Herschel Flowers
About Herschel Flowers
Herschel Flowers is a Homeland Security Manager and Facility Security Officer at The Kansas City Southern Railway, where he has worked since 2007. He previously served as a Security and Contingency Preparedness Executive with the U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division and has extensive experience in training military personnel in CBRN defense and emergency management.
Work at Kansas City Southern
Herschel Flowers has been employed at The Kansas City Southern Railway since 2007. He holds multiple roles including Homeland Security Manager, Facility Security Officer, and Rail Security Coordinator. His responsibilities encompass overseeing security protocols and ensuring compliance with safety regulations within the railway sector. His extensive experience in security management contributes to the operational integrity of the railway, particularly in areas related to emergency preparedness and response.
Education and Expertise
Herschel Flowers has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Trade Law from the Universiteit van Amsterdam in 1998. Prior to that, he obtained a Juris Doctorate from the University of Costa Rica in 1997. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management at Ashford University in 2012. This combination of legal and security-focused education underpins his expertise in managing security operations and legal compliance.
Background
Herschel Flowers served in the U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division from 2005 to 2006 as a Security and Contingency Preparedness Executive, specifically as a CBRN RECON Platoon Leader at Fort Hood, Texas. His military experience includes significant involvement in security training and contingency planning. He also worked as an Instructor/Writer for the U.S. Army Reserve Component, specializing in Terrorist Threat Assessment and Consequence Management, which highlights his commitment to enhancing security measures.
Achievements in Military Training
During his tenure in the U.S. Army, Herschel Flowers played a pivotal role in training over 70% of the U.S. Army's CBRN Captains and Lieutenants. He coordinated the U.S. Army Reserve Component CBRN Captains Career Course, which emphasized Hazardous Materials Emergency Response and CBRN Defense. His contributions to military training programs have had a lasting impact on the preparedness of military personnel in handling chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.