Jody M. Fasko
Long Grove
Summary
Strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in global operations and organizational strategy for the U.S. Army. Expertise in managing multi-billion dollar budgets and leading complex initiatives that deliver measurable results. Skilled in asset deployment during international crises and committed to mentoring junior leaders. Holds a TS-SCI clearance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief of Staff
Army Sustainment Command (ASC)
08.2022 - Current
- Developed mid and long-range programming plans to manage and execute a $5.4B budget involving over 30,000 Soldiers, civilians, and contractors across 20 countries and 32 states.
- Secured commitment from higher headquarters for Full Operational Capability alignment with resource transfer in Fiscal Year 25.
- Advised the command group and assisted the Chief of Staff of a global two-star command to ensure all organizational programs, plans, and policies were systematically integrated into an overall plan of operation.
- Coordinated staff actions for congressional delegation visits; applied knowledge of the installation’s Senior Commander’s priorities and delegations’ interests to generate strategic messaging objectives.
- Coached and mentored junior employees to shape messages for senior leaders, resulting in a communications strategy aligned with the Commanding General’s vision to inform and influence stakeholders across major lines of effort.
- Synchronized staff to develop a solution and implementation plan to sustain Rock Island Arsenal Museum front desk operations at a capacity that fosters community relationships.
- Ensured investigations were conducted to standard taking appropriate action to respond to findings; Served as decision and settlement authority for a variety of grievances with results spanning from amicable resolution achieved by active participation in mediation to applying disciplinary decisions in accordance with the 'Douglas Factors' and consistent with Army regulations.
- Developed strategy for implementing higher headquarters directives to counter sexual assault in the military, including hiring timelines, TDA realignment, communication plan development, and milestone tracking.
- Advised leadership on potential risk areas and mitigation approaches.
- Supported the command-wide leadership development program through mentorship and coaching events.
- Represented ASC command group during finalization of Memorandum of Agreement between two four-star commands (Army Materiel Command (AMC) and United States Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF)) on the transfer of base operations at select sites in Poland.
Deputy to the Commander
405th Army Field Support Brigade (AFSB)
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Senior logistician and civilian charged with planning, coordinating, and technically directing all aspects of the AFSB support in execution of the mission and Commander’s vision.
- Led execution of Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS), the AMC Logistics Assistance Program, the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP), and the Logistics Readiness Centers (LRC) through four battalions and seven LRCs with over 4,700 soldiers, civilians, and contractors across eight countries and two combatant commands.
- Managed the execution of a budget in excess of $330M for Fiscal Year 22.
- Guided staff through mission analysis supporting NATO's Eastern Flank defense against Russian aggression, facilitating rapid deployment of APS Armored Brigade Combat Team.
- Required collaboration across the logistics enterprise to synchronize efforts to include daily touch points with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC), USAREUR-AF G4, HQ AMC, and HQ ASC at both the action officer and general officer level.
- Regularly briefed the four-star Commanders on execution, friction points, and upcoming actions.
- Implemented Commander’s vision to transform the APS battalions into multi-functional battalions capable of delivering the full scope of AMC capabilities within existing resourcing levels.
- Developed approach to garner higher headquarters approval and applied knowledge of human capital management to inform execution.
- Represented the APS community and AMC during the European Command (EUCOM) negotiations implementing the logistics services within the Enhanced Defense Security Agreement (EDCA) with the Polish Government.
- Collaborated with Air Force counterparts to ensure Army APS equities were adequately protected.
- Exercised diplomacy and tact to resolve intra-services differences as well as international/cultural issues.
- Advised the EUCOM lead on tactics and negotiation positions leading to signature of Memorandum of Understanding outlining implementation processes, requirements, and performance standards.
- Championed and deployed initiative to provide leadership professional developmental opportunities with topics targeted at countering issues facing females in the workforce.
- Actively led efforts to implement COVID-19 protective measures throughout footprint while minimizing degradation of support provided across the theater.
- Transformed battle rhythm events to ensure priorities were communicated promptly and workforce was informed of applicable restrictions.
- Instituted supplemental supervisory training to improve understanding of German labor guidelines and entitlements for local national employees.
- Led to improved cultural awareness and informed management decisions to address related performance and behavioral issues.
- Spearheaded the brigade headquarters’ reorganization efforts to meet higher headquarters approved staffing levels and the commander’s vision for task organization and prioritization.
- Provided leadership and guidance for LOGCAP support to annual Saber Strike Exercises in Poland providing life support to 7,500 soldiers and civilians for 13 sites across four countries.
- Managed workforce to deliver AMC capabilities in support of the exercise Defender Europe 20 and 21 to include forward staging over 11,000 pieces of prepositioned stocks.
- Competitively selected to attend Army War College – Distance Learning through the Army’s Senior Executive Talent Management (SETM) Program.
- Mentored junior civilians and military personnel to support individual professional goals as well as to develop conflict management and communication skills.
- Led EEO, IG, and German Works Counsel engagements, collaborating with legal and LMER to resolve employee complaints while addressing Army concerns.
- Engagements resulted in wide range of outcomes to include identifying structure inequities.
- Resolved structure inequities across nearly 1700 positions through detailed workload analysis, engagements with labor and manpower experts, and ultimately gaining the ASC senior executive approval to modify over 200 TDA authorizations across the LRCs.
- Through the use of the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), effectively managed the development of solutions to fill logistical gaps identified in theater Operational Plan analysis to include employment of LOGCAP, APS, and LAR assets.
