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Who is Tierell Goodman?

Tierell Goodman a native of Beaumont, Texas, Tierell holds a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts (concentration in Political Science and History) from Excelsior College, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, an Applied Associate of Science of Information Management and Aircrew Safety Systems Technology from Community College of the Air Force, and an Applied Associate of Science of Paralegal/Legal Assistant and General Studies from American Military University.

Mr. Goodman is a retired combat veteran of the US Air Force. He has managed accountable assets worth $5 million, accounting for over $1.6M in equipment and supplies utilized for support, responsible for over $400K in purchases with zero discrepancies in documentation, implemented $100K in equipment for operational use, and coordinated training classes for 120 individuals in conflict resolution, stress management, career enhancement, and progressive discipline. He has also directed and coordinated the organization’s financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency valued at over $2B.

After retirement from the US Air Force, he managed a successful consulting firm, T.S. & F. Consultant and Management, LLC, which offered management consulting, facilitation, and executive coaching with individual members from Principal Associates Group who have accumulated 38 years of hands-on experience within their respective professional careers. He also served as the founder of Black Tie Notary, G.I. Warriors/G.I. Jeeps, and a course developer and seminar presenter for combat veterans with PTSD for eight years after fully retiring in 2014.

A world traveler, Goodman has visited and stood at Royal Palace and Gardens (Madrid, Spain); toured Italy, Germany, Portugal, Morocco, Japan, South Korea, Honduras, Belize, Israel, Iraq, and Costa Rica; and cruised the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Tierell has been active in the military and civilian community throughout his career. He has served as a Volunteer, Louisiana State of Representative, Honorable Roy Burrell; Volunteer, Sickle Cell Softball Tournament Fundraiser, Shreveport, LA; Volunteer, Sickle Cell Softball Tournament Fundraiser, Shreveport, LA; USA Swim Coach, Minot Swim Club; Swim Instructor, American Red Cross; Louisiana State Health, Men Health Fair, Committee Member, Alpha Esquire Mentor Program; Board Member, DUL Education Foundation; He formed young men mentor group that guides young men on what it takes to be a man,

He has received many awards and honors for his services in the military and civilian community. For example, he was named 2012 Operation Manager of the 2d Quarter; 2012 NCO Airlifter of the Quarter, 374th Operations Group; 2012 President, Alpha Phi Alpha Social Study Group; 2011 Operation Manager of the 3rd Quarter; 2011 President, Barksdale Top IV Organization; 2011 Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI) Recognition, 2nd Operations Group; 2010 Brother of the Year from Alpha Phi Alpha Delta ~ Upsilon Lambda Chapter, 2010 Willie JC Crillion Spirit Award, 2010 Operation Manager of the 3rd Quarter; 2008 Operational Manager of the 4th Quarter; 2007 NCO of the Quarter, 2nd Operations Group; 2004 NCO of the Quarter, Joint Military Mail Terminal (JMMT), Iraq; 2003 NCO of the Quarter, USAFE AIRPS, Madrid, Spain; 2003 NCO of the Year, USAFE AIRPS; 1999 Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI) Recognition, Minot AFB.