO. 816-942-8600

The Law Office of Tom Cunningham

MR. TOM CUNNINGHAM ST. LOUIS, MO. 618-210-7537

City Attorney, Raymore, MO.

MR. JOE WILLERTH INDEPENDENCE, MO. 816-461-3800

Cass County Prosecuting Attorney

MR. CHRIS KOSTER HARRISONVILLE, MO. 816-380-8250