Brad Derflinger

Background

About Brad Derflinger

I am an active-duty Senior Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. As a Sector Command Center Supervisor, I am responsible for the day-to-day operation of several vital missions including maritime search and rescue coordination, maritime law enforcement, preliminary emergency management operations, maritime communications, and am responsible for the growth and development of over 31 Operations Specialists. I hold over 19 years of experience within the Coast Guard (5 as a Sector Command Center Supervisor and over 11 years as a Chief Petty Officer). I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems specializing in Information Systems Security and am nearing completion of a master's degree in applied psychology. I am also ASIST trained and a certified Livingworks safeTALK instructor.