Reggie English

Program Manager

Experience

Reggie is a military veteran with corporate insurance experience. He has actively participated in all major Louisiana disasters for the past 20 years. Led teams ranging from 3 to 350 members in diverse roles including: auditing, logistics, grant management, security, civil engineering, human relations, and other operations. He is the recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and
customer service

• Public Assistance Grant Manager
• Premium Auditor, Travelers
• Director – Logistics Readiness Squadron
• Antiterrorism Executive Manager
• Equal Opportunity Director

Plexos Group, L.L.C. | January 2020 - Present

Project Manager - Hurricane Laura / Delta Public Assistance

Assisted the City of DeRidder in executing Architect/Engineering RFQ for an ARPA utilities contract; assisted in registering for ARPA funds and setting up tracking system for expenditure of funds

Managed team facilitating Public Assistance request for the City of DeRidder, City of Pineville, and Beauregard Parish School Board. Processed expedited funds, for debris removal and emergency protective measures, formulated Damage Inventory Reports and Project Worksheets.

Facilitated communications between the client, FEMA, the State Applicant Liaison (SAL), Mitigation Specialist, Environmental Historical and Preservation (EHP) Specialist, maximizing reimbursement potential through research and documentation.

Travelers | 2017 – 2020

Premium Auditor

Audited general liability, worker’s compensation, and auto premiums on small, medium, large, and national accounts. Identified and resolved discrepancies, provided clear audit path for regulatory reviews.

Maximized audit efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy using advanced Excel applications, extensive pre-work analysis, concise communications, and extensive quality review process. Multiple In-Sync Customer Service Award Nominations.

Louisiana Air National Guard | 2006 – 2016

Commander – Special Assignments

Specifically selected to command Security, Logistics and Civil Engineering Squadrons during contingency operations.

Deputy Commander Task Force Gator - Hurricane Katrina – Law Enforcement support to the New Orleans Police Department and Louisiana State Police. Promoted and coined by Adjutant General, State of Louisiana.

Deployed Commander of 376^th Expeditionary Squadron, Kyrgyzstan, awarded Air Force Commendation Medal for superior accomplishments in fuels management and aerial port operations.

Directed Civil Engineering Operations in preparation for Air Force Readiness Inspection. Unit rated Outstanding and Excellent in all graded areas and overall mission ready. Received Inspector General Coin for superior performance.

Director – Logistics Readiness Squadron

Directed 235 military personnel in aerial port operations and trans loaded 52,000 personnel and 1,500 tons of cargo for military and commercial aircraft during wartime

Managed a $15 million warehouse renovation to support $50 million in combat aircraft assets.

Performed warehouse management, material control, logistics planning, acquisitions and contracting, and command and control

Antiterrorism Executive Manager

Acted as the primary authority and subject matter expert on all force protection and antiterrorism requirements, policies, and

Participated in over 25 state, joint federal intelligence, and law enforcement task forces.

Consulted over 100 region military leaders on security and incident management briefings for the US Embassy and

Headquarters appointment for special assignment, Deputy Commander Task Force Gator, which led 350 military personnel in joint operations with the New Orleans Police Department and Louisiana State Police following Hurricane

Equal Opportunity Director

Managed human relations climate for over 1,500 service members and provided department managers with analytical date identifying trends, insight, and guidance in preventing or eliminating adverse organizational conditions.

Initiated cultural awareness programs utilizing team building exercises, briefings, and interactive training sessions.

Assisted with implantation of statewide mentorship program aligning strategic goals with individual career progression and planning.

Authored nearly 500 pages in operating instruction specifying standards and detailing process management objectives to ensure 100% compliance with higher headquarter 

Education

University of New Orleans,
B.S., Finance | 1989

Academy of Military Science
1990 

Expertise