Tommy Doles

Tommy Doles is a multifaceted individual with a background in both athletics and military service. He currently serves as a Civil Affairs Specialist in the US Army Reserve, a position he has held since June 2020.1 His military career is complemented by his civilian roles and educational achievements.

Professional Background

Military Service:: Tommy has been serving in the US Army Reserve for over 3 years. As a Civil Affairs Specialist, he applies knowledge of governance, economics, and politics to affect human behavior and work towards strategic goals.1 He has also served as a US Embassy Liaison Officer in North Africa, focusing on security cooperation and foreign assistance.1

Civilian Career:: Outside of his military service, Tommy has experience in various roles:

• Assistant Athletic Director at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU)1
• Former NFL player1
• Author of a book about his journey from the NFL to Paris1

Education

Tommy has a strong educational background:

• Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Lincoln Memorial University (2021-2023)1
• MS in Management Studies from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (2018-2019)1
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Northwestern University (2014-2018)1
• Civil Affairs Specialist training at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (2021)1

Personal Attributes

Tommy describes himself as a believer in servant leadership and teamwork. He is actively involved in his community, serving as a volunteer firefighter.1 His personality traits, according to various assessments, include:

• Strengths Finder top traits: Belief, Achiever, Context, Competition, Activator
• Myers-Briggs Personality Type: ENFJ-A
• Right Profile TAP test category: Knight1

Achievements and Recognition

Tommy has participated in and been recognized for various military competitions:

• Received the 352nd Civil Affairs Command's Best Warrior award2
• Participated in the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition (CIOR MILCOMP)4

His journey from football captain to civil affairs specialist, including his work in Tunisia, has been noted as an example of dedication and faith.3