RYAN KRANC
Camp Humphreys
Summary
With over 24 years of experience in leadership roles, ranging from the platoon to division level, I have developed a strong foundation in transformational leadership. My approach focuses on empowering and mentoring leaders while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. I lead by example, inspiring my team to exceed expectations and create an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Prioritizing the personal and professional growth of team members, my goal is to build resilient and adaptable leaders ready to face the challenges of an ever-changing landscape. I specialize in leadership development, leading organizations through structural and organizational change, coaching, teaching, and mentoring for personal and collective improvement. Additionally, I have extensive experience in international negotiations and cooperation, as well as international development and civil-military operations. My expertise ensures sustained excellence and mission accomplishment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Chief of Staff
2nd Infantry Division
07.2024 - Current
- Responsible for day to day operations and staff synchronization for a division of 14,000 US and South Korean Soldiers and a budget of over $240M.
- Direct supervision of a cross-functional staff of 175 people
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions.
Brigade Commander (Chief Executive Officer)
316th Cavalry Brigade
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Commander of 1400 soldiers responsible for 20 different programs of instruction.
- Responsible for functional training of the maneuver force with over 4000 students per year.
- Managed the Army’s experimental force and New Equipment Training for Abrams and Bradley Fighting Vehicles.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
Graduate Student
Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Graduated with a 3.88 GPA towards Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy
- Concentration in Health Strategies
J35, Global Force Management Emergent Requirements Branch Chief
The Joint Staff
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed strategic plans for force allocation to meet operational demands for the Secretary of Defense and President of the United States.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure alignment with global objectives.
- Analyzed mission requirements and provided recommendations for global force distribution of all Department of Defense assets.
- Managed resources efficiently, optimizing personnel and equipment allocation.
Squadron Commander (Chief Executive Officer)
4th Squadron, 10th U.S. Cavalry
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Commander of a 607 soldier armored cavalry squadron tasked with conducting reconnaissance and security missions for an armored brigade combat team.
- Responsible for over $400M of equipment including 14 M1A3 SEP Main Battle Tanks and 45 M2A3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicles.
- Directs the budgeting and accountability of a $50M annual budget.
- Responsible for the training and well being of all Soldiers and their families.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control through two operational deployments.
Cavalry Projects Officer (Project Director)
Army Capabilities Integration Center
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Developed concepts for research and development for increased reconnaissance and security capability across the US Army.
Strategic Advisor
U.S. Consulate General
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Strategic Advisor to the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Ministry of Peshmerga (MoP) assigned to the Office of Security Cooperation Iraq (OSC-I) and embedded with the U.S Department of State (DoS).
- Served as a DoD and DoS liaison with KRG defense establishments, coalition military representatives and international organizations in northern Iraq
- Counseled the Minister of Peshmerga, and MoP general officers on security assistance, and force generation in order to conduct combat operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
- Provided observations and recommendations on the relationship between the Government of Iraq (GOI) and the KRG to the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Chief of OSC-I, and the Consul General Erbil to enable U.S strategic objectives.
- Coordinated between the MoP and all DoD organizations on security cooperation issues, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and International Military Education and Training (IMET)
Aide de Camp (Executive Assistant)
US Army
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Served as Aide-de-Camp to the TRADOC Deputy Commanding General - Futures and Director of ARCIC, LTG H.R McMaster.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed all of the director's travel.
- Assisted the Director with official correspondence and personal coordination with Army Senior Leaders, Department of Defense Senior Leaders, and Executive and Legislative Leaders.
- Provided input to the development and management of the Director's near term and strategic planning calendars.
- Assisted the Executive Officer with staff synchronization and Military Assistants with their portfolio staff actions as required.
Chief, Cavalry Doctrine Branch (Project Director)
Doctrine and Collective Training Division, Directorate of Training and Doctrine, Maneuver Center
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Responsible as lead author and editor for the U.S. Army's only Reconnaissance and Security doctrinal reference field manual.
Regimental Operations Officer (Chief Operating Officer)
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Responsible for planning and execution of all operations of a 3500 soldier armored cavalry regiment.
Squadron Operations Officer (Chief Operating Officer)
1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Responsible for planning and execution of all operations of a 700 soldier armored cavalry squadron.
Education
Master of Science - National Resource Strategy, Health Strategies
Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy
Washington, District of Columbia06.2022
Master of Science - Administration; Leadership Concentration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI08-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Gonzaga Universtity
Spokane, WA05-2000
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Project Management
- Personnel management
- Operational planning
- Logistics management
- Physical fitness
Timeline
Division Chief of Staff
2nd Infantry Division
07.2024 - Current
Brigade Commander (Chief Executive Officer)
316th Cavalry Brigade
06.2022 - 06.2024
Graduate Student
Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy
07.2021 - 06.2022
J35, Global Force Management Emergent Requirements Branch Chief
The Joint Staff
06.2019 - 06.2021
Squadron Commander (Chief Executive Officer)
4th Squadron, 10th U.S. Cavalry
05.2017 - 05.2019
Cavalry Projects Officer (Project Director)
Army Capabilities Integration Center
12.2016 - 04.2017
Strategic Advisor
U.S. Consulate General
09.2015 - 11.2016
Aide de Camp (Executive Assistant)
US Army
06.2014 - 08.2015
Chief, Cavalry Doctrine Branch (Project Director)
Doctrine and Collective Training Division, Directorate of Training and Doctrine, Maneuver Center
07.2013 - 06.2014
Regimental Operations Officer (Chief Operating Officer)
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
04.2012 - 06.2013
Squadron Operations Officer (Chief Operating Officer)
1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
06.2011 - 04.2012
Master of Science - National Resource Strategy, Health Strategies
Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy
Master of Science - Administration; Leadership Concentration
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Gonzaga Universtity
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