Douglas Herrmann, Lt Col, US Army, Ret.
Lake Latonka,PA
Summary
Mission-driven Christian leader with 25 years of experience in leadership formation, program direction, and strategic communications within military, nonprofit, and academic-adjacent environments. Proven record of recruiting, mentoring, and advancing emerging leaders; stewarding philanthropic relationships; and representing mission-centered institutions with credibility and clarity. Deeply aligned with Grove City College's commitments to faithfulness, excellence, stewardship, community, and principled institutional independence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Consultant – Nonprofit Programs
CompassCare | Christian Nonprofit Medical Ministry
01.2023 - Current
- Senior consultant to a Christ-centered nonprofit providing ethical medical pregnancy services to more than 2,500 patients annually while integrating biblical truth with compassionate care.
- Led donor-facing engagement with approximately 1,500 individual supporters, contributing to the raising of $1.2M in philanthropic support.
- Oversaw donor communications, marketing materials, and multimedia content to ensure alignment with mission, theological commitments, and public credibility.
- Supported program expansion and operational coordination across six clinical sites serving thousands annually.
- Partnered with senior leadership to strengthen outreach strategy, stewardship practices, and long-term sustainability.
- Directed digital communications teams using CMS and CRM platforms to support donor engagement and institutional messaging.
- Provided editorial and creative oversight for video series, newsletters, and reports.
- Served as final authority for public-facing content, ensuring narrative, visual, and brand alignment across web and print platforms.
Contract Consultant – Military Training & Suicide Prevention Research
U.S. Air Force / SafeSide Prevention / University of Rochester
01.2023 - Current
- Served as training consultant for a federally funded suicide prevention initiative.
- Mentored and certified staff as trainers; delivered structured curriculum to 500+ junior Air Force personnel.
- Emphasized leadership responsibility, resilience, ethical care for others, and organizational trust.
- Operated with discretion and adaptability in sensitive, high-trust environments.
Senior Program Leader & Mentor
United States Army
01.2000 - 07.2023
- Directed comprehensive leadership formation programs for 100+ personnel focused on ethical decision-making, character development, and service.
- Managed the full “career lifecycle” of junior leaders, providing counseling, mentorship, and professional placement support into competitive military and civilian roles.
- Designed and executed leadership development programs emphasizing responsibility, mission focus, and moral judgment—principles aligned with Christian liberal arts education.
- Conducted sustained mentorship and performance coaching, with approximately 90% of participants advancing into senior leadership roles.
- Managed complex, multi-stakeholder programs integrating logistics, communications, academic collaboration, and interagency coordination.
- Represented the organization as a public ambassador at interagency conferences and community forums, building partnerships and institutional credibility.
- Oversaw written and digital communications, briefings, presentations, and outreach materials for internal and external audiences.
- Maintained the highest ethical standards and strict confidentiality in roles requiring sound judgment and discretion.
Education
M.A. - Executive Leadership
Liberty University
B.S. - Secondary Education
Buffalo State University
Command & General Staff College - Strategic Leadership
U.S. Army University
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Oversight of creative communications systems
- Content Management Systems Oversight
- Customer Relationship Management workflow supervision
- Digital Strategy & Social Media Oversight
- Strategic Briefing
- Public Speaking
Affiliations
- Officer Christian Fellowship
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Samaritan's Purse
- Sgt. Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Foundation (Founding Board Member)
FAITH, MISSION & INSTITUTIONAL ALIGNMENT
Committed follower of Jesus Christ with a strong grounding in biblical Christian worldview formation. Fully aligned with Grove City College's mission to provide Christ-centered, academically excellent, and affordable education. Strong supporter of the College's commitments to Christian worldview formation, institutional independence, conservative values, and the foundations of ordered liberty. Passionate about forming students marked by faithfulness, excellence, stewardship, community, and personal responsibility in service of the common good.
KEY MILITARY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
- Provisional Battalion Commander
- Battalion Executive Officer
- Company Commander
- Platoon Leader
- Team Leader
- Operations Officer
MILITARY HONORS & AWARDS
Recipient of 25 military awards, including:, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, NATO Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal
Timeline
Contract Consultant – Nonprofit Programs
CompassCare | Christian Nonprofit Medical Ministry
01.2023 - Current
Contract Consultant – Military Training & Suicide Prevention Research
U.S. Air Force / SafeSide Prevention / University of Rochester
01.2023 - Current
Senior Program Leader & Mentor
United States Army
01.2000 - 07.2023
B.S. - Secondary Education
Buffalo State University
Command & General Staff College - Strategic Leadership
U.S. Army University
M.A. - Executive Leadership
Liberty University