Recognition reflects the work, not the purpose of the work.

I have been fortunate to receive recognition across military service, research, writing, leadership, and professional life. These distinctions are included here as context for the experience behind my current work.

Military & Institutional

U.S. Army Ordnance Corps Hall of Fame
U.S. Army NCO leadership institution Hall of Honor
Senior enlisted service culminating as a Command Sergeant Major
Army Knowledge Management Pioneer recognition

Research & Writing

Author, editor, and compiler of books and official military-history works
General editor and contributor to U.S. Army historical publications
General and Mrs. Matthew B. Ridgway Military History Research Grant recipient
Long-term contributor to NCO history and professional military literature

Professional

International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach
Graduate education in organizational communication and executive coaching
Decades of executive, instructional, facilitation, and organizational leadership experience

Public & Community Service

Leadership and volunteer service with the Bell County Historical Commission
Board service with Preservation Texas
Long-term participation in military, veteran, civic, historical, professional, and community organizations

The recognitions are useful because they demonstrate that other institutions have found value in the work. The work itself remains the point.