Adebayo Temitope Adeleke | |
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| Birth name | Adebayo Temitope Adeleke |
| Born | September 22nd, 1980 September 22, 1980 Ile Ifẹ, Osun State, Nigeria |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1998-2018 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Commands | 1st Special Forces Group (United States) 10th Mountain Division Army Contracting Command |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal (2) Meritorious Service Medal (2) Commendation Medal (8) Achievement Medal (7) Good Conduct Medal (United States) (2) National Defense Service Medal (2) Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (3) Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (2) Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2) Army Service Ribbon (3) Overseas Service Ribbon (4) NATO Medal (4) Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Parachutist Badge (United States) Combat Action Badge |
| Spouse(s) |
Modupeore Adeleke (m. 2002) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | adebayoadeleke.com |
Adebayo Temitope Adeleke (born September 22, 1980 in Ilesa, Nigeria), is a retired US Army major [1] with over 20 years of military service and multiple combat tours. Adebayo is a Leadership and Supply Chain Management thought leader whose work revolve around the impact of leadership, risk management and security as well as diversity and geopolitics in areas of supply chain management. He is a social and serial entrepreneur, founding consulting firms and non-profit foundations.
Early life and education
editAdebayo who spent his childhood years in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, was born into a family of six, 3 girls and 3 boys. He attended Seventh Day Adventist Nursery and Primary School, Ile-Ife for his elementary education and Seventh Day Adventist Grammar School Ile-Ife and School of Science Ile-Ife for his secondary and high school education. Upon completion of his high school education, Adebayo went to Adventist Seminary of West Africa (ASWA), Ilisan-Remo, Nigeria which later became Babcock University. Adebayo left ASWA in 1998 and migrated to the US to join the US Army.
Adebayo, a graduate of Command and General Staff College, completed his Bachelor’s degree while on active duty through the University of Maryland, University College Asia in 2003/2004 when he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan [2]. He also completed Master’s degrees from Webster University, St Louis, Missouri where he had Masters in Procurement and Acquisition Management. He also completed Master’s degree in University of San Diego, San Diego, California where he obtained Master’s in Supply Chain Management. He also completed Master’s in Public Administration with emphasis from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan[2].
Military Career (1998- 2018)
editOverview
editAdebayo Adeleke was enlisted into the US Army on July 16, 1998, at MEPS Station, New York. He went to Basic Training in Fort Jackson, South Carolina on 24th September 1998, where he was assigned to Charlie Company, 2-24 Infantry Regiment, 1st Training Brigade, (Black Lions) Fort Jackson, SC (September 1998–December 1998).
Upon completion of basic training, Adebayo went to Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at, Fort Lee, Virginia where he was trained as an Automated Logistical Specialist. In January 1999, he was assigned to Golf Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade, Fort Lee, VA and was there till April 1999.
After graduating from AIT, Adebayo went to Fort Benning, Georgia to be trained as a Paratrooper. He was then assigned to Delta CO 1-507 Parachute Infantry Regiment (Airborne), Fort Benning, GA and was there from May 1999-June 1999.
His graduation from Airborne school led him to his next assignment - Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Prescribed Load List Clerk, at Bravo Company, 51st Signal Battalion (Airborne), 35th Signal Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC from July 1999- September 2001. In September 2001, Adebayo was assigned as the Battalion Automated Logistical Sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 51st Signal Battalion (Airborne), 35th Signal Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC; he served here till October 2002.
Adebayo was offered provisional admission to the University of North Carolina to study Medicine but choose to stay in the Army. He reenlisted to travel the world and after his reenlistment, he was assigned to the island of Okinawa, Japan.
In October 2002, Adebayo proceeded to Okinawa, Japan where he worked as a Property Book Officer Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge and Property Book Office Warehouse Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge, 1st Battalion, 1st Special Force Group, (Airborne) Okinawa, Japan and was there till May 2005.