- Instituted regular and recurring performance management reviews with the Dutch Ministry of Defense to address quality of APS storage and maintenance services.
- Improved lines of communication and provided means for resolution of discrepancies or request for support identified at lower echelon.
Contract Management Office (CMO) Director
Army Sustainment Command (ASC)
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Director of the CMO responsible for formulating, planning, directing, and controlling contracted services through ASC’s managed acquisition programs and subordinate organizations.
- Drove acquisition decisions for a $1.4B portfolio of service contracts impacting 2.4% of Total Army Budget.
- Implemented holistic contract management processes, addressing acquisition planning, oversight requirements, cost/spend analysis, and performance for 300+ contracts, enhancing overall contract effectiveness.
- Successfully collaborated with multiple commands to leverage strategic sourcing mechanisms to combine requirements; enabled the Army to meet strategic objectives associated with 'Setting the theater' and leverage the AMC enterprise-wide capabilities.
- Modified battle rhythm events to foster cost-conscious culture, resulting in timely FY18 deobligations of $46M for reallocation in line with command priorities.
- Managed a directorate of three divisions and 36 individuals.
- Developed command regulation standardizing processes for market research, solicitation methods, costs, funding, contract types, and performance periods for ASC service contracts, improving operational consistency.
- Interpreted acquisition related policies and regulations to develop command policies and programs on all related matters.
- Applied knowledge of applicable statute, case law, regulations, and policies in partnership with acquisition professionals across the enterprise to develop solutions to address poor contractor performance, responses to protests, and bridging solutions to meet requiring activities needs.
- Received the 2017 Secretary of the Army Award for Excellence in Contracting, Outstanding Unit/Team, Specialized Services and Construction Contracting.
EAGLE Business Office (EBO) Division Chief
Army Sustainment Command (ASC)
06.2013 - 09.2016
- Program manager for the Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise (EAGLE) Program to provide a projected $5B in contracted maintenance, supply, and transportation services.
- Implemented innovative approaches to the acquisition process resulting in a projected cost avoidance of over $230M over 5 years and a 50% elimination of redundant contracts.
- Increased competition for scope of services; in 2016 Army Audit Agency validated a 263% increase in proposals received.
- Collaborated with AMC legal and the Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) to revise internal processes resulting in reduced overall procurement acquisition lead-time of 25%.
- Through application of my knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), designed an innovative source selection process and associated technical evaluation criteria; reduced the evaluation time by 78% facilitating 10 task order awards within a 4-month period.
- Established metrics to evaluate program performance in cost, schedule, and solicitation accuracy, providing SES members insights on program health across multiple commands.
- Managed as many as 17 simultaneous competitions, captured lessons learned, and provided reach back support to the customers of the 33 awarded contracts.
- Supervised and led a diverse team of 15 personnel made up of civilians, active duty officers and non-commissioned officers.
- Leveraged lessons learned from discussions, protests, de-briefings, and industry days to modify solicitations to improve effectiveness to include improving the quality of solicitations resulting in a 57% reduction in number of required amendments, a reduction of nearly 300 questions received from industry per solicitation, and avoidance of award delays by ~30 days.
- Advised source selection evaluation boards and participated in multiple Source Selection Advisory Councils for multi-million dollar acquisitions.
- Briefed audiences of over 100 acquisition professionals and industry partners annually on command initiatives and future requirements, fostering collaboration and shared understanding.
EAGLE Business Office (EBO)
Army Sustainment Command (ASC)
12.2011 - 06.2013
- Created and executed policies and procedures to support transition to approved EAGLE acquisition strategy for logistics services.
- Developed transition and consolidation plans for over 300 active logistics contracts across 40 installations after thorough analysis of contract data in accordance with acquisition policies and regulations.
- Coordinated acquisition strategies with contracting and requirements personnel within ACC-RI, MICC, and ASC to ensure seamless transfer of key support functions.
- Briefed program status to senior leaders and dignitaries, including 3- & 4-star general officers and SESs across AMC and FORSCOM, ASC AFSB commanders, and Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, & Technology.
Education
Master of Strategic Studies -
Army War College
Carlisle Barracks, PAMaster of Business Administration -
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IABachelor of Business -
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILSkills
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Contract management
- Results orientation
- Logistics planning
Certification
- DAWIA Life cycle Logistics, Level III, 08/12
- DoD Acquisition Core Member, 02/12
References
- LTG Christopher Mohan, christopher.o.mohan.mil@army.mil, 256-450-6100
- Mr. Matthew Sannito, SES, matthew.l.sannito.civ@army.mil, 703-697-2281
- Ms. K Krewer, SES (Retired), dcnkkrewer@gmail.com, 309-236-3288
Awards
- Superior Civilian Service Award, 06/23
- Commander’s Award for Civilian Service, 08/15
- Certificate of Achievement, 08/09
- Highly Productive Achievement Award, 10/08
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Staff
Army Sustainment Command (ASC)
08.2022 - Current
Deputy to the Commander
405th Army Field Support Brigade (AFSB)
07.2018 - 07.2022
Contract Management Office (CMO) Director
Army Sustainment Command (ASC)
09.2016 - 06.2018
EAGLE Business Office (EBO) Division Chief
Army Sustainment Command (ASC)
06.2013 - 09.2016
EAGLE Business Office (EBO)
Army Sustainment Command (ASC)
12.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Strategic Studies -
Army War College
Master of Business Administration -
St. Ambrose University
Bachelor of Business -
Western Illinois University