Jason Garkey MBA

Serves as the Chief Security Officer responsible for implementing a National Security Agreement directed by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). As part of the implementation process, the CSO works directly with the Board of Directors, Department of Defense, Department of the Treasury, third-party consulting firms and C-suite leadership. The CSO's scope includes significant responsibilities in the protection of intellectual property, data security, IT operations, export control, contracting process, cybersecurity, vendor management, communications monitoring, and compliance. In addition to implementing the NSA, the role supports maturing company compliance and monitoring systems from a start-up to an early-stage company executing government contracts. Through the use of cross-functional teams, baseline implementation of the NSA was achieved in 9 months with full NSA termination achieved in 2 1/2 years.

Served as the Chief Security Officer for a global firm responsible for implementing a National Security Agreement directed by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). As part of the implementation process, the CSO worked directly with the Board of Directors, Department of Justice, Department of the Treasury, third-party consulting firms and C-suite leadership. The CSO's scope included significant responsibilities in data security, the contracting process, cybersecurity, vendor management, communications monitoring and compliance. In addition to implementing the NSA, the role supported separating North American operations from the rest of world through the divestiture of IT assets and formation of independent governing structures for North America. Through the use of cross-functional teams, full implementation of the NSA was achieved in 12 months ultimately leading to termination within the next 6 months.

I am a dedicated professional trained and developed in one of the most trusted career fields in the United States. A proven leader with organizations ranging from small, high performing teams serving at the highest levels of government to large organizations with multiple levels of leadership and several direct reporting supervisors. Committed to the ideals of a values based organization; honor, integrity and loyalty. Dedicated to making others better and providing the greatest possible performance for any organization I serve with.

3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

Army Review Board Agency Served as a permanent board member on various Secretary of the Army level boards. Responsible for the review, adjudication, and administrative resolution of cases presented to these boards, in accordance with applicable laws, policies, regulations, instructions and directives. Ensures Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families receive justice, equity, and compassion in order to maintain trust with the American people.

Served as a counter-terrorism fellow in the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy’s (Special Operations/ Low Intensity Conflict) worldwide combating terrorism educational portfolio. Engaged in an intensive Master’s degree program to include a thesis exploring the legitimacy of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s transition from an armed group to a viable counter state to the current Syrian and Iraqi governments.

Served as the Executive Officer, HQDA G-3/5/7 Operations, Readiness and Mobilization Directorate (G-33) consisting of over 583 military, civilian and contractor personnel. Principal conduit between the Director and 17 separate Colonel-led Staff Divisions. Assisted the Director in execution of Title X functions associated with all Army current Operations; force readiness; mobilization and protection; special operations; personnel recovery; information operations; and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) defeat. Responsible for the Director's interaction with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff and Army Command offices. Reviewed and developed staff actions, briefings, and correspondence for the Director. Provided situational awareness of deployed Army forces to Army Senior Leadership.

1-3 Brigade Special Troops Battalion Served as the commanding officer of a Brigade Special Troops Battalion which deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Responsible for the readiness and employment of eight companies of the brigade's combat enabling and logistical assets from both the Brigade Special Troops Battalion and the forward deployed Brigade Support Battalion. Supervised the operations of two forward operating bases consisting of over 2800 Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and contract civilians; and the retrograde and transfer of tactical infrastructure within Zabul province. Responsible for the health and welfare; training; and safety of over 700 Soldiers and their Families. Provided for the well-being of Army Families and the strength of the battalion's Family Readiness Group.

Served as the Department of Military Science and Leadership's department chair under the University of Richmond's School of Arts and Sciences. Managed the recruiting, marketing, resource management and training for a four-year Reserve Officer Training Corps program active at six different colleges and universities in southern Virginia. Responsible for an annual commissioning mission to produce quality lieutenants for the United States Army's active and reserve components.

1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Served as the brigade combat team operations officer and was responsible for all operational planning, synchronization, and mission execution for a 3500 Soldier armored brigade combat team at Fort Stewart, GA. Served as the ground task force operations officer for the Department of Defense’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Explosive (CBRNE) Consequence Management Response Force (CCMRF). Orchestrated mobility exercises, coordinated with joint and inter-agency partners and developed standard operating procedures which were later implemented as the baseline standards for the CCMRF Task Force Operations assigned units.

Served as the battalion operations officer responsible for planning and executing combat operations over a 1200 sq. km area of operations. Conducted local engagements with tribal leadership and led alternate command post operations for an Iraqi BN and US mechanized infantry company. Heavily partnered with and mentored the staff of the 1st Brigade, 1st Iraq Division during the transition to Iraqi Security Force-led operations in 2008.

Served as the primary planner for a Brigade Combat Team of over 3500 Soldiers. Responsible for training, deployment and operational planning in both the continental U.S. and in the Middle East. Primary planner for the deployment of the brigade to Iraq and operations to retake Ramadi from the Islamic State of Iraq during the Anbar awakening.

E Company, 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard)