Stephen Kohlman
About Stephen Kohlman
Stephen Kohlman serves as a Site Lead and Senior Instructor at Valiant Integrated Services, where he conducts cost analysis and prepares budgets. He has a background in the US Army as a Special Forces Senior Sergeant and has held instructional roles at various defense-related organizations.
Work at Valiant Integrated Services
Stephen Kohlman has been serving as Site Lead and Senior Instructor at Valiant Integrated Services since 2018. In this role, he conducts cost analysis to develop a long-range calendar and prepares a fiscally responsible budget. He is responsible for managing all platform instruction and evaluating students in a rigorous, fast-paced environment. His work involves writing After Action Reviews (AAR), student evaluations, curriculum development, and student counseling.
Previous Experience at Cubic Global Defense
Before joining Valiant Integrated Services, Stephen Kohlman worked at Cubic Global Defense as Site Lead and Senior Instructor from 2013 to 2018. During his five years there, he focused on delivering high-quality instruction and managing training programs. His role involved simulating scenario-based practical exercises that addressed complex concepts within the defense training framework.
Military Background with the US Army
Stephen Kohlman served in the US Army as a Special Forces Senior Sergeant 18Z from 2004 to 2011. His military experience provided him with extensive training and operational knowledge, which he applies in his current instructional roles. He was entrusted with a security clearance, allowing him to safeguard, transport, and store classified materials in compliance with AR 380-5.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Kohlman studied at Troy University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from 2005 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in law enforcement and instructional methodologies, which he applies in his current and previous roles in defense training.
Experience at NEK Advanced Securities Group, Inc.
Prior to his tenure at Cubic Global Defense, Stephen Kohlman worked as an Instructor at NEK Advanced Securities Group, Inc. from 2011 to 2013. In this position, he contributed to the training and development of personnel, further enhancing his instructional skills and experience in the defense sector.