CITY OF TROUTDALE - City Council, Position #5
WILLIAM FOX
OCCUPATION: Student, completing Bachelors of Science Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management; US Army, Individual Ready Reserve
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: 13 years in US Army, Civil Affairs, Army Recruiter of the Year and Best of the West 2009, Troutdale, OR; Emergency Medical Technician; Hospitality Industry Management
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: American Military University, Enrolled, Completing BS in Emergency and Disaster Management; Mt. Hood Community College, General Education Requirements; US Army Recruiting School; US Army Civil Affairs Specialist School; Emergency Medical Service Centers of Southern Nevada, EMT-I
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Mobilization Operations NCOIC at Special Operations Command for Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations, in charge of mobilizing, deploying, tracking, and redeploying Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen for worldwide operations during wartime and peacetime missions. I wrote standard operating procedures, and I worked directly with all branches of government, foreign and domestic, military and civilian agencies, and the balance between soldiers, families, and employers, while providing support in areas such as:
- Humanitarian aid;
- Peacekeeping operations;
- Civil assistance;
- Emergency relief operations;
- Civil military operations;
- Disaster management such as earthquake and Hurricane Katrina support
As a Civil Affairs Specialist deployed overseas for Operation Enduring Freedom, I participated in a variety of projects with governmental and nongovernmental organizations, embassies, and foreign internal defense agencies and worked in special function teams dedicated to areas such as:
- Public safety
- Education
- Health and wellbeing
- Nation rebuilding
- Government infrastructure
- Civil assistance projects
- Medical assistance projects
- Veterinary assistance projects
- Engineering projects to build hospitals, schools, and libraries
- Area land and resource assessments
Why elect me to the City Council?
I have over 16 years of combined service to my country and communities. I bring not only real world experiences, knowledge, and dedicated service, but a true love and appreciation for my community and neighbors. I am proud to continue to serve my community, and to call Troutdale home for myself and my family.
(This information furnished by William Fox)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.