When he successfully completed his assignment in Okinawa Japan, Adebayo relocated back to the US in May 2005, to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Benning, Georgia. He attended Officer Candidate School, Bravo company 11th Infantry Regiment, Fort Benning, GA, Class #08-05 (June 2005- September 2005).
Upon completion from OCS, Adebayo went on to follow-on training school for Ordnance, Armament and Maintenance Training at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland from October 2005 to March 2006.
He immediately reported to 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina where he was assigned as Maintenance Platoon Leader and Maintenance Control Officer, Group Service Support Company, Group Support Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, (Airborne) Fort Bragg, NC from March 2006 to November 2007.
Adebayo went on several deployments and multiple missions’ trips when stationed with 3rd Forces Group (Airborne) to Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan and held several positions during this time. Some of them were:
- Service Detachment Executive Officer, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, (Airborne) Fort Bragg, North Carolina and Forward Logistical Element Commander (FLE), Special Operation Task Force-32 Kandahar Airfield, Kandahar, Afghanistan (November 2007- Present) (November 2007 – May 2008)
- Additional Duty: Special Operation Task Force -32 Support Center (SUPCEN) Operations, Officer
In June 2008, Adebayo was promoted to the rank of Captain and moved jobs as well - to the Battalion S4, Group Support Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (A) and was there from June 2008 to September 2009.
- Additional Duty: Foreign Logistics Officer in Charge of Procurement and Acquisition for Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Nigeria from (March 2009-May 2009)
Role as a Commander
editIn 2009, Adebayo received orders to proceed to Captain Career Course. He studied the Combined Logistics Captain Career Course, at Army Logistics University, Fort Lee, Virginia from September 2009 to March 2010. Upon completion of the course, Adebayo was posted to the 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Polk, Louisiana.
This gave him the privilege of commanding Golf, Forward Support Company, 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Polk, LA from April 2010 to May 2012. Adebayo trained, and deployed this company to Afghanistan and then redeployed them back to the US in 2012
Role as a Trainer and Contractor
editAfter his command time, Adebayo had a rare opportunity of sharing the lessons he learned in combat to the US Army Reserve Force. He was later stationed in Grand Prairie, Armed Forces Reserve Center as a Senior Observer Trainer as well as Operations Officer for 3/381st Battalion where he was tasked with planning and executing training for the reserve battalion.
Upon completion of his tour of duty, Adebayo moved to the Army Contracting Command. He left Grand Prairie for the Acquisition course in 2015, and upon completion of the course, he was stationed at Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort Riley, Kansas. He became the team leader of a contingency contracting team upon his arrival and deployed his team to the Kingdom of Jordan in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
He later became the Chief of Contracting for Regional Contracting Office, Jordan where he oversaw US Army contracting activities in Jordan, Syria and also helped in planning contracting operations in Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon and all other countries in the Levant. Adebayo was also the lead contracting planner for Operation Eagle-Lion which was a yearly multinational military exercise of over 40 countries in the country of Jordan.
Once he was redeployed in 2016, Adebayo was immediately stationed in Fort Texas where he was later assigned to Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Hood, Texas as the Battalion Operations Officer as well as the Deputy Chief, Business Operations at Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Hood until he retired[3].
