EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DR. DANNY W. DAVIS 2980 COUNTY ROAD 429 STOCKDALE, TEXAS 78160 HOME PHONE: 830 996-0076 CELL PHONE: 830 556-4069 EMAIL: dannywdavis@tamu.edu Professor of homeland security, cybersecurity, terrorism and c ounterterrorism studies. Entrepreneurial spirit and experience managing complex projects and multinational teams of professionals and students. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS INCLUDE: 1) Communicating ideas effectively: Long experience in teaching and mentoring students to success in academics and career pursuits. Composed numerous articles on terrorism, counterterrorism, homeland security and related topics. In 2010 authored book on domestic terrorists. Long involvement in research/development of homeland security related courses and teaching those courses academic, military, law enforcement, other professional audiences. Frequent presentations on these subjects given at various academic institutions, professional conferences, and to the public. 2) Organization, management and leadership: Participated in revision of the Department of Defense s homeland security curriculum at U.S. Army North Headquarters. This included extensive work with U.S. Northern Command staff and other federal departments. Led and managed teams of professionals for various national defense, homeland security and educational projects for the military. Organized and led teams of academic and professional subject matter experts for seminars on homeland security, terrorism and counterterrorism. Developed several academic courses on homeland security related subjects now taught at two universities. EDUCATION Texas A&M University Ph.D. in Education 2003 Al-Qaeda and the Phinehas Priesthood Terrorist Groups with a Common enemy and Similar Justifications for Terrorist Tactics. Doctoral Dissertation Texas A&M University. December 2003. Troy State University Masters of Science in International Relations 1989
DR. DANNY W. DAVIS PAGE 2 Texas A&M University Bachelor of Arts in History 1976 RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2009-Present: Training Consultant to U.S. Army Reserve, San Antonio, Texas Project Team Lead responsible for oversight of the program and supervision of the nine person, Exercise Training Support to Army Reserves Team (XTSAR). Provide leadership to and assist in tasks to design, plan, prepare, coordinate and execute training events and exercises associated with the U.S. First Army s responsibilities to mobilize, train, validate and deploy Army Reserve component units. These units deploy overseas to support regional combatant commands in their missions, and other coincidental Army Force Generation missions. Advise the supported commander in exercise development, organization development issues, and team building as pertains to mission support. Work in a highly intense information technology (IT) environment that maximizes the use of the interactive Army Battle Command Systems and other available digital systems/tools. 2010-Present: Director, Certificate in Homeland Security Program (assigned 33% effort). Oversee a graduate level on-line education program with 15 courses, 12 faculty and 75 students. Conduct administrative oversight and curriculum development. This requires periodic coordination w ith DHS, DOD, US Northern Command, US Army North and Naval Postgraduate School, and other agencies and academic institutions to ensure relevance and currency of our courses. Other responsibilities include: online instruction, assisting students toward successful program completion and staffing the online classroom(s) with qualified instructors. Actively engaged in the fiscal w ell-being of the program as it relates to education and helping to maintain/grow enrollment. Since 2007 have been, and continue as a lecturer in the program. Additionally, teach two in resident courses on cybersecurity and domestic terrorism. 2006-2009: Course Coordinator/Subject Matter Expert with the Department of Defense, Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Course. G7, U.S. Army North, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Responsible for course curriculum and administration for this five-day U.S. Northern Command training course. Duties included coordination with numerous federal departments and agencies to insure the curriculum reflected current law, policy and procedures. Responsible for exercise development that exposed students to interagency doctrine, staff coordination and planning necessary to support disaster and terrorism contingencies. Exercises included terrorist events that required students to plan and support counterterrorist operations. Also responsible for improving the course s learning environment, particularly to integrate learner-centered instructional techniques in all classes. 2008-2009 Fellow of the Integrative Center for Homeland Security, Texas A&M University. A&M University in the fields of terrorism, national defense and homeland security. 2004 2007: Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Administration And Human Resource Development, College Of Education And Human Development, Texas A&M University Visiting assistant professor for graduate classes in the areas of human resources development, organization development, group dynamics, and change theory.
