Keith D Carpenter

Background

About Keith D Carpenter

I retired as a Technology Analyst in IT, with 33 years of service at Bridgestone / Firestone in April 2018. I am also retired from the US Air Force IRR after 36+ years in November 2016. It is great to be paid NOT to work! I am highly motivated, and ready to learn more. I have served my country and community as a Police Chief, Fire Chief, US Marine, and Air National Guard airman since 1974. I continue to serve as a volunteer in multiple positions. I will lead when wanted, follow when needed, and know how to stay out of the way when required. Serving by appointment of Governor Terry E. Branstad to Iowa Commision on Native American Affairs since 2011. Certified ILEA Peace Officer in 1983, FireFighter 1 in 1986, NIMS ICS 100/200/700/800 in 2009, Simpson College SLM program in 2012. Currently Iowa Guard Emergency Situational Awareness Contact (GESAC) for Adair and Guthrie County. Received the Army Civilian Humanitarian Service Award in 2011 from the Iowa Army National Guard for activities during the western Iowa floods. Currently USAF MARS Region 7 Director. Served as the Technical Service Manager for the North Central Region USAF MARS, from 2009 until 2013. I have 37 years of service with US Marine Corps or US Air Force MARS since 1975. I held calls AFA3MU, and currently hold AFA7MU / AFN7RD. Specialties: Information Technology, Emergency Response, secure radio communications.