COL Herman L.

COL Herman L.

Dates of Service: no date specified
RETIRED
56% Complete
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Promotions

  • SSgt Oct 81
  • TSgt Feb 85
  • 2LT Feb 88
  • 1LT Feb 90
  • CPT Mar 92
  • MAJ Dec 97
  • LTC Jul 03
  • COL Sep 09
Commissioning Source:  Other, Feb 1988

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Bio 

COL Lovell has consistently dedicated himself to the military mission and needs of unit members wherever he has been assigned in positions of increased leadership responsibility. He has held key officer positions: Cost Officer, Supply Officer, Logistics Officer, Deputy Commander WMD/Civil Support Teams, Budget Analyst MoI-TT Finance Team-OIF, and Group DCO.

Military Experiences

May 2013 - Jun 2014
Director and Commander, O-6, COL
Commander and Director of Operations for Black Sea Area Support Team (BSAST) in Romania/Bulgaria. Direct supervisor for GS-14 Area Support Team Manager and senior manager over other staff ranging from GS-14 to GS-9. Also provide senior level command and control for up to 100 military and civilian workforce and up to 250 contractor support for the Base Life Support. Work with command level staff and commanders on many base support requirements for the multitude of supported missions that consist of up to several hundred military members at any point in time as well as providing life support for up to 2,000 Soldiers and Marines transiting in and out of the OEF Theater. Serve as base (Garrison) commander for two geographically separated Forward Operating Sites in two different countries.
May 2013 - Jun 2014
HSC
Director and Commander BSAST
Commander and Director of Operations for Black Sea Area Support Team (BSAST) in Romania/Bulgaria. Direct supervisor for GS-14 Area Support Team Manager and senior manager over other staff ranging from GS-14 to GS-9. Also provide senior level command and control for up to 100 military and civilian workforce and up to 250 contractor support for the Base Life Support. Work with command level staff and commanders on many base support requirements for the multitude of supported missions that consist of up to several hundred military members at any point in time as well as providing life support for up to 2,000 Soldiers and Marines transiting in and out of the OEF Theater. Serve as base (Garrison) commander for two geographically separated Forward Operating Sites in two different countries.
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
MNSTC-I
Budget Officer
Senior Budget Analyst and mentor to the leadership within the Financial Affairs Directorate within the Iraqi Government’s Ministry of Interior. Assisted in the review and analysis of a $3.8 billion annual budget and a $1.7 billion supplemental budget. Supported Iraqi development and stability by providing financial management mentorship and assistance to coalition agencies. Provided guidance to assist in budget formulation and execution building, along with general accounting knowledge base. Supported specific functional areas by assisting the Finance Directorate in the creation and updating of templates for standard budgeting documents, finance, accounting, and budgetary analysis. Acting director for a full month during this deployment and ensured the successful management of the MoI Fin.
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
Budget Analyst, O-5, LTC
Senior Budget Analyst and mentor to the leadership within the Financial Affairs Directorate within the Iraqi Government’s Ministry of Interior. Assisted in the review and analysis of a $3.8 billion annual budget and a $1.7 billion supplemental budget. Supported Iraqi development and stability by providing financial management mentorship and assistance to coalition agencies. Provided guidance to assist in budget formulation and execution building, along with general accounting knowledge base. Supported specific functional areas by assisting the Finance Directorate in the creation and updating of templates for standard budgeting documents, finance, accounting, and budgetary analysis. Acting director for a full month during this deployment and ensured the successful management of the MoI Fin.

Deployments

(2 years, 4 months)
May 2013 - Jun 2014
Global War on Terrorism
Director and Commander of Black Sea Area Support Team
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Budget Analyst working with the Ministry of Interior Finance for Capacity Building.
Apr 1995 - May 1995
Afsm
Operation Provide Comfort
OIC of Readiness Spares Kit for F-16s for the Colorado Air National Guard in direct support of the no fly zone over Northern Iraq.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Jun 2004 - May 2006

Jul 2002 - May 2003

Jun 1994 - May 1995

Certifications
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

1982 - 1986

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Bachelor's Degree, Financial Accounting

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