Paul Finfrock
College Station,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in strategic planning, leadership, and team building at Come And Take It Truck Lines, LLC and the U.S. Army. Expert in critical decision-making and financial management. Recognized for innovative problem-solving and mentoring future leaders in high-pressure environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Come And Take It Truck Lines, LLC
01.2017 - 12.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to become a preferred carrier for both the military and the oilfield.
Airborne Operations Standards Officer
US Army
05.2011 - 03.2013
- Maintained strict adherence to Army regulations, minimizing safety risk for paratroopers conducting airborne operations and training.
- Mentored subordinates, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- At retirement, I left the Army a better place than I found it.
Battalion Commander
US Army
06.2009 - 04.2011
- Led battalion in successful missions, utilizing strategic planning and strong leadership skills.
- Developed innovative solutions for complex problems during high-stakes deployments.
Deputy Brigade Commander
US Army
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation for the brigade, optimizing financial efficiency and mission effectiveness.
- Managed complex logistical operations involving transportation, equipment maintenance, and supply distribution.
Command & General Staff College
US Army
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Studied military operations and leadership at the graduate level.
- Authored a classified comprehensive research report for the Secretary of Defense.
Headquarters Company Commander
US Army
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Managed complex budgets, effectively allocating resources to maximize operational capabilities while minimizing costs.
- Developed future leaders by providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to subordinate officers and non-commissioned officers.
Executive Officer
US Army
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Served as the operational assistant to the Major General commanding Special Operations Command Central.
- Coordinated frequent travel to Jordan with my commander, for him to interface with King Abdullah, often at his palatial estate.
- Responsible for the Commander's travel, daily schedule, matters of protocol and all interactions with higher, adjacent and subordinate units.
Special Operations Planner
US Army
06.2001 - 04.2004
- Member of 12-man Special Plans Group which planned the invasion of Afghanistan by the "Horse Soldiers," and all operations up to Operation Anaconda, in March 2002.
- Deployed to Afghanistan to establish the Afghan National Academy
- Planner for the Special Operations portion of the invasion of Iraq, arrived in Baghdad on first aircraft to land there and conducted sensitive Secretary of Defense directed mission (Awarded Bronze Star for Combat Valor).
Territory Business Manager
Miller Brewing Company
08.1998 - 05.2001
- Collaborated with Distributor Owners to achieve sales growth in a very difficult work dynamic as the representative of the Brewery's interests, which often collided with the interests of the local owners.
- Maintained positive distributor relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
District Sales Manager
Frito-Lay Inc.
09.1994 - 06.1997
- Exceeded quarterly sales targets consistently by hiring sales reps culturally appropriate to individual neighborhoods in South Dallas and Oak Cliff. I hired Hispanic and African American sales reps to work in culturally suited neighborhoods.
- Mentored those sales reps for management positions to position the company for continued growth.
Special Forces Officer
US Army
09.1991 - 08.1994
- Upon completion of the Special Forces Qualification Course and Spanish Language School, led a Special Forces A-team on deployments to train host nation soldiers in Honduras and Venezuela.
- Coordinated extremely well with the U.S. Embassy staff in each respective country based on instruction received from Dr. Christiansen in Ecuador during AGED 647.
- Personally taught military subjects in Spanish, as well as with interpreters.
Education
Master of Science - Agricultural Education
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08-1991
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Systems Management
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08-1990
Skills
- Leadership
- Critical Decision Making
- Strategic Planning
- Pattern Recognition
- Team Building
- Mentoring
Timeline
Owner
Come And Take It Truck Lines, LLC
01.2017 - 12.2024
Airborne Operations Standards Officer
US Army
05.2011 - 03.2013
Battalion Commander
US Army
06.2009 - 04.2011
Deputy Brigade Commander
US Army
06.2008 - 06.2009
Command & General Staff College
US Army
07.2007 - 06.2008
Headquarters Company Commander
US Army
06.2005 - 06.2007
Executive Officer
US Army
05.2004 - 05.2005
Special Operations Planner
US Army
06.2001 - 04.2004
Territory Business Manager
Miller Brewing Company
08.1998 - 05.2001
District Sales Manager
Frito-Lay Inc.
09.1994 - 06.1997
Special Forces Officer
US Army
09.1991 - 08.1994
Master of Science - Agricultural Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Systems Management
Texas A&M University
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