Robert Meek
HOPKINSVILLE
Summary
Compassionate leader with extensive experience in grief support, spiritual care, and records management. Proven ability to advise on morale and provide impactful spiritual guidance. Committed to enhancing well-being in diverse environments.
Dynamic City Council Member with a proven track record in community engagement, advocacy, and stakeholder management. Strong financial acumen and collaborative mindset drive initiatives that align public services with community needs.
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
Work History
City Council Member
Hopkinsville City
Hopkinsville, KY
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with community stakeholders to develop policies addressing local issues and enhance civic engagement.
- Led initiatives to improve public services, ensuring alignment with community needs and strategic goals.
- Advocated for budget allocations supporting infrastructure development and community programs through thorough analysis.
- Facilitated public meetings, fostering open dialogue between residents and city officials regarding policy changes.
- Oversaw execution of city ordinances, ensuring compliance with local regulations and standards across departments.
- Fostered civil discourse among council members, creating a productive environment for debate and decisionmaking.
Chaplain
United States Army
Many Worldwide Locations
06.1986 - 11.2012
Served two combat tours in Iraq
Served Sinai Peninsula
Served in Kuwait
Served throughout the United States
Received two Bronze Stars
Received two Legions of Merit
Numerous Meritorious Medal and Unit Citations for excellence
Served in the Global War on Terrorism
Navy Seabees
United States
Kansas City Missouri And Springfield, Missouri
08.1982 - 08.1985
Reservist while attending Seminary 3 year enlistment
Achieved the highest mark for inspection on supply status
United States Marine Corps
United States
Several Locations
11.1969 - 11.1972
Served with distinction earned Good Conduct Medals among others
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Columbus University
Columbus, GA08-1995
Master of Science - Theological Studies And Counseling
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Springfield, Missouri05-1985
Bachelor of Arts - Bible And Theology Degree
Open Bible College
Des Moines, IA05-1982
Skills
- Grief support
- Records management
- Spiritual care
- Addiction support
- Battle Staff and Operation Chaplain (Combat)
- Division Chaplain for First armored Division (Combat)
- Command Chaplain for First Army and Third Infantry Division
- Advisor to General Officers on matters pertaining to morale, and religion in Garrison and Combat Operations in the Middle East
- Community engagement
- Influencing skills
- Financial acumen
- Collaborative mindset
- Stakeholder management
Timeline
City Council Member
Hopkinsville City
01.2023 - 12.2024
Chaplain
United States Army
06.1986 - 11.2012
Navy Seabees
United States
08.1982 - 08.1985
United States Marine Corps
United States
11.1969 - 11.1972
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Columbus University
Master of Science - Theological Studies And Counseling
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Bible And Theology Degree
Open Bible College