DR. DANNY W. DAVIS PAGE 3 2004 2007: Adjunct Professor, College Of Business and Technology, Webster University, (San Antonio Branch). Taught graduate level classes in human resource development, organization development, management and group dynamics. 2000 2006: Director, JROTC Program, Robert E. Lee High School, North East Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas. As department head responsible for administration of the program and integration of the JROTC curriculum into the Lee learning community. Responsible to insure the program supported the overall educational goals and objectives of the NEISD. Organized all instruction to ensure a learner-centered focus and to enhance the critical thinking of students. Integrated elements of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for social studies into the JROTC curriculum. Mentored and counseled teenagers toward achievement of future goals. 1997 2000: Training Consultant With U.S. State Department Train And Equip Program In Bosnia-Herzegovina. Duties were principally centered on contact and interaction with local nationals in order to guide them from a centrally controlled style organization to a more decentralized style that focused on team work and individual initiative. As Training Team Chief (two years) acted as principal advisor to the client CEO (corps commander) for administration, operations, logistics, and training within his organization. Assessed the effectiveness of the corporate policies, programs, and personnel; then proposed career development training to address identified weaknesses. Taught and mentored the senior headquarters staff on NATO standards in administrative staff procedures and operational tactics and techniques. For one year acted as national defense level adviser to the Federation Ministry of Defense. Was responsible for the development of the country s General Defense Plan. After developing the plan, assisted in the multi-level coordination necessary to implement it throughout the Federation military and civil authorities. Duties included assisting the Ministry staff in development of counterterrorism contingency plans. 1977 1997: U.S. Army Officer Filled various command and staff assignments in the United States and overseas. Highlights include: Special Forces officer working in counterinsurgency and counterterrorist operations 1980-1983. In October 1983, commanded an infantry rifle company in combat during the invasion of Grenada. Special operations (counterterrorism) staff officer and company commander in an airborne ranger battalion, part of a counterterrorism task force, 1984 to 1987. Served as special operations (counterterrorism) staff officer on the Army Staff, Pentagon, 1989-1991. Final assignment was as commander of the Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Sam Houston, 1994-1997. Retired as a lieutenant colonel with twenty years active service. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Le cturer and Program Director Bush School, Te xas A&M University 2007-Present Subjects taught include national defense, homeland security, cybersecurity, and terrorism. Supervise development, quality, and standardization of program curriculum, made up of 15 online courses and two resident courses. Also responsible for supervision of 12 lecturers in the online program. Represent the Bush School in homeland security matters at seminars and conferences as required. Also, speak and write/publish articles on terrorism, counterterrorism and initiatives to support the homeland security effort.
DR. DANNY W. DAVIS PAGE 4 Courses taught include(* indicates developed course): PSAA 604, Emergency Management and Homeland Security PSAA 605, Homeland Security Policies, Strategies, and Operations *PSAA 608, Cybersecurity for Managers (online and in residence) *PSAA 620, Safeguarding the Nation s Maritime Gateways *PSAA 651, Department of Defense in Homeland Defense and Homeland Security PSAA 652, Protection of Critical Infrastructure PSAA 653, Weapons of Mass Destruction *PSAA 654, Border Security: Policies, Strategies, Issues *PSAA 655, Domestic Intelligence: Operations, Legalities, Policies and Procedures PSAA 656, Fundamentals in Homeland Security PSAA 657, Terrorism in Today s World *PSAA 660, Domestic Terrorism: The Internal Threat to America (online and in residence) Adjunct Professor National Graduate School/University 2005-2009 Instructor for several blended courses on Quality Management, national defense and homeland security, and terrorism. Courses taught include (* indicates developed course): DOC 950, Overview of Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources *HSM 657, Unconventional Threat to Homeland Security *HSM 587, Protection of the Nation s Critical Infrastructure HSM 700: Principles and Applications in Homeland Security and Defense EDU 638 Master s Business Project Development I QSM 550 Master s Business Project I QSM 562 Master s Business Project II QSM 570 Master s Business Project III Adjunct Professor- Texas A&M University 2004-2007 Instructor for several courses on organization development and group dynamics. Adjunct Professor Webster University 2004-2006 Instructor for several courses on organization development and group dynamics. Senior Army Instructor JROTC Robert E. Lee High School 2000-2006 San Antonio, Texas Instructor for the Army JROTC program curriculum. Team Leader US State Department Train and Equip Program, 1997-2000 Bosnia-Herzegovina Supervised an instructional team in the training of foreign national soldiers in NATO and US doctrine and tactics. Doctrine Writer, US Army Infantry School 1987-1989 Fort Benning, Georgia
