Joseph Streff

Background

About Joseph Streff

Ethical leadership and results-driven management are the core of my work ethic. In the military I served as an enlisted soldier, warrant officer, and commissioned officer, culminating with a command assignment as a Brigadier General. In this diversity of these ranks, duties, and responsibilities, I learned the importance of trust-based team building, the criticality of clear communications, and proactive risk management in uncertain and complex operations. My command philosophy included the provision of intent and guidance to my team then empowered them to exercise their best judgment and initiative to accomplish the mission. These principles have proven effective outside of the military as well. Teamwork, trust, the establishment of clear objectives coupled with the freedom to explore new ideas leads to a productive and collaborative work environment for a motivated workforce. Career highlights: 1. Selected to lead the Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG) after a series of ethical crises rocked the formation. By establishing a new organizational vision and developing a solid command and staff leadership team, the AKARNG transformed from the bottom 25% in the national rankings to the top 25%.2. Worked effectively with foreign leaders ranging from wartime engagements to multi-country peacekeeping exercises.3. Collaborated with the Alaska Congressional delegation to develop legislation which afforded eligible Alaskans throughout the state the opportunity to serve in the AKARNG. Served as a Financial Program Manager for the Army National Guard Bureau managing a $350M/year aviation operations budget supporting flight operations across the US.5. Spoke at multiple national level conferences on the effects of climate change on the military in Alaska. Partnered with other Arctic nations to develop strategies and modify equipment to adapt to emergent military requirements in the Arctic.6. Coordinated with the leadership of the Army National Guard Bureau to reorganize and diversify the Alaska Army National Guard to broaden its capabilities to better serve the State of Alaska and the US Army. Program Manager and Technical Director for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense Transformation initiative to restructure the Land and Naval Forces. Attended leadership classes at the Daniel K Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, Harvard University, and Syracuse University. Earned Masters degrees in Management (Webster University) and Strategic Studies (United States Army War College).