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MILES GENGLER

MILES GENGLER

Austin,USA

Summary

Accomplished executive leader and human resources professional with a proven track record of developing and implementing HR strategies that drive business success. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and delivering results through strategic talent management and employee development initiatives. Demonstrated reliability and adaptability, with expertise in organizational development and performance management to cultivate a productive and cohesive workforce.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive – Director, Human Capital

U.S. ARMY
01.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for Human Capital functions for Army Futures Command, providing advice to the Commanding General and over 10 Flag Officers and Senior Executives and other staff principals on the full spectrum of Human Capital Management that includes staffing and policy for military and civilian employees; Manage a budget of over $2.5 million for the directorate staff; responsible for the coordination and execution of HR support for over 28,000 military, civilian, and contractor personnel across the Army’s force modernization enterprises; responsible for the coordination of efforts within the enterprise-level and to manage the daily operations of the Human Capital team consisting of 30 Military and civilian employees.
  • Managed the transition and downsizing of more than 12% of the workforce through multiple workforce-shaping tools, saving over $300M per year beginning in FY26
  • Coordinated the integration of two of the Army’s largest organizations located across the globe into one new organization with a significantly increased portfolio of responsibilities as part of the Secretary of Defense-directed Army Transformation Initiative.

Executive – Director, Army Readiness

U.S. ARMY
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for the overall personnel readiness levels and assignments of the entire active-duty Army human capital enterprise of over 450,000 Soldiers, Warrant Officers and Officers. Adjudicate personnel gaps and balance emerging global requirements and Army Senior Leader priority missions and taskings in an organization continuing to face recurring and distribution shortages of more than 30,000 Soldiers. Organization consists of more than 150 Officers, Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians.
  • Spearheaded integration of all officer, warrant officer, and enlisted readiness requirements in to one division significantly changing nearly 50 years of “business as usual” which enabled: better decision-making on assignments, the ability to see a holistic picture of where gaps would be in combat units, and the ability to much better visualize and mitigate risk during a time of global crisis and continuing recruiting shortages.

Executive – Director (Brigade Commander)

U.S.A. NATO
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for leading a 400-person organization with a $15M budget supporting over 4,000 people and the strategy development, deployment, and logistical support of U.S. Army and sister service personnel assigned to NATO at more than 40 sites in 30 NATO countries.
  • Oversaw sustainment and training support for U.S. personnel in NATO Response Force units to ensure their readiness for deployment for the NATO Resolute Support Mission (Afghanistan), the subsequent redeployment/drawdown, on-going NATO Mission-Iraq deployment support, and forged new support agreements in multiple nations which improved the readiness posture of U.S. forces assigned to NATO in response to the crisis in Ukraine.
  • Partnered with the DOD Overseas TRICARE Program Office, International SOS, NATO Health Clinics and Navy and Air Force medical clinics to ensure U.S. personnel and their families stationed in 30 NATO countries would receive the U.S. Standard of Care during COVID-19 pandemic; At the start of the pandemic, coordinated with Air Force, Navy, and Army aviation units to be prepared to evacuate U.S. personnel. Efforts resulted in ensuring support was postured for U.S. military personnel and families stationed in NATO countries.

Associate Director, Army Human Resources

U.S. ARMY
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for the distribution, assignments and managing the professional development of all 2,500 HR commissioned officers in the active-duty Army assigned around the world.
  • Managed the succession planning of the Army’s key HR strategic positions in support of running the Army’s Human Capital Enterprise; reported to a six-person General Officer / Senior Executive Board of Directors.
  • Coordinated HR structure, manpower, doctrine, or training initiatives with Human Capital leaders for decisions following cost-benefit analysis and risk mitigation.

General Manager (Battalion Commander), Initial Soldier Reception and Training

U.S. ARMY
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Implemented and managed initial entry reception processing for the Army’s newest recruits arriving from civilian life to serve in the Army. Responsible for five-day turnaround to have new recruits ready to begin their Basic Combat Training. Led a team of 250 Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians to receive, in-process, and send 20,000 recruits per year to training as well as manage a rehabilitation program for injured Soldiers and out-processing of Soldiers leaving the Army during initial training.
  • Coordinated with numerous partner organizations to include multiple contractors to ensure new recruits. Facilitated multiple informal OPTs and Workgroups with several organizations and units not in formal chain of command leading to faster problem resolution, seamless continued 24/7 operations, and continued process improvement. Led implementation of new RFID processing system which allowed real-time tracking of each recruit’s progress and reduced processing time from 5 to 3.5 days.

