A career infantryman and third-generation graduate of West Point, Doug led organizations from the platoon through the two-star level during over 33 years of service. Command and staff assignments around the world provided uncommon breadth and unique challenges building and leading teams to prevail in complex environments.
Doug’s key military positions included commanding during combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan; Executive Officer & Senior Military Advisor to the Secretary of the Army; and Deputy Commanding General of both an 18,000-Soldier U.S. Army Division as well as a Division in the British Army.
As a general officer, Doug led the Army’s Mission Command Center of Excellence where he helped refine the Army’s “Mission Command” approach which seeks to empower subordinate decision-making and decentralized execution through building competence, mutual trust, and shared understanding.
In addition to his work with Thayer Leadership, Doug serves as a consultant and strategic advisor to several companies, helping them navigate various leadership and business challenges. As a leadership mentor, he has contributed to continuous growth and development of leaders across a variety of corporate teams. Doug has also been retained by the Army as a senior advisor for several senior leadership programs including mentoring the Army’s newly selected Brigadier Generals each year.