Curriculum Vita for Jack H. Achs, MBA
LTC, US Army Retired
Home Address:
Port Byron, IL 61275
(563) 650-3641
School Address:
3505 W. Locust Street
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-5600
Education
2019 1 Hour Licensure Credit, Tech-Ed Boot Camp, Mississippi Bend AEA
2017 1 Hour Licensure Credit, Tech-Ed Boot Camp, Mississippi Bend AEA
1 Hour Licensure Credit, Special Education: Professional & Ethical Practices, ISEA
2016 1 Hour Licensure Credit, GAFE Boot Camp, Mississippi Bend AEA
2010-2011 9 Hours Graduate Study, Psychology & Geography, Western Illinois University
2006-2007 9 Hours Graduate Study, Drivers Education, University of Northern Iowa
2003-2005 18 Hours Graduate Study, Education & History Studies, Drake University
2002 Bachelor of Arts, Major: Political Science, Minor: Psychology
Magna Cum Laude
Western Illinois University
Honors: Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha
1994 Master of Business Administration, Concentration: Human Resources
Florida Institute of Technology
1989-1999 58 Hours Graduate Study, Military Science/History/Govt Operations, Numerous Department of Defense Colleges and Universities (see below)
1981 Bachelor of Science, Major: Economics, Minor: Political Science
Northern Illinois University
Significant Military Coursework
1999 Advance Program Managers Course, 14 Weeks, 9 accredited grad hours
Defense Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir
1995 Command and General Staff Officer Course, 40 Weeks, 49 accredited grad hours
Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth
1989 Combined Arms and Services Staff School, 8 Weeks, 3 accredited grad hours
Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth
Licensure
State of Iowa, Master Educator License, 7-12 Business- Marketing/Management, 7-12 All SOCIAL SCIENCES, 5-12 Driver and Safety Education, Folder Number 357438, Expires 6/30/2025
Teaching Experience
2003-present Social Studies Teacher, American Government, American Studies (History), Contemporary History, Geography, Economics, and Sociology. West High School, Davenport, IA. Teaches three sections of government (juniors/seniors) and two sections of the other classes (freshmen/sophomores).
2007-present Drivers Education Teacher, Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency. Teaches both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.
2011-2012 Adjunct Professor, Business, Brown Mackie College. Teaches 4hr night classes (4 cr hr): Marketing (BA2220) and Small Business (BA1300), and Macroeconomics (EC 2050)
2008-2012 Confirmation Catechist (table leader) at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church
2008-2009 Adjunct Professor, Kaplan University. Taught 2hr night class, American Business History (SS340).
2001-2003 Substitute Teacher, Moline School District, Sherrard School District, Orion School District, Rock Island School District, Silvis School District, East Moline School District, United Township School District, and Geneseo School District
1983-1998 Catholic Catechist, Germany, New Mexico, Kansas, Iowa (total 8yrs). Volunteer position with a local parish. Planned and implemented Catholic religious education program for grades 6-7th. Utilized a variety of teaching styles: Direct Instruction, Discovery, and Cooperative Learning.
Professional Experience
1997-2001 U.S. Army, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL
Operations Officer/Deputy Director
Responsible for the day to day operations of a multifunctional government agency dealing in wholesale sales of $350M to sustain and equip a highly digital and combat ready force. As deputy director, supervised a workforce of 1,200 civilian and thirty-five military personnel.
1995-1997 U.S. Army, Program Executive Office (PEO), Warren, MI
Research, Development & Acquisition Officer
Advisor for financial management and resource management activities and coordinator of congressional legislation. Managed and audited the PEO's $l.761B annual budget from inception to execution. Served as Legislative Special Staff officer at the general officer level. Then served as the assistant program manager for two combat vehicle programs, $600M and $150M defense programs, managing system development, production, fielding, and sustainment.
1991-1995 U.S. Army, Material Test Directorate, White Sands Missile Range, NM
Test and Evaluation Officer
Responsible for all test, evaluation, and execution plans for the Brilliant Anti-armor Submunition and the Tri-Service Standoff Attack Missile. Managed the $8M test budget and assisted in the design and construction of the multi-million dollar Zumwalt Smart Munitions Test Facility.
1981-1991 U.S. Army, Combat & Administrative Units
Field Artillery Officer
Served as a Field Artillery Officer at the battery and battalion level. Commanded two company level units, Service Battery 5-29FA and Ann Arbor Recruiting Company. Attended multiple service related professional schools, to include the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS.
