Page 22 - The Dispatch July 2019

Key Leadership Changes
James K. Red Brown
Chief Of Staff for the Adjutant General of Texas
EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Brown received his Army commission as an armor officer from Texas A&M University in May 1980
and immediately joined the Texas Army National Guard. He served in a variety of command and staff
assignments within Texas, culminating as the Commanding General of the 36th Infantry Division. After
Division Command, Mr. Brown was selected to serve as the Deputy Commanding General, Operations
for 1st United States Army at Rock Island, Illinois. For the past four years, he served as the Deputy
Commanding General, Reserve Components, at United States Army Forces Command, Fort Bragg,
North Carolina. Mr. Brown retired after serving thirty-nine years in uniform. In civilian life, Mr. Brown
was the managing partner of Texas Water Systems, a private utility company, in Tyler, Texas. Mr. Brown
served for nine years on the Lindale Independent School District Board of Trustees and as president
of the board for six years. He has been the president or chairman of his local Chamber of Commerce,
Economic Develop Corporation and Rotary Club.
EDUCATION:
Mr. Brown completed multiple military schools in his career and holds a Master of Strategic Studies
degree from the Army War College and Executive Leadership certificates from Syracuse University and
Virginia Tech.
DID YOU KNOW?:
Mr. Brown and his wife Jane have been married for thirty-two years and have two daughters. Maj.
Crystal Rolleg, a physician assistant in the Texas Army National Guard and Hannah Wiggs, a public
school teacher in Midland. Their son-in-law, Kevin, is a petroleum engineer in Midland. They have two
grandsons, Colton and Carson.
IN THEIR WORDS:
“It is an honor to be allowed to continue to serve the members of the Texas Military Department as the
Chief of Staff for the Adjutant General, and I am especially glad to be back in the great state of Texas!”
Col. Marvin D. Johnson
United State Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO) - Texas
EXPERIENCE:
Col. Johnson received his commission as a 2nd Lt. in the ROTC program from the University of Alabama
(RollTide!). Col. Johnson transferred to the Texas Army National Guard and was assigned to the 536th
Forward Support Battalion in Houston, Texas, in October 1993. He served in numerous critical posi-
tions throughout the Texas National Guard. In his previous assignment as the Joint Staff J4 – Logistics
Sustainment Chief, he planned, organized and oversaw joint logistics operations for the Texas National
Guard. He held command positions at the company, battalion and brigade levels. He also served as the
TXARNG G4 Director of Logistics, Battalion Training Center Officer-in-Charge (Camp Swift) and Secretary
of the Joint Staff & General Staff. Col. Johnson deployed to Afghanistan from 2005 – 2006 and Iraq from
2009 – 2010, where he commanded a battalion of over 700 Soldiers serving across the country.
EDUCATION:
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from the University of Alabama
in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a Master’s Degree in Disaster and Emergency Management from Trident
University in Long Beach, California and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War
College in Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania.
DID YOU KNOW?:
Col. Johnson and his wife, Faye, of nearly 27 years are huge Alabama (ROLLTIDE!!!) and Cowboys fans.
IN THEIR WORDS:
“I am so honored and humbled to have been selected to serve as the USPFO - Texas as a member of the
NGB Joint Staff. I will work diligently to serve the State of Texas as our organization transitions to better
serve and support our fellow Texans and the citizens of this great nation.”
Col. Michael L. Reid
Director of Staff, Texas Air National Guard
EXPERIENCE:
Col. Reid enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in March 1987. After serving eight years as an enlisted member
and obtaining the rank of technical sergeant, he commissioned as a second lieutenant through the Air
Force Reserve Command in February 1995, where he served as an aircraft maintenance officer in the
507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Col. Reid has held various positions from differing
assignments throughout his 33 years in the military. Nearly two decades of those years include com-
mand experience.
EDUCATION:
Col. Reid holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from Southern Illinois University
and a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He
has attended Joint and Combined Warfighter School and Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia.
He also has a variety of Federal Aviation Administration and Federal Communications Commission
licenses.
DID YOU KNOW?:
Col. Reid has served in a full-time capacity in all three components of the Air Force (Active Duty, Guard
and Reserve).
IN THEIR WORDS:
“I am truly honored and humbled to serve as a leader within the Texas Military Department. I consider
myself fortunate to be associated with an outstanding organization that is teeming with immensely
talented and dedicated Airmen and Soldiers.”
Teresa Golmon
Procurement Director, TMD Office of State Administration
EXPERIENCE:
Golmon has over 28 years of purchasing, contracting and construction experience with the Texas Mili-
tary Department including a multitude of State Active Duty missions ranging from natural disasters and
public health missions.
EDUCATION:
Golmon has extensive training, education and in-depth knowledge of procurement rules and regula-
tions as they apply to both the State of Texas and the federal government. She holds certification as a
State of Texas Procurement Manager and State of Texas Contract Manager.
DID YOU KNOW?:
She is an avid bass fisherman and fishes bass tournaments all over the state of Texas with her husband
Dean. She has three wonderful grandchildren that she loves spending time with. She also enjoys rais-
ing her two dogs, Jake and Baylee, and her pet pig, Bentlee.
IN THEIR WORDS:
“I am honored to have been selected for the position of Procurement Director for the Texas Military
Department. My goal is to provide leadership and build strong professional relationships to ensure
the success of the agency’s goals and responsibilities. Leadership does not always mean doing what is
popular; leadership means doing what is right through integrity, character and trust.”