Strategic Manpower Planner

U.S. & NATO Headquarters
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Managed all aspects of U.S. joint service military manpower initiatives at NATO Headquarters. Coordinated all actions with the Department of Defense, Joint Staff and Service Staffs; ensured U.S. commitments were aligned with national military objectives.
  • Successfully managed the transition of the new NATO Command Structure including reducing U.S. manpower nearly 50% while negotiating with other nations to ensure the U.S. retained key influential positions throughout the NATO area in Europe and the U.S.
  • Represented the U.S. in key high-level working groups at NATO Headquarters.
  • Served as the HR Director for all U.S. military personnel assigned at NATO headquarters

Executive Officer to Senior V.P.

Department of the Army, The Pentagon
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Assisted Executive in charge of Army personnel policy; coordinated all activities and tasks from Army and DoD leadership for 150-person Directorate on the Army Staff.
  • Coordinated legislative proposals, mandated Congressional info, and Congressional requests

HR Policy Analyst and Strategic Planner

Department of the Army, The Pentagon
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Primary policy analyst and develop on the Army Staff for initial Army officer policies and procedures
  • Coordinated, developed, and staffed significant initial Army officer endstrength reduction measures as part of the drawdown following the Global War on Terrorism.

HR Policy Analyst and Strategic Planner

01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Managed planning for the personnel reductions in Iraq and the merger of six commands in to United States Force – Iraq as part of responsible drawdown of forces in the country.
  • Primary facilitator for all human resources support for command in Iraq with Coalition forces

HR Director (Brigade S1)

Infantry Brigade
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Managed HR functions for 5000 Soldiers and 100 Department of the Army Civilians; ensured all evaluations, finance, postal, promotion and personnel actions were complete, on-time and within Department of the Army guidelines; improved timeliness rates of awards and evaluations to over 95%.
  • Implemented internal control systems to measure effectiveness and meet standards in 4 major external evaluations
  • Selected over 6 peers to serve as interim Brigade Deputy Commander from 6/07-8/07; second in command

Plant Manager

CINTAS CORPORATION
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Managed non-union outsourcing industrial hygiene facility consisting of two shifts. Major customers included chemical companies, semiconductor processing, and automotive manufacturers.
  • Implemented cost-cutting measures (took over with expenses at 21.6% of sales and reduced to 20.5% of sales); began work on two capital projects to further reduce labor by .6%.
  • Improved OSHA safety compliance rating from 43% to 84% in first 90 days

Service Manager

CINTAS CORPORATION
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Led team of four Service Sales representatives servicing business customers in the Detroit, Ann Arbor and Flint, MI markets. Responsible for outstanding customer service and internal growth targets.
  • Met internal growth objectives during time of significant economic downturn; exceeded standards 8% reporting periods, one of only 4 service managers in region to do so, ranked #2/30 in region
  • Served special assignment in A/R in absence of Office Manager; reduced A/R rates from 9% to less than 4% vs. goal of 5%; best results at location in 13 years
  • Pioneered departmental changes including weekly hiring conferences, implemented Portable Route Computers, created new vacation plan, and facilitated Corporate Audit Working Group

Fleet Manager (Brigade Maintenance Officer), Armor Brigade

UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Managed the fleet maintenance of the largest Armor Brigade in the Army consisting of 475 combat and non-tactical vehicles. Responsible for a repair parts budget of more than $10 million.
  • Reduced order-to-ship time processing time from 6.4 to 3.2 days; well above the Army average.
  • Planned and executed a safety stand-down and 100% inspection of 85 non-tactical vehicles resulting in correcting and deficiencies and 100% meeting Army standards.
  • Implemented a new brigade-wide driver’s training program noted as the best on the installation.

