David Tanner

Background

About David Tanner

Experienced leader and manager with a unique and visionary history of success in the strategic-operational nexus, keen problem solving, and military joint multifunctional logistics operations. Prior functional Chief of Staff for largest full time force of the Illinois Army National Guard. Certified Professional Innovator (CPI) via Department of Defense Academia-Industry-Military Hybrid Innovations (AIM HI) program at University of Michigan Innovatrium. Brings a uniquely valuable and impactful combination of experience and achievements as an Army officer, leader, personnel manager, strategic thinker, innovator, and incisive communicator. Provides considerable depth and breadth of experience including developing, preparing, translating, and applying guidance to support strategic and operational activities for two, three- and four-star commands. A sought-after problem solver and innovator with an award-winning record of success, while also an accomplished instructor, facilitator, and leader for professional and personal development of individuals, teams, organizations and himself. As a frequent selection to take on complex high priority and visibility projects, he makes the whole greater than the sum of its parts through efforts which: Effectively simplify and organize information to fuel the decision-making cognitive hierarchy. Maximize the value of and investments in human resources who foster organizational success. Energize strategic messaging using thoughtful and professional oral and written communication. Draw synergy and inertia from up and down the chain of command, building stakeholder interest. Combine knowledge and success from legal, policy, innovation and human dynamics disciplines.