Mr. Smales joined the WVARNG.

Graduated from OSUT (One Station Unit Training, 16 weeks) Ft. Knox, KY

[The One and Only School of Hard Knox]

C. Co. 1st/150th Armor Calvary Battalion (WVARNG)

Mr. Smales nominated as a Commissioner of the City of Beckley’s Human Rights Commission for two (2) consecutive terms.

Mr. Smales resigned from the City of Beckley’s Human Rights Commission.

Mr. Smales served as Board Member of the New River Habitat for Humanity

The Director of the Board and its members urged Mr. Smales to take a paid position for New River Habitat for Humanity.

Mr. Smales is hired as the Development Coordinator of the New River Habitat for Humanity.

VISTA stands for Volunteer In Service To America

AmeriCorp*VISTA is a leadership position above AmeriCorp members.

Mr. Smales is introduced to and treated to the underground of Atlanta, Georgia.

Trained by the United States to recruit volunteers, solicit donations, and operate not-for-profit organizations.

This is when Mr. Smales entertains the idea of one day starting a not-for-profit organization.

The Master of Science in Strategic Leadership is About The Psychological Aspects of Business Strategy & Planning

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership is about Organizational Leadership and Management Development

After three (3) enlistments in combat units, Mr. Smales takes an Honorable Discharge

Mr. Smales is given a fundraiser supervisor position with the VSO.

Mr. Smales organizes fundraisers and trains VSO volunteers to solicit donations.

Mr. Smales manages Home Fires Burning fundraising campaigns.