Assistant Manager (Company Executive Officer), Infantry Battalion

UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Co-managed the training, administration, and maintenance of all equipment for an Infantry company. Reviewed all planning, tracked operations, solved emergent technical problems, briefed senior management, and met all deadlines. Coordinated and managed a 98% operational readiness rate; 8% above the Army standard and led the battalion as the best of six on two external evaluations.
  • Coordinated and planned all logistical support for a 260-person unit to operate in an austere field environment away from normal sustainment sources. Responsible for $4 million budget.

HR Manager (Battalion S1), Armor Battalion forward stationed in South Korea

UNITED STATES ARMY
05.1997 - 11.1997
  • Led team of 8 Soldiers providing HR services for a 600-person Armor (Tank) Battalion forward stationed in South Korea. Served as second in command of logistical support – a position normally held by an officer two grades higher. Responsible for an annual budget of $1 million and the successful operation of a military post office and casualty and personnel replacement planning.

Associate Manager (Tank Platoon Leader)

UNITED STATES ARMY
11.1996 - 05.1997
  • Commanded Team of 15 Soldiers; responsible for the leadership, tactics, training development and the constant maintenance and combat readiness of four M1A1 tanks, associated equipment, and funding valued at $14 million. Conducted exercises to verify ability for real-world missions stationed at a location approximately 10 miles from the DMZ between South and North Korea.

Education

MS - National Resource Strategy

NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
01-2018

JD - Law

THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL
Lansing, MI
01-2008

MBA - Business Administration And Management

EMBRY-RIDDLE UNIVERSITY
Daytona Beach, FL

BGS - Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Change management
  • Employee relations
  • Training and mentoring
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Team development
  • Managing operations and efficiency
  • Customer service

OTHER DATA

  • Licensed Attorney (Michigan, P72900) since 2009
  • Human Resources Certification Institute – Senior Professional in HR (SPHR) since 2014
  • Society for Human Resource Management – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) since 2015
  • Carnegie-Mellon University Heinz College Executive Education Data-Driven Leadership Certificate, 2024
  • Hold Top Secret (TS-SCI) Security Clearance
  • Professional and personal travels throughout Europe and the Middle East

Certification

  • Data Driven Leadership Certificate - Carnegie-Mellon University - 2024
  • SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional - 2015
  • HRCI-SPHR - HRCI Senior Professional in HR - 2014
  • Licensed Attorney - State of Michigan - 2009
  • Top Secret (TS-SCI) Security Clearance


Timeline

Executive – Director, Human Capital

U.S. ARMY
01.2024 - Current

Executive – Director, Army Readiness

U.S. ARMY
01.2022 - 01.2024

Executive – Director (Brigade Commander)

U.S.A. NATO
01.2019 - 01.2022

Associate Director, Army Human Resources

U.S. ARMY
01.2018 - 01.2019

General Manager (Battalion Commander), Initial Soldier Reception and Training

U.S. ARMY
01.2015 - 01.2017

Strategic Manpower Planner

U.S. & NATO Headquarters
01.2012 - 01.2015

Executive Officer to Senior V.P.

Department of the Army, The Pentagon
01.2011 - 01.2012

HR Policy Analyst and Strategic Planner

Department of the Army, The Pentagon
01.2010 - 01.2011

HR Policy Analyst and Strategic Planner

01.2009 - 01.2010

HR Director (Brigade S1)

Infantry Brigade
01.2007 - 01.2009

Plant Manager

CINTAS CORPORATION
01.2005 - 01.2007

Service Manager

CINTAS CORPORATION
01.2001 - 01.2005

Fleet Manager (Brigade Maintenance Officer), Armor Brigade

UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2000 - 01.2001

Assistant Manager (Company Executive Officer), Infantry Battalion

UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1998 - 01.2000

HR Manager (Battalion S1), Armor Battalion forward stationed in South Korea

UNITED STATES ARMY
05.1997 - 11.1997

Associate Manager (Tank Platoon Leader)

UNITED STATES ARMY
11.1996 - 05.1997

MS - National Resource Strategy

NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY

JD - Law

THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

MBA - Business Administration And Management

EMBRY-RIDDLE UNIVERSITY

BGS - Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

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