DR. DANNY W. DAVIS PAGE 5 Taught infantry doctrine to junior officers and was the principal author for revision of the Army field manual FM 7-10 The Infantry Rifle Company. COURSES AND SEMINARS DEVELOPED In the last several years I have developed six new courses and have done complete revisions of four standing courses for the Bush School Certificate in Homeland Security online program. Courses revised include: INTA 656 Fundamentals of Homeland Security, INTA 657, Terrorism Today, INTA 614, Protection of Critical Infrastructure, and INTA 605, Homeland Security Policy, Strategy and Operations. Since this time and with reorganization into a departmental structure, some of these courses have been re-designated with PSAA prefixes. 1) The first course developed was INTA 602 (PSAA 651), Department of Defense in Homeland Defense and Homeland Security. This course examines the national strategies for homeland defense and homeland security. The Department of Defense policies and doctrine that guide the department s actions in these two missions are reviewed and use is made of numerous scholarly articles on the subject. The relationships and shared responsibilities between the federal government and the states in the homeland security mission are reviewed and discussed in detail. The course is particularly designed for individuals training for professional careers in homeland defense or security. 2) INTA 683 (PSAA 654), Border Security was the second course developed for the program. This course thoroughly examines the policies and strategies involved in the issues of the border security of the United States. The national missions of homeland defense and homeland security provide the background for initial class work. The Mexican and Canadian governments policies are also studied. With a foundation in policy and strategy the northern and southern border situation and issues inherent to it make up the majority of the course. Some time is given to discussion of the differences between the situation in Texas (the majority of its border made up of privately owned lands) and the other border states (most of their border lands being federal lands). Thoroughly discussed is the debate over how to secure the border, i.e., status quo or continued militarization. The impact of Mexican criminal elements and the efforts of the Mexican government to exercise control in their county is covered in some detail. 3) The third course, U.S. INTA 612 (PSAA 655), Domestic Intelligence, was researched and developed to fill another hole in our curriculum. This course focuses on the laws and national policies and operations surrounding domestic intelligence within the United States. The departments and agencies with domestic intelligence responsibilities, their missions, operations, and resources are studied through selected readings, government documents, and case studies. In addition to the federal organizations and their operational efforts, some states and large urban area collection and dissemination efforts are studied. 4) In 2013, I developed INTA 689 (PSAA 620), Safeguarding the Nation s Maritime Gateways Harbor Safety and Maritime Security Course. The national policy, strategies and plans that direct maritime security and harbor safety and how these are integrated into the homeland security mission are examined. Topics include an historical overview, current national strategies, departments and agencies responsible for security and safety, international cooperation efforts and U.S. efforts against piracy and vessel hijacking, and future considerations.
DR. DANNY W. DAVIS PAGE 6 5) Early in 2014, my department head identified the need for an in resident course on domestic terrorism. Consequently I developed PSAA 660, Domestic Terrorism: The Internal Threat to America. This course is a comprehensive survey of domestic terrorism from the first manifestation of terror tactics in the United States through the anarchist movement of the 1880s and into the present threat from radical Islamists. The intent is to come to a thorough understanding of the threat from domestic terrorists, individual and groups, as exists in the country today. 6) Late in 2014, I suggested and was approved to develop PSAA 608, Cybersecurity for Managers. This course introduces students to the operations and security issues involving attacking, exploiting, and defending digitized data, knowledge, and communications and the security challenges arising from the globalization of the Internet, the sharing of networks, and the flow of strategic communications. This year, 2015, we are conducting our Second Annual Homeland Security Seminar, jointly sponsored by Texas Engineering Extension Service and the Bush School. Dr. Jason Moats (TEEX) and I coordinate and run the seminar. Last year we had 80 attendees from Texas and other states. This year we expect 100-120 attendees. Between 2008 and 2009 developed two homeland security related courses for the National Graduate School. HSM542: The Unconventional (Terrorist) Threat to Homeland Security explores both transnational and domestic terrorist threat to the nation. Included in the course is an examination of individuals, groups, and major movements that use terrorist tactics to advance their causes. The second course developed, HSM587: Protection of the Nation s Critical Infrastructure, focuses on the nation s critical infrastructure and key resources, how they are organized and measures taken to protect them from threats. During the course special emphasis is given to critical infrastructure vulnerability from the terrorist threat. Subsequently, taught both courses several times for the university. 2005-2006. Seminar coordinator, Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) State and Regional Seminar. Part of U.S. Northern Command s educational effort to inform states on the capabilities the Department of Defense can bring into a disaster response. Response to weapons of mass destruction terrorist attack was the driving scenario in these seminars. Developed and coordinated each one-day seminar that included participation from U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Army North, U.S. Air Force North, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and numerous state-level departments. In this one year period conducted seminars in New Mexico, Nebraska and Texas. SELECTED PUBLICATIONS, PAPERS, AND PRESENTATIONS Islamic State using new media, older blueprint to fight the West from within for The Conversation.com. July 9, 2015. The In Amenas Terrorist Attack, paper presented to International Upstream Energy Transactions Seminar, January 30-31, 2014, Houston, Texas. Homeland Defense and Homeland Security: Differences and Overlaps in the Missions to Protect the Nation to Harris County Texas Housing Authority, August 20, 2014, Humble, Texas.
