Jeffrey R. Sanderson is a retired U.S. Army Colonel. His military awards include the Silver Star, multiple awards of the Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star. He led Soldiers from the platoon through the Brigade level and successfully commanded a company and a battalion in combat operations. Academically, he has a Masters of Public Administration from Western Kentucky University, a Masters of Military Arts and Sciences from the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies, a Masters of Strategic Studies from the Air War College, and a PhD in Leadership and Organizations from Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina.