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John F. Avery
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| Title: |
Personnel Sergeant Major, Retired |
| Industry: |
Government |
| Type of Organization: |
Military |
| Major Product/Service: |
It is a command responsible for ensuring the global readiness of command, control, communication, computer cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, system, and it has 16,000 military and civilian personnel. |
| Expertise: |
As a retired Sergeant Major for the U.S. Army, John's expertise includes leadership and mentorship, human resources and personnel management, manpower and readiness management, military pay and benefits knowledge, equal opportunity and soldier welfare administrative systems and tools, legal and disciplinary procedures, communication and coordination, and counseling. |
| Geographic Area of Distribution: |
International |
| Affiliations: |
In addition to being a Mason, John is a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, AUSA and a sponsor for the National Museum US Army. |
| University/Degree: |
B.A., Sociology, with a minor in Managed Social Work, Fayetteville State University |
| Hobbies/Sports: |
Travel, fishing, spending time with family and keeping family together |
| Spouse: |
Elisabeth U. Avery |
| Married: |
January 1975 |
| Children: |
Jeanette Avery |
| Work History: |
Note: Went from PVT E-1 to SSG E-6 in three years (1963-1966), which is unheard of at the time |
| Honors & Awards: |
Legion of Merit, June 26,1997, Exceptionally meritorious service as Sergeant Major, Military Personnel Division, Directorate of Personnel and Training, U.S. Ary Communications-Electronics Command from January 1987 to April 1993. He consistently demonstrated outstanding managerial skills in approaching solutions to a continuing decline in resources against timely recommendations and actions dedication, and exemplary performance of duty, which cultivate a distinguished military career of 30 years, reflect great credit upon himself, the U.S. Army Materiel Command, and the U.S. Army; Three Meritorious Service Medals - Awarded to members of the Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding non-combat achievements or Meritorious Service; Combat Infantry Badge (Vietnam) - Engaged in active ground combat in an Infantry Unit; Sergeant Major Academy - Graduate at the NCO Leadership Center of excellence, the premier professional military education institution; Numerous other medals and awards |
| Career Accomplishments: |
A retired sergeant major of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, Avery's distinguished military career spans decades of service, including several historic assignments. In 1963, he served as a guard at Dachau prison near Munich, Germany. A retired sergeant major of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, Avery's distinguished military career spans decades of service, including several historic assignments. In 1963, he served as a guard at Dachau prison near Munich, Germany. |