DR. DANNY W. DAVIS PAGE 7 Homeland Defense and Homeland Security: Differences and Overlaps in the Missions to Protect the Nation to Security Studies Classes at Westminster College, September 8, 2014, Fulton, Missouri. Homeland Defense and Homeland Security: Differences and Overlaps in the Missions to Protect the Nation to English Language Institute classes, October 20, 2014, Texas A&M University. Crisis Management and ISO Standards, paper presented to International Petroleum Negotiators Association Conference, October 15, 2013, Austin, Texas. U.S. Army Ranger History and Contributions Presentations. 2012-Present. Provides detailed history of the Army Rangers from colonial times through current operations in Afghanistan. These presentations, about 10-12 presentations a year, are part of my duties as spokesman for the U.S. Army Ranger Memorial Foundation, Inc. Represented Bush School at Southeast Region Security and Intelligence Conference. The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina. October 10-12, 2013. Homeland Security and Defense, The Differences in the Two Missions. Presentation to Big Pine Academy and Richmond Independent School District staff and elected officials. Hamlet, North Carolina. October 14, 2013. Education in Homeland Security. Presentation to Congressional Staffers (Districts 8 and 10). College Station, Texas. August 15, 2013. Run, Hide, Fight; Immediate Actions in An Active Shooter Situation. Presentation to Seguin Christian Academy staff and parents. Seguin, Texas. May 4, 2013. Crisis Management, A Discussion of the Algerian Oil Facility Attack. Presentation to the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators. Austin, Texas, 24-26 April 2013. Homeland Security and Defending the Nation. Presentation at International Alert Academy Veterans Banquet. Big Sandy, Texas. November 12, 2012. Homeland Defense and Asymmetric Conflicts. Presentation (and Panel) to Air Force Global Strike Command Seminar. Barksdale, AFB. 5-6 November 2012. Certificate in Homeland Security and Education in Homeland Security. Presentation to University and Agency Partnership Initiative. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. August 10, 2012. Border Security. Presentation to A&M Lunch Group. Bryan/College Station, Texas, April 23, 2012. Islam and Warfare. Presentation to Seguin Rotary Club, Sequin, Texas, April 9, 2012.
