Tom Westphal

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Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

Experience

  • Army Officer -- Deputy Chief, Multinational Coordination Center, Alliance Division at U.S. European Command
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    Deputy Chief of U.S. military staff section responsible for bilateral and multilateral coordination between U.S. European Command and representatives from 19 allied countries + NATO SHAPE. Advises on integration of allied partners into U.S. military staff processes. Deepens partnerships and cooperation between the U.S. and allied militaries in Europe. Facilitates bilateral international agreements for the exchange of staff officers and liaison officers between the U.S. military and 15 NATO allies.

  • Travel at Career Break
    Mar 2025 - Dec 2025 · 10 mos

  • US Army (16 yrs 7 mos)
    • Army Officer -- US Army Reserves
      Oct 2021 - Dec 2025 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Army Officer
      Jun 2021 - Oct 2021 · 5 mos

    • Army Officer -- US Army Reserves
      Jun 2017 - Jun 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Deputy Director for Policy, Plans, and Strategic Support at City of San José
    Aug 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Coordinated complex policy issues with senior and executive staff, including research and policy analysis, to develop comprehensive understandings of policy challenges and execute the City's policy strategy.

  • Deputy County Counsel -- Michael P. Murphy Public Law Fellow at County of San Mateo
    Sep 2022 - Jul 2023 · 11 mos

    Provided legal advice and representation for the San Mateo County Election Department and other County agencies, including as defense counsel in civil litigation and administrative proceedings.