Adrian D. Ragland
Guyton,GA
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Chair/Professor of Naval Science, Commanding Officer
NROTC Unit Savannah State/Georgia Southern University
Savannah, Georgia
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Responsible for overseeing and managing 40 midshipmen (students), 10 Officers, Enlisted, and Civilian staff members, ensuring all educational and Navy requirements are fulfilled for students to commission as active duty Navy or Marine Corps Officers upon award of their Undergraduate Degree.
- Manage and executed annual budgets of over $300K; identify shortfalls and procure additional resources from multiple sources to implement student programs—academic instructor for professional development curriculum to include Ethics & Moral Reasoning.
Chief of Staff (Executive Assistant)
Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force Seventy-Three
Singapore, SP
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Principal assistant to the Commander (Chief Executive) responsible for a staff of more than 5000 military and civilian personnel supporting 4 operational commands and up to 10 logistic ships operating throughout the Western Pacific.
- Managed the staff battle rhythm, workflow, and priorities for the commander’s schedule and engagements.
- Managed vital assistants, including Legal, Public Affairs, Human Resources, Budget/Finance, Intelligence, and Information Security.
- Ensured briefing products and presentations were timely and accurate to support the commander’s meetings, engagements, and decision cycle, and assisted the commander in making critical decisions affecting the entire enterprise.
Commodore
Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7
Sasebo, Japan
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Theater Commander responsible for all aspects of mine warfare throughout the Western Pacific, including training and readiness for a staff of 40 personnel and four ships (200+ personnel), maintenance and long-range schedule, force protection, air operations, tactical operations, as well as integration and coordination with foreign countries throughout the Pacific.
Chief of Staff Operations (Senior Staff Director)
Expeditionary Strike Group 7
Okinawa, Japan
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Responsible for all aspects of amphibious operations, to include training and readiness, for 4 ships and 3,000+ personnel, ship’s long-range schedule, force protection, air operations, tactical operations, as well as integration and coordination with U.S. Marine Corps forces stationed throughout the Western Pacific (5,000+ personnel).
Western Hemisphere Section Chief, International Engagement Directorate
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (Navy Staff)
Washington, D.C.
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and monitoring of the Navy's foreign policy with Western Hemisphere partner countries.
- Additionally, responsible for preparing the Chief of Naval Operations (Chief Executive) and Senior Department of Defense leadership for high-level engagement meetings with counterparts throughout North, South, and Central America.
Vessel Captain/Commanding Officer and Executive Officer (Senior Executive)
USS TORTUGA (LSD-46)
Sasebo, Japan
05.2009 - 07.2012
- Led and directed a naval warship of +300 personnel, with $500M in capital assets and an annual operating budget exceeding $2M.
- Drove optimization of operations, maintenance practices, and personnel training, exceeding required mission readiness, culminating in two extended deployments and winning the Admiral Arleigh Burke award for the Navy’s most improved ship.
Surface Warfare Officer Rank: Captain O-6
U.S. Navy
07.1995 - 05.2009
- Served on multiple ships with deployments around the world and numerous staff throughout the United States in roles with increased responsibility.
- Completed four extended deployments, stationed on ships homeported in Earl, NJ, Norfolk, VA, Sasebo and Okinawa JP, and Singapore, SP.
- Completed all available qualifications as a Surface Warfare Officer.
- Served in multiple leadership positions, including Administration, Maintenance, Intelligence, Safety, and Operations; responsible for all scheduling, training, and execution of multi-million-dollar shipboard operation budgets.
Timeline
Department Chair/Professor of Naval Science, Commanding Officer
NROTC Unit Savannah State/Georgia Southern University
03.2023 - 08.2025
Chief of Staff (Executive Assistant)
Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force Seventy-Three
08.2020 - 02.2023
Commodore
Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7
07.2017 - 07.2020
Chief of Staff Operations (Senior Staff Director)
Expeditionary Strike Group 7
06.2015 - 07.2017
Western Hemisphere Section Chief, International Engagement Directorate
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (Navy Staff)
07.2012 - 07.2014
Vessel Captain/Commanding Officer and Executive Officer (Senior Executive)
USS TORTUGA (LSD-46)
05.2009 - 07.2012
Surface Warfare Officer Rank: Captain O-6
U.S. Navy
07.1995 - 05.2009