Emmanuel J. Lenau
Vass
Summary
Qualified fisheries and wildlife management professional with background in invasive species research and angler engagement. Extensive background in team management and problem solving within military special operations
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Operations Team Leader
United States Army
01.2014 - Current
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assault Team leader of a Special Mission Unit Assault Team
- Sniper Team Leader of a Special Mission Unit Sniper Team
Achievements:
- Graduated Operator Training Course
- Graduated Military Freefall Course
- Graduated Military Freefall Jumpmaster Course
John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Instructor
United States Army
01.2011 - 01.2014
Areas of Responsibility:
- Special Forces Small Unit Tactics Instructor
- Land Navigation Instructor
- Airborne Operations Jumpmaster
- Operations NCO for Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan
Achievements:
• Successfully completed Special Operations Instructor (SOIC) Course
• Graduated THOR 3 Strength and Conditioning Instructor Course
• Graduated Special Operations Center for Enhanced Performance (SOCEP) Course
• Graduated US Army Static Line Jumpmaster Course
• Graduate of the Army Advanced Land Navigation Course
Special Forces Communications SGT
United States Army
01.2006 - 01.2011
Areas of Responsibilities:
- Employed and maintained all communications equipment between team members and with higher headquarters on an SF Operational Detachment
- Combat element leader of up to 30 US and Allied troops for missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan
- Sniper team leader
- Intel team member
Achievements:
• Graduated US Army Infantry Ranger School
• Successfully completed Advanced Special Operations Techniques Level II Course
• Graduated Special Forces Sniper Course
• Graduate of Special Forces Combat Diver Course
• Completed Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course
• Graduated Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course
• Graduated the Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) Level 1
Special Forces Recruit
United States Army
01.2004 - 01.2006
Areas of Responsibilities:
- Student
Achievements:
• Graduated US Army Basic Training
• Graduated US Army Infantry School
• Graduated US Army Airborne School
• Graduated US Army Special Forces Qualification Course
General Contractor
Micron Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Constructed and maintained a rail system above the factory floor used in the manufacture of computer chips
- Cut and fabricated metal machined parts while maintaining the standards of a clean room environment
- Received and inventoried parts orders from the parent factory
Education
Master’s - Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Oregon State University
01.2026
Graduate Certificate - Fisheries And Wildlife Management
Oregon State University
07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
Norwich University
01.2013
Skills
- Aquatic invasive species subject matter expertise
- Excellent placement and access with the NC angling community
- Student motivation
- Peer coaching
Awards
Bronze Star medal for Valor 2020, Bronze Star medal for Valor 2019, Army Commendation Medal 2019, Operation Inherent Resolve Iraq Campaign Medal 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan Campaign Medal 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, Selected above peers for US Army Special Operations Command Non-Commissioned Officer of the year competition 2012, Bronze Star medal 2011, Army Commendation Medal 2010, Bronze Star medal 2010, Bronze Star medal for Valor 2010, Purple heart (Combat Wounded) 2010, Bronze Star medal 2009, NATO Medal 2009, Global War on Terrorism Medal 2008, Meritorious Unit Presidential Citation 2008, Combat Infantryman’s Badge 2008
Community Service
Five years deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and other assignments worldwide, Special Operations Survivors Fund volunteer 2024, Special Operations Survivors Fund volunteer 2022, Special Operations Survivors Fund volunteer 2019, Warriors on the Water Volunteer 2010-2013, 2015, Volunteered at Walter Reed Prosthetic Clinic 2011, Easter Seals UCP Walk with Me participant 2011
Timeline
Special Operations Team Leader
United States Army
01.2014 - Current
John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Instructor
United States Army
01.2011 - 01.2014
Special Forces Communications SGT
United States Army
01.2006 - 01.2011
Special Forces Recruit
United States Army
01.2004 - 01.2006
General Contractor
Micron Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
Norwich University
Master’s - Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Oregon State University
Graduate Certificate - Fisheries And Wildlife Management
Oregon State University
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