- 10 Duty Stations
- 6 deployments (Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Jordan, and others)
- 17 Countries
Decorations and badges
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Bronze Star Medal with two Oak leaf clusters |
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Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak leaf clusters |
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Army Commendation Medal with eight Oak leaf clusters |
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Army Achievement Medal with seven Oak leaf clusters |
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Good Conduct Medal (United States) |
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National Defense Service Medal with two service stars |
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Afghanistan Campaign Medal |
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Army Service Ribbon |
 
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Army Overseas Service Ribbon |
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NATO Medal |
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Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal |
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Combat Action Badge |
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Basic Parachutist Badge |
Post Military Career
editAfter his retirement from the US Army following his retirement celebration on 6th October 2018, Adebayo still continues in the line of service in humanitarian services and supply chain industries, as a lecturer, speaker and philanthropist, lending a voice to world issues as it concerns Africa and immigrants[4][5][6][7][8]. Adebayo focuses on geopolitics, regional security, supply chain security [9] and leadership, joining Sam Houston State University, TX in 2018 as a Lecturer in Supply Chain Management[10]. Anchor of a perspective-driven podcast called Unfettered Podcast [11], Adebayo is a member of the bipartisan New American Economy, a coalition of business leaders and Mayors launched by Michael Bloomberg and Rupert Murdoch to influence policymakers and public opinion towards comprehensive immigration reforms. Founder of Adebayo Adeleke LLC in Dallas, TX, and Rising Leadership Foundation - a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation poised to transform governance and leadership using technology and mentoring in the inner cities of Texas, African immigrant communities and the content of Africa[12].
Recipient of Immigrant Journey Awards Immigrant Professional Excellence Award [13], Adebayo through his brands; Adebayo Adeleke LLC, Pantote Solutions Limited and Rising Leadership Foundation (coalition of Texas Compact Organization and New America Economy [14]) advocates for better economy and immigration policy.
Professional Licensure
edit- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) 2013 License # 6603
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) (Supply Chain Management certification in Canada) License # 8000324
- Certified Supply Chain Professional Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (FCIPS) License 05522368
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) License # 709042
- Certified Instructor for Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II Contracting
- Defense Acquisition University
Affiliations
edit- Fellow, Royal Society of Arts
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
- Member, New American Economy
- Managing Partner, Pantote Solutions LLC, Dallas, Texas
- Principal Partner, Epot Consulting Limited
Articles
editThe Dallas Morning News Mar 19, 2019 ("Many of the soldiers securing our borders are immigrants...") [15]
Personal life
editAdebayo married Modupeore in 2002, they have a set of twins Folahanmi and Folabomi Adeleke and another girl, Chloe Adeleke.
References
edit- ^ United States of America Congressional Record, Proceedings and Debates of the 113th Congress Second Session Volume 160 - Part 5. Government Printing Office.
- ^ a b "Faculty < Sam Houston State University". catalog.shsu.edu. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ United States of America Congressional Record, Proceedings and Debates of the 113th Congress Second Session Volume 160 - Part 5. Government Printing Office.
- ^ "Adebayo Adeleke set to launch Unfettered podcast as a tool to drive global change". PRUnderground. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
- ^ "Adebayo Adeleke FCIPS,CPSM,SCMP,CFCM is a member of Procurious, the online business network for a new generation of procurement professionals". www.procurious.com. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
- ^ "Rtd Major Adebayo Adeleke discusses pipeline and vandalism theft in Nigeria". TVC News Nigeria. 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
- ^ "Nigeria cannot achieve SDGs with foreign aids, says Adeleke". Businessday NG. 2019-11-17. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ editor (2019-11-01). "Adeleke: Nigeria Cannot Achieve SDGs with Foreign Aid". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "69. Dynamic leadership in the supply chain by Bicara Supply Chain • A podcast on Anchor". Anchor. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ University, Sam Houston State. "Faculty and Staff Directory - Department of Management and Marketing - Sam Houston State University". SHSU Online. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ www.prunderground.com https://www.prunderground.com/adebayo-adeleke-set-to-launch-unfettered-podcast-as-a-tool-to-drive-global-change/00173566/. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "We are helping to change the negative narrative of Africans in the Diaspora - Adeleke". Businessday NG. 2020-01-21. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ "2018 Immigrant Journey Award Winners Announced at Gala in Celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month – Immigrant Journey Awards". Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ "Texans for Economic Growth | Coalition". Texas Compact. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ "Many of the soldiers securing our borders are immigrants who are proud to defend the U.S." Dallas News. 2019-03-19. Retrieved 2020-07-24.