Stacey Isman

Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)
Director

About Me

Homeland Security Coordinator – Detroit Division
United States Postal Inspection Service
Lieutenant Colonel (U.S. Army- Retired)

Civilian Background:
Worked for the US Postal Service (USPS) since 1997 and has served in assignments as the Postmaster of Romeo, Leonard, New Baltimore, and Rochester. Additional duties include Michigan 1 District CFC Coordinator, Detroit District Workplace Environment Improvement Ambassador (WEA) and member of the District Advisory Committee (DAC-EAP). Served as the Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) Chair for the state of Michigan. Held several detail assignments as a Distribution Operations Manager at the Michigan Metroplex, Manager of Post Office Operations Area 3, Officer in Charge (OIC) of Mt. Clemens Post Office, OIC Roseville PO and Branch Manager of Shelby Post Office. Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Greenbelt Qualified and is a LSS Yellow Belt Instructor. Currently serving as a Homeland Security Coordinator for the US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). And is currently a USPIS National HQs, Homeland Security Coordinator Trainer.

Military Background:
Enlisted Active-duty Army in 1990 as an Administrative Assistant at Fort Jackson. After completing Airborne School at Fort Benning, GA was assigned to the 4th PSYOPS Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, NC and in 1994 and was assigned as the Executive Administrative Assistant with the 4th Special Operations Support Command (Theater Army) (Airborne) at Fort Shafter, Hawaii in 1994. In 1996, was selected to serve as a Special Security Officer for US Army Pacific Command in Hawaii. Was Honorably Discharged in 1997 and joined the Michigan Army National Guard, 177th Military Police Brigade. Attended Officer Candidate School in 2000-2001 was commissioned and branched Military Police Corps (MP). Held various assignments: Platoon Leader, HHD-Commander, Transportation Officer, Vulnerability Assessment Officer, Ops Battle Major and retired as the 46th MP Command’s Inspector General. During service I have one combat deployment (Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan) and a non-combat deployment in support of Operation Noble Eagle. Overseas training assignment locations include Thailand, Guam and Okinawa, Japan. Participated in a humanitarian relief mission in response to the natural disaster (Hurricane Katrina).

Civilian/Military Education and Training:
1990-1991 – US Army Basic Training and AIT (Ft. Jackson)
1991 – US Army Airborne School (Ft. Benning)
1993 – Primary Leadership Course (Ft. Bragg, NC)
1996 – Associate degree – Liberal Arts (Chaminade University, Honolulu)
2000 – Bachelor’s degree – Business Management (University of Phoenix)
2001 – US Army Officer Candidate School (Ft. Custer/Ft. Benning)
2002 – US Army MP Officer Basic Course (Ft. Leonardwood)
2004 – US Army MP Officer Advance Course (Ft. Leonardwood)
2005 – USPS Associate Supervisor Program
2007 – US Army Defense Movement Coordinator Course
2007 – USPS Advanced Leadership Development Course (USPS – Bolger Training Facility, MD)
2008 – US Army Combined Arms Course (CAC)
2012 – Bachelor’s degree – Military Science (Command and General Staff College)
2013 – US Army CGCS, ILE – Intermediate Level Education Course
2015 – US Army CGCS, ILE – Advanced Operations Course
2015 – US Army Inspector General School (Ft. Belvoir)
2016 – USPS Managerial Essentials for Field Leadership Course
2017 – USPS Lean Six Sigma-Green Belt Training
2018 – USPS Lean Six Sigma- Yellow Belt Instructor Training
2018 – 2024 (Army/USPS) Completed several FEMA and Homeland Security Related Certifications
2024 – Department of Transportation Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification
2024 – Department of Transportation Hazmat Air Shipper Certification

Awards and Decorations:
USPS – Southeast Michigan District Star Performer Award, USPS District Manager Award, USPS Special
Achievement Award (6), District Transformation Award, OPM CFC Innovator Award

ARMY – Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4th award), Army Achievement Medal (4th award), Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), ARCAM, NDSM (2), Humanitarian Service Medal, Louisiana Emergency Service Medal, AFRM (w M device), NCOPD Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Ribbon, Michigan Broadsword (4 stars), Parachutist Badge, Thai Airborne Wings, Army lapel button

Memberships/Affiliations:
Member of National Association of Postal Supervisors, Member of United Postmasters and Managers of
American, Lifetime Member of Disabled American Veterans, Member of Women in Federal Law Enforcement, Inc., Board Member of the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor, Member of Women Army Corps Veterans Association-Army Women United (Chapter 67)(Treasurer and Parliamentarian), Member of American Legion – Post 303, Lifetime Member of Michigan Girl Scouts of American, Member of American Institute of Parliamentarians, Mentor of Young Sistaz Elite Club, Inactive Member of Junior League of Detroit