Type Of Business:
Government Organization
Expertise:
Ms. Kissel's expertise is in reserve and national guard unit preparation, deployment assistance worldwide for war and overseeing the homeland security support system.
Major Product/SVS:
Defense
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Traveling, Attending Theater Productions
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Ph.D. in Natural Health, Clayton College of Natural Health; Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, University of South Carolina (1985)
Affiliations Awards:
Madison Who's Who; Premiere Who's Who Registries
Place of Birth:
Weatherford, TX
Industry:
US Army Operations
Date of Distinction:
2/1/2008
Work History:
Department of Administration Services, United States Army, Germany; Deputy Adjutant General, United States Army, Germany; Commander, United States Army, SC; Battalion Executive Officer, United States Army, SC; Commander, United States Army, TX; Command and Staff College, United States Army, Leavenworth, KS; The Pentagon; Inspector General, United States Army, CO; Battalion Commander, United States Army, Fort Benning, GA; Enlisted Personnel Management, United States Army, Washington, DC; United States Army, Alexandria, VA
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Kissel’s experience in holding many of the same command and staff positions at the same time and willingness to discuss ideas with each other separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Kissel's greatest career achievements were maintaining a positive and upbeat personality and ability to utilize every opportunity to teach and train.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Kissel would like to be remembered as someone who was always willing to help, listen and guide others.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Kissel would like others to understand the situation in the Middle East and the consequences of what would happen without adequate protection against the forces and wanted others to know how the people of Iraq and Afghanistan appreciate others for the help given to them.
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of her career was serving as a commander at the company and the battalion levels.
Charity:
Local Church; Special Olympics, KY; Precept Ministries International
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she received from the soldiers and civilians in the army.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession after completing reserve officer training corps while in college.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Ensuring that Units have Soldiers to Execute Missions throughout the Full Spectrum of Army Operations, Acting as Chief Personnel Director for One of Two Continental Armies, Overseeing Preparation and Doctrinal Consistency of Training Programs, Coordinating Personnel Staff for Units Mobilizing to Support the Global War on Terrorism, Directing Staff on a Joint Task Force to Coordinate Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in the Event of a National Emergency or Disaster, Evaluating the Readiness of Reserve Component Soldiers, Planning
Awards/Honors:
Army Staff Badge, United States Army; Legion of Merit, United States Army; Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army; Army Commendation Medal, United States Army; Army Achievement Medal, United States Army