Type Of Business:
Government organization dedicated to the protection of the United States
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Avionics maintenance; Security
Major Product/SVS:
Defense services
Favorite Business Publication:
Aviation Week; Space Technology
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading and researching military history; Collecting militaria; Shooting sports
Education Degrees:
Technical and Professional Training; College Coursework
Affiliations Awards:
Life Member, U.S. Airforce Sergeants Association; Endowment Life Member, National Rifle Association; Life Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.; U.S. Olympic Shooting Team
Industry:
Military Service
Date of Distinction:
9/7/2011
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of his career has included serving the U.S. in wartime and deploying to fight those wars, and standing up to the 9/11 callup as NCOIC for his RPT. Two weeks after the attack, the team worked 12-hour shifts to provide enhanced security for the base until properly relieved by security force personnel. His family served the commonwealth for generations. He is the first to serve for the U.S.; his son is second and serves in the U.S. Navy.
Charity:
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.; Reno Youth Arts Project; American Lung Association; Northern Nevada Food Bank
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his good leadership skills.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because it provided him with an opportunity to build his technical skills.
Extended Bio Profile:
Sgt. Wolland served in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Desert Calm, and Bosnia and Iraqi Freedom. Currently Sgt. Wolland serves as NCOIC of the base RPT, which is a trained security forces auxiliary unit. As an RPT member, and later as the NCOIC, Sgt. Wolland had the opportunity to guard three U.S. presidents: Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. Sgt. Wolland was an inertial navigation system maintainer, and then a guidance and control maintainer, on RF-4C Phantom II aircraft for a total of 15 years. He is a graduate of inertial navigation and radar systems repairman school, the U.S. Airforce Airman Leadership School, the U.S. Airforce Noncommissioned Officer Academy and the Senior NCO Academy, among other military training institutions.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing guidance and control maintenance on C-130H2 aircraft; Managing GAC maintenance on C-130 super e-models, pacer coin and C-130 e-models
Education Certifications:
Master Craftsman Certification (7-Level) in Guidance and Control Systems (GAC), RF-4C Aircraft and C-130 E- and H-Model Aircraft, U.S. Airforce; Certified 7-Level Trainer for GAC Personnel, U.S. Airforce; Certified 7-Level Trainer for Resource Protection Team (RPT) Personnel, U.S. Airforce; Certification in Base Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Coordinator and Scheduler; Certified Torque Wrench Calibration Technician; Certified Federal Wage Survey Data Collector; Expert Marksman with M-16 Rifle, M-9 Pistol and Other Weapons; Concealed Carry Weapon License, State of Nevada; Basic Scuba Diver Certification
Awards/Honors:
Three-Time Recipient, Commendation Medals; Six-Time Recipient, Achievement Medals; Humanitarian Service Medal
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Sgt. Wolland would like to retire from the military service and become a consultant.