Type Of Business:
Government organization dedicated to the protection of the United States
Expertise:
Management; Leadership development
Hobbies/Sports:
Rearing pigs, horses and chickens on her six-acre farm
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Information Technology, Strayer University (2001); Master of Science in Computer Information Systems, Summa Cum Laude (2000)
Affiliations Awards:
Air Force Sergeants Association
Work History:
Joint Superintendent, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Readiness Management Group, Detachment 1, Robins Air Force Base (2007); Superintendent, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Readiness Management Group, Detachment 12, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (2006); Reserve Enlisted Program Manager, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Readiness Management Group, Detachment 12, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (2005); Reserve Assistant to the Chief, Accession and Policy Division, Air Force Senior Leader Management Office, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Pentagon (2003); Reserve Assistant to the Director, Air Force Senior Leader Management Office, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Pentagon (2001); Reserve Assistant to the Chief, General Officers Management Office, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Pentagon (1999); Courier, Special Duty Assignment, Fort George Meade (1993); Recalled for Desert Storm/Desert Shield in Place for Gulf War, Data Masked, Headquarters Systems Command, Andrews Air Force Base (1991); Retrained into the Personnel Field, Special Duty Assignment, Security Officer, Declassification of Vietnam War Records, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Pentagon (1990); Reserve Obligation, 419th Communication Squadron, Hill Air Force Base (1988); Computer Operator, Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base (1986); Telecommunications Operator Specialist, Yokota Air Base (1984)
Charity:
Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center; The Humane Society of the United States
Number Of Years In Profession:
24
Number Of Years In Current Position:
24
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she receives from her mentors.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after completing a master's degree in information technology, and venturing into the human resources sector.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Scheffler enlisted in the U.S. Air Force under the delayed enlistment program in October 1983.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing a reserve program for the Headquarters Readiness Management Group; Overseeing 469 Reservists
Education Certifications:
Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Air University (2006); Master’s Certification in Organizational Leadership, Villanova University (2005); Diploma, Noncommissioned Officer Academy (1995); Telecommunications Apprentice Training, Sheppard Air Force Base, TX (1984); Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, TX (1984)
Awards/Honors:
Meritorious Service Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster; Commendation Medal, U.S. Air Force; Achievement Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, U.S. Air Force; Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Scheffler hopes to introduce education and leadership development in a civilian capacity.