DR. DANNY W. DAVIS PAGE 8 21st Century Pattern of Resistance; Leaderless Resistance. Presentation to A&M Lunch Group, Dallas Texas, March 12, 2012. The Homeland Security Mission. Presentation to Montgomery County Republican Women, Conroe, Texas, February 20, 2012. Homeland Defense and Homeland Security. Presentation to Learning in Retirement Group. University of Lowell, Massachusetts, January 15, 2012. The Phinehas Priesthood, The Violent Vanguard of the Christian Identity Movement, Praeger, 2010. The Perfect Terrorist Faith Based Terrorism, three-hour seminar presented as part of the Graduate Certificate in Security Studies: Homeland Security and Defense Program at the University of Texas, San Antonio, on February 23, and September 27, 2007. Protecting the Innocent: Are Our Nations Schools Prepared for Terrorism on Campus? in the Campus Law Enforcement Journal (International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators), January- February, 2005. Defense Outsourcing: The Difficulty of Utilizing Private Military Firms, posted on the Integrative Center For Homeland Security web site, August 2009. Co-authored with Jessica Phillips. HRD Theory as a Tool in Combating International Terrorism, paper presented at the Fifth UFHRD/AHRD Ireland Conference, University of Limerick, Ireland; 27-28 May, 2004. Article published in the Conference s Proceedings. Al-Qaeda and the Phinehas Priesthood Terrorist Groups with a Common enemy and Similar Justifications for Terrorist Tactics. Doctoral Dissertation Texas A&M University. December 2003. The Grumman F6F Hellcat in World War II Magazine, November 1993. Return To Fredericksburg in America s Civil War Magazine, September 1992. Mission For Force X, Darby s Rangers in World War II Magazine, November 1990. Hoods Texans in America s Civil War Magazine, March 1990. A Plan For Command in Infantry Magazine, September October 1988. Tumult in the Gaps in America s Civil War Magazine, September 1988. SELECTED INTERVIEWS RELATED TO HOMELAND SECURITY AND TERRORISM Interviewed by Stephen Loiaconi, KUTV.com; quoted in his article, ISIS: Terrorist recruitment for the iphone generation. July 17, 2015. http://kutv.com/news/nation-world/isis-terrorist-recruitment-for-the-iphone-generation
DR. DANNY W. DAVIS PAGE 9 Interviewed by Luke Quinton, KUT Radio, Austin Texas; thoughts on domestic terrorist threat on eve of Independence Day. July 3, 2015. Interviewed by Kathleen Witte, KBTX TV; thoughts on the failure of TSA in 67 of 79 Red Team security tests over last few months. June 2, 2015. Interviewed by Luke Quinton, KUT Radio, Austin Texas; thoughts on the militia movement in Texas and America today. Aired the same day. April 16, 2015. Interviewed by TEXAS STANDARD FOR MAY 11, 2015, Texas Standard. Gave opinion on HLS Secretary Johnson s comments on domestic terrorism in wake of the Garland, TX attack. May 11, 2015. Interviewed by Tasha Parker, KAGS, thoughts on cybersecurity. Aired on tv February 28, 2015. Interviewed by Sam Peshik, Bryan Eagle, thoughts on the Islamists attacks on French magazine offices in Paris. January 7, 2015. Interviewed by TAMU Public Relations. (Leslie Henson). Topic Islam and Terrorism. College Station, Texas, May 30, 2013. Interviewed by the Bryan Eagle. Topic -. College Station, Texas, June 7, 2013. Interviewed by KAMU Radio. Topic - Homeland Security Since 911. College Station, Texas, April 23, 2013. Interviewed for Wall Street Journal, Technology, Houston's Shooting-Response Video Draws Clicks, Critics. Ann Zimmerman. August 5, 2012. Interviewed by Jean Mikle, Ashbury Park Press. Topic Public Diplomacy and the Muslim World. College Station, Texas. August 24, 2011 Interviewed by reporter from Bryan Eagle. Topic Attacks Prompt Security Changes. Bryan, Texas http://www.theeagle.com/local/attacks-prompt-security-changes2011-09-10t22-16-05 Interviewed by Liz O Neil, Ch40 (ABC). Ten Years After. Bryan, Texas. September 5, 2011. Interviewed by Krista Smith. TAMU News & Information Services. Motivation of Domestic Terrorists. College Station, Texas. July 6, 2011. http://tamunews.tamu.edu/2011/07/06/domestic-terrorists-motives-vary-says-homeland-security-authority/ Interviewed by Mitch Carr, News Anchor, KRLD News Radio 1080, CBS Radio. Topic Domestic Terrorism. Dallas, Texas. July 7, 2011. RELEVANT (COUNTERTERRORIST) MILITARY TRAINING 1989, United States Army Command and Staff College; Ft. Leavenworth, KS. 1982 and 1985, Special Warfare and Counterinsurgency Course; Ft. Bragg, N.C. 1981, Special Forces Qualification Course; Ft. Bragg, N.C.
DR. DANNY W. DAVIS PAGE 10 1975, Ranger Course; Ft. Benning, GA. AWARDS Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (5 awards), Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), Joint Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Combat Infantryman s Badge, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Wings. OTHER PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS U.S. Army Special Forces Association 75th Ranger Regiment Association (Life Member) Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (Texas A&M University Chapter) 2007-08 Fellow, Integrative Center for Homeland Security, Texas A&M University National Rifle Association (Life Member)