Type Of Business:
Army Music School
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Col. Pena's expertise is in instructing music education, performing administrative duties, operations management and training development staff.
Major Product/SVS:
Music Education and Training
Favorite Business Publication:
Army Times; Soldiers; Southwestern Musician; The Instrumentalist
Hobbies/Sports:
Hunting, Swimming, Reading News Magazines, Military History
Education Degrees:
Master of Science, Central Michigan University (2008); Bachelor of Music, Southwest Texas State University (Now Texas State University-San Marcos) (2002)
Affiliations Awards:
Association of the United States Army; The Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association; Texas Music Educators Association; The National Band Association; American Choral Directors Association; World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles; Conductors Guild
Industry:
Military Band Leadership
Date of Distinction:
1/2/2008
Work History:
Staff Bands Officer, U.S. Army Forces Command (2004-2005); Executive Officer and Associate Conductor, U.S. Army Ground Forces Band (2002-2004)
Career Achievements:
Youngest Conductor Award in History, U.S. Army Bands Program
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of his career is working with remarkable people.
Number Of Years In Profession:
6
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to the support he receives from his mother and teachers.
Extended Bio Profile:
Col. Pena was bestowed with a Kentucky Colonel Commission by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He has also performed and recorded with the 14-time Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Chorus and the critically acclaimed Virginia Symphony Chorus. He has attended the adjutant general officer basic course, the army band officer course, the training developer middle manager course, the army instructor-training course, the army instructor evaluator-training course, the systems approach to training course, the company level pre-command course, the leader development and assessment course, and the airborne course.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Supervising Personnel in the Administration, Operations, Training and Support Departments in Sustainment of the School's Advanced Individual Training, Basic and Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Courses, Commissioned and Warrant Officer Education Systems. Coordinating Senior Staff Members, Directorates and Divisions
Education Certifications:
Certification, Central Michigan University (2005); Level I and II Certification, Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy Institute, Shenandoah Conservatory of Music
Awards/Honors:
Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters; Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal; Airborne Parachutist Badge; Physical Fitness Excellence Badge