Milford H. Beagle Jr.
Leavenworth
Summary
Purpose-driven executive who is a people-first transformation leader with decades of experience managing large-scale education, leadership development, and institutional transformation. Proven ability to align complex organizations with evolving societal needs through strategic planning, inclusive practices, and a values-based leadership philosophy. Built leadership programs impacting over 1.5 million individuals and guided academic reform at national scale. Currently holds TS/SCI clearance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Leader, Leadership Education & Development
U.S. Army, Combined Arms Center
Fort Leavenworth
10.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Training in iniatives impacting over 1.5 million Army personnel.
- Directed curriculum design and implementation for the Command and General Staff College, focused on leadership growth, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making.
- Championed innovative teaching strategies to prepare learners for future challenges in complex environments.
- Mentored emerging leaders and strengthened institutional partnerships across academic and public sectors.
- Responsible for the design, implementation, and analysis of the Staff of the Army Initiative known as 'Culture of Assessments' a program designed to improve leaders' self-awareness.
- Directs dynamic organization managing 15 Army-level modernization initiatives aligned with Chief of Staff of Army's four modernization priorities: Unified Network, Common Operating Environments, Joint Interoperability and Coalition Accessibility, and Command Post Mobility and Survivability.
- Crafted new organizational structures, modified job descriptions, and utilized change management techniques to create buy-in and interdepartmental cohesion.
Organizational Leader, Talent and Community Engagement
10th Mountain Division and Regional Operations
Fort Drum
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led 20,000 soldiers and civilians, focused on training, readiness, and global operational deployments within 9 hours of notification..
- Guiding strategic vision, team building, and individual goal alignment.
- Enhanced community outreach and cross-sector collaboration to create supportive environments for families and employees.
- Implemented performance systems to empower team members, and align with organizational values.
Director, New Employee Education & Development
U.S. Army Training Center
Fort Jackson
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led the onboarding and transformation of citizens into soldiers. Oversaw transformational approaches of self-discipline, teamwork, skills building, and resiliency development, creating the foundation for individual Soldiers to contribute as part of productive warfighting teams prepared for combat.
- Transformed instructional approaches to support a wide range of learning needs, and enhance early career success.
- Focused on building an inclusive learning culture, grounded in mentorship, self-discipline, and team collaboration.
- Led initiatives to reduce attrition, increase learner satisfaction, and promote long-term success for 50% of the Army's annual inductions.
Mentorship & Development Advisor
10th Mountain Division
Iraq
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Mentored diverse teams operating in dynamic global settings, emphasizing adaptability, character, and inclusion.
- Guided cultural awareness and leadership development programs across multinational teams and complex environments.
- Built capacity in partner organizations through training, coaching, and shared best practices.
Chief Learning Strategist & Executive Advisor
U.S. Army Headquarters
Washington
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Washington DC
- Advised senior Pentagon executives on institutional strategy, leadership pipeline development, and organizational alignment.
- Supported development of strategic frameworks to enhance leadership readiness across multiple departments.
- Contributed to executive learning initiatives and advanced national goals through cross-functional collaboration.
- Washington DC
Education
M.S. - Adult & Continuing Education
Kansas State University
M.S. - Organizational Leadership
U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies
B.A. - Criminal Justice
South Carolina State University
Skills
- Change management
- Performance evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Organizational alignment
- Ethical decision-making
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Strategic partnerships
- Purchasing and planning
- Procedure implementation
- Customer relations
- Performance improvement
Training
- Executive Leadership Development
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Risk Management Certification
Clearance
Top Secret Security Clearance for over 30 years
Affiliations
- Author of "The Rock" a book on Inspirational Leadership
- Author of "Leadership and a Napkin" a book of thought provoking art work and self-awareness assessments.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Leader, Leadership Education & Development
U.S. Army, Combined Arms Center
10.2022 - Current
Organizational Leader, Talent and Community Engagement
10th Mountain Division and Regional Operations
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director, New Employee Education & Development
U.S. Army Training Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
Mentorship & Development Advisor
10th Mountain Division
01.2017 - 01.2018
Chief Learning Strategist & Executive Advisor
U.S. Army Headquarters
01.2016 - 01.2017
M.S. - Adult & Continuing Education
Kansas State University
M.S. - Organizational Leadership
U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies
B.A. - Criminal Justice
South Carolina State University