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# Leadership Reflection: Joe Downey

DLA Disposition Services Ft. Campbell Area Manager

**Leadership Spotlight: Joe Downey                            Get to know Joe Downy, the area manager of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: DLA Disposition ServicesVIRIN: 220517-D-D0441-201Can you tell us about yourself?**

I’ve been married for 39 1⁄2 years, and I like to travel.

**Describe your job in a sentence or two.**

I manage and advise five personnel on all aspects of property receipt. I work with customers on RIP, MOU’s, scrap and environmental issues. I also track administrative actions for two sites.

**What is your area of responsibility? **

Tennessee, Kentucky, and part of West Virginia

**How long have you worked for the federal government including military service?**

35 years

**How long have you worked for DLA Disposition Services?**

I’ve worked for DLA Disposition Services for 15 years.

**What is your favorite thing about your line of work? **

Assisting the warfighter.

**What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?**

Treat others as you want to be treated.

**What is your favorite memory with DLA Disposition Services?**

The views of Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan as I was flying away.

**What is one characteristic that you believe every leader should possess?**

Adaptability

**What is your leadership philosophy and how does that tie into your line of work?**

My leadership philosophy is strategic – taking care of customers and employee needs so they succeed in their mission.

**How would you describe your leadership style and why has it worked so well for you?** Democratic/Participative – my team has a wealth of knowledge and years, and they know it is valued. 

**Tell us how you approach change.**

Open-mindedness – change happens every day and we must be flexible.

**What keeps you motivated? **

Knowing we can make a difference when assisting others.

**What do you look for when evaluating top talent?**

Passion for knowledge and your job as well as doing the right thing.

**What are your best practices for achieving goals or accomplishing tasks?**

Set phase markings and track your progress.

**What do you see as your biggest challenge right now?**

Keeping the team focused on task while not knowing the future of our site.

**Why is networking to build professional relationships so important in achieving success?**

By networking you know who can assist with issues or questions you need advice with.

**What mistakes have you seen individuals make that prevent them from being successful?**

Not applying themselves.

**Name your favorite/recent book(s) you have read?**

The Bible

**Tell us something that most people might not know about you or your directorate?**

I had a farmer’s license when I was 11 years old.

**What was your first job?**

Farming

**What is your best memory of working here?  **

Listening to the radio while working in the fields. A radio was a big plus back then.

**What did you want to be when you grew up?**

A Soldier

**What are your hobbies?**

Travel with my wife and golfing along with some woodworking.

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