405th AFSB Deputy Aims to Lead by Example

By Ms. Jennifer Leigh King (AMC)September 3, 2010

Leading the way
Whether on a Volksmarsch through the German countryside, or on the job as Deputy to the Commander of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, Kaiserslautern, Germany, Russell Taylor endeavors to lead by example. The Chicago native has logged 47 years of... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Grade: GS-15

Name: Russell Taylor

Age: 64

Hometown: Chicago

Duty Position: Deputy to the Commander - 405th Army Field Support Brigade

Duty Station: Kaiserslautern, Germany

How long have you been in this position' 3 A,A1/2 Years

How long have you been working for the U.S. Army' 47 years, including service in the Marine Corps.

What other jobs have you held with the military' Deputy Program Director, LOGCAP (Army); Chief of Contracting, Air Force Medical Logistics Contracting Activity; Senior Contracting Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs; Regional Contracting Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency; Contracting Officer, Army Test & Experiment Contracting Activity; Contracting Officer, Directorate of Contracting, Fort Buchanan Puerto Rico; Management Analyst, Directorate of Logistics, Fort Drum, N.Y.; Chief, Command Logistics Assistance Inspection Team, 21st TACOM; Maintenance Officer, USMC Motor Transport Maintenance Company, Camp Pendleton Calif.; Maintenance Officer, 2/504th Infantry Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division; Maintenance Officer, 2/31 Field Artillery (Honest John rocket), 2nd Infantry Division, Korea.

Your current job and what you do: Serve as the principal staff advisor to the brigade commander. Formulate policies, and decisions applicable to the operation of the brigade. Direct and control command resources in concert with the commander. Assist the commander in providing purpose, direction, and motivation to all personnel assigned to the 405th Army Field Support Brigade.

What is the best part of your job' Mentoring subordinates

Why do you like working at the 405th' Because, I am still serving the military - and our great country - after all these years.

What do you do to make a difference for the Warfighter' Ensure that the 405th Army Field Support Brigade provides the absolute best logistical support to all supported deploying Brigade Combat Teams and the 1st Armored Division.

Most people don't know ____ about me: That proof of who I am and my greatest accomplishments are reflected in the accomplishments of my six children.

What do you like to do in your spare time' Travel and learn about everything

What is your personal philosophy' Lead by Example

What is your favorite quote/slogan/saying' Semper Fi