Paul Welsch

NORAD & USNORTHCOM Joint Training Branch Chief

Greater Colorado Springs Area

About

Specialties: Executive Leadership, Strategic and Operational Planning, Logistics Planning and Management, Advanced Technology Application to Training (Virtual/Constructive Simulations for training, Ground Combat Systems), Emergency/Crisis Operations and Response, Project Management, Process Improvement, Leadership Training and Coaching, Mobilization, Operational Readiness of Military and Local Emergency Fire Units (Recruiting, Manning, Equipping, and Training).

Experience

  • Joint Training and Education (J7) Branch Chief at NORAD and USNORTHCOM
    Nov 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

  • Senior Chief at Crystal Park Volunteer Fire Department
    Jun 2006 - Present · 20 yrs 2 mos

    Elected to serve as the Deputy Chief/Chief/Senior Chief for a 17-20 man Fire Department, serving a rural community in the Wildland Urban Interface in El Paso County, Colorado. Department has 5+ apparatus, and provides EMS, Resuce as well as Fire protection for our district. I am Colorado State Certified in HAZMAT, Fire Fighting, 1st Responder as well as numerous DHS certifications.

  • CEO/Franchisee at Subway Franchise
    Apr 2012 - Mar 2019 · 7 yrs

    Responsible for all aspects of this QSR business operating as WELRITE LLC. HR/Training, CEO,COO and CFO. In our first year of business, selected as Southern Colorado Subway Franchisee of the year. (This distinction has not been awarded since!) We have several items that set us apart from even our peers: 24/7 support to the Colorado Springs OEM, Delivery services, Gluten Free products and Goodrich Ice Cream.

  • Camber Corporation - a Huntington Ingalls company (6 yrs 4 mos)
    • Joint Training Specialist
      Jan 2017 - Nov 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Joint training, education, planning, scheduling and exercise execution.

    • Modeling & Simulations Trainer
      Aug 2012 - Jan 2017 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      From 2012 to 2013, designed and implemented a ONESAF proof of principle training program for a redeploying OKARNG Infantry Battalion from OEF. This scenario utilized the MDMP process to train a new BN CDR and Staff on their recurring state missions as the battalion entered the AFORGEN cycle. In 2014, conducted RED Team Business Development for the Colorado Springs office, and in 2015, conducted a two week training exercise with the MING on a NUCDET exercise during their annual AT. Since that time I've been PTOC.

  • Chief of Department at Crystal Park Fire Department
    Jan 2007 - Nov 2018 · 11 yrs 11 mos

    Chief of a 17-20 man Fire Department in the Wildland Urban Interface. Fire district is 2211 acres, all rural - with 6 apparatus operating from one fire station. Responsible for Operations, Training and Equipping our team.