John L. Gronski Major General, USA (Ret.)
[email protected] 610-463-5492 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Served for over 40 years in the United States Army on active duty and in the Pennsylvania National Guard retiring at the rank of Major General. Currently a Senior Mentor – Highly Qualified Expert for the U.S. Army Mission Command Training Program, an adjunct fellow with the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), president of Leader Grove Consulting, LLC, and an independent national security analyst focusing on transatlantic issues. Holds a top secret security clearance. • Key military operational leadership experience includes from 2016 to 2019 served on active duty as United States Army Europe, Deputy Commanding General, Army National Guard assisting the Commanding General in leading over 30,000 Soldiers. Commanded the 28th Infantry Division, leading 15,000 Soldiers from 2012 to 2016. Deployed to Ramadi, Iraq in 2005 and 2006 as a brigade commander leading a force of over 5,400 U.S. service members and 5,000 Iraqi Soldiers during combat operations. Deployed to the central region of Europe between 2002 and 2003 as a brigade commander leading a force of approximately 2,000 Soldiers. In 2000 was assigned for one year as the Military Liaison Team Chief in the Republic of Lithuania. Commanded National Guard infantry units at every level from company to division. • In the civilian sector, led diverse teams as a management consultant for over 13 years. Provided oversight and leadership to implementation teams responsible for planning and executing large complex projects in Fortune 500 companies. Served as an executive coach for senior business leaders.