2017 Special Education: Professional & Ethical Practices, ISEA
2016/2017 Google Boot Camp, Mississippi Bend AEA
2011 AP Summer Institute in Economics, Northwestern University
2006 Quad Cities Citizen Police Academy
2005 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
1996 Congressional Operations
1994 Diocese of Las Cruces - Level IV (full) Certification Catholic Catechist
1991-Present Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel), and Quantitative Decision Making
1991-2001 Member of the Army Acquisition Corps
Level III (highest) certified in Program Management
Level II certified in Test and Evaluation
1981-2001 Additional Skills include: Leadership, Coaching, Tng Development, Time Mgmt, Mentoring, Decision Making, Tm Development, Problem Solving, Sexual Harassment/EEO, Emergency Response, and Congressional Operations
1981-1989 Nuclear certified for 155mm howitzers, cleared: Personal Reliability Program (PRP)
1981-2001 Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance, granted access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
1980-1982 Air Assault and Airborne qualified
Grant Experiences
2009 Great Minds Grant, Davenport Schools Foundation, Hands-on Curricula Enrichment, $600, Principal Author (Trip to IL Holocaust Museum)
2005 Great Minds Grant, Davenport Schools Foundation, Hands-on Curricula Enrichment, $600, Principal Author (Trip to IA State Capital)
2004 Great Minds Grant, Davenport Schools Foundation, Reading Enrichment, $450, Principal Author(Supplemental college-level books for AmGovt class)
2004 Great Minds Grant, Davenport Schools Foundation, Extra Curricula Enrichment, $900, Principal Author (GPS and compasses for hands-on learning project)
2012 President’s Volunteer Service Award, Group- Gold Award, Individual- Gold Award
2011 President’s Volunteer Service Award, Group- Gold Award, Individual- Gold Award
2010 President’s Volunteer Service Award, Group- Gold Award, Individual- Gold Award
2009 President’s Volunteer Service Award, Group- Gold Award, Individual- Gold Award
2008 President’s Volunteer Service Award, Group- Gold Award, Individual- Silver Award
2007 Marquis Who’s Who in America
2007 President’s Volunteer Service Award, Group- Gold Award, Individual- Silver Award
2006 President’s Volunteer Service Award, Group- Gold Award, Individual Bronze
2005-2006 Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers and National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers
2001-2002 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges (WIU)
2001-2002 Louis and Alice Schleier Memorial Teacher Education Scholarship for Academic Achievement (WIU)
2001-2002 Clarence Neff Memorial Scholarship for Political Science (WIU)
2001 Awarded the Legion of Merit
1989 Awarded the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara for Field Artillerymen
International Experiences
1998 Officer in Charge Foreign Military Sales team into Kuwait, $500M howitzer and support sale, traveling under U.S. diplomatic passport
1982-1985 Lived outside Hanu, Germany during the Cold War and traveled extensively throughout Europe
Memberships
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
Iowa/National Education Association (IEA/NEA)
American Legion, Post#246 (Moline, IL)
Hobbies
Bike Riding, Board Games (Monopoly, Risk, Stratego), Hiking and Camping
Service Learning
2012-2013 West High School Gear-Up Mentor, two-year mentorship program
West High School’s Business Academy and related activities, Group: 10,685hrs, Individual- 594hrs
2011 West High School’s Business Academy and related activities, Group: 10,010hrs, Individual- 601hrs
2010 West High School’s Business Academy and related activities, Group: 12,244hrs, Individual- 545hrs
2009 West High School’s Business Academy and related activities, Group: 9,658hrs, Individual- 557hrs
2009-2013 Parish Council Member at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church
2008-2012 Confirmation Catechist at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church
2008 West High School’s Business Academy and related activities, Group: 10,986hrs, Individual- 447hrs
2007-Present Honor Guard, American Legion Post 246, Moline, IL.
2007 West High School’s Business Academy and related activities, Group: 7,934hrs, Individual- 363hrs
2006 West High School’s Business Academy and related activities, Group: 3,878hrs, Individual- 115hrs
2006-Present Selective Service System Registrar
2005-Present Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), President’s Citizen Corps
2004-2012 Davenport West High School’s Business Career Academy, Teacher & Mentor