DLA Energy welcomed 

new Commander CAPT 

Brian Anderson during a 

joint military change of 

command June 29. 

DLA Director VADM 

Michelle Skubic officiated 

the time-honored 

ceremony thanking Brig 

Gen Canlas and the DLA 

Energy team for being “at 

full sprint” through a dynamic past three years.

“Across the board, DLA Energy consistently provides ‘Ph.D.-level’ energy 

solutions globally in every area of responsibility,” Skubic said. “The credibility 

of this team has been so important to ensuring that we’re not only invited to 

the table when there are issues to solve, but we’re empowered to help build 

and drive solutions.”

In his remarks, Brig Gen Canlas told the audience he has been in awe 

watching the workforce execute the DLA Energy mission. 

“This team is world class, and no one does it better,” Canlas said. “Thank you, 

DLA Energy, for the great memories and your unwavering support. This was 

absolutely the best way to wrap up a 30-year career.”

Welcoming Anderson to the team, Skubic noted his vast experience with the 

Navy, joint forces and even DLA. From 2009 to 2012, Anderson was assigned 

to DLA where he worked on a variety of high-visibility issues including 

the Base Realignment and Closure process, deploying to support the U.S. 

Embassy in Pakistan, serving as current operations chief in the Joint Logistics 

Operations Center, and ultimately as the military aide to the then-DLA 

Director Navy Vice Adm. Harnitchek.

Anderson said he is honored to take 

command of DLA Energy. 

“The simple truth is that we stand at 

a pivotal point in the Department of 

Defense’s and nation’s readiness,” Anderson 

said. “A large portion of DOD’s ability 

to prevent, or if necessary, engage an 

adversary at any place – be it under or 

on the sea, on the ground, in the air or in 

space – will undoubtedly be accomplished 

via the products, services and expertise of 

the women and men of DLA Energy.”

Read the full story in the DLA newsroom. 

View the ceremonial program (PDF) or 

a video of the full ceremony on Defense Visual Information Distribution 

Service (DVIDS).

DLA Energy Change of Command

ENERGY CONNECTION

Hello, Energy Team! 

 Thank you for the warm and friendly 

welcome these past weeks. I can’t say it 

enough how much your outgoing support 

has meant to me. The perfect change of 

command ceremony and all your hard 

work making Brig Gen Canlas’ retirement 

ceremony so special really shows your 

dedication and attention to detail. These 

first impressions have set me on a confident 

course as we begin this journey together! 

 Last week, I jumped right in with a visit to 

Hawaii and Red Hill. It was great to meet the 

team leading this important initiative and 

see first-hand the task force’s operations and 

battle rhythm. Over the coming months, 

I look forward to meeting many of you 

in person and learn more about the DLA 

Energy missions worldwide. 

 This Thursday, July 20, I’m holding 

a Commander’s Call at 1pm ET in the 

McNamara Auditorium. This informal event 

is my chance to introduce myself and talk to 

you a bit about my command philosophy. I 

hope you can join me in person or virtually. 

Check your email for more details. 

 Finally, I’d be remiss if I didn’t remind 

you that we are in the midst of tropical 

storm season. As disturbances develop, 

their systems can quickly impact large 

geographic coastal and inland areas. Plan 

ahead; know your evacuation zone(s); 

review insurance policies and personal 

documents; declutter yards, drains and 

gutters; keep phone and technology battery 

power packs fully charged; and stock 

essential supplies. Remember, www.ready.

gov is a great resource when preparing for a 

variety of disasters or emergencies.

 Please, continue to take care of yourself so 

you can be the best for the Warfighters. 

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE COMMANDER

CAPT 

Brian Anderson

Core Values: Leadership, Professionalism & Technical Knowledge through Dedication to Duty, Integrity, Ethics, Honor, Courage & Loyalty

Volume 3, Issue 13 July 17, 2023
CONGRATULATIONS! 

DLA Energy Europe & Africa 

“Energizer of the Month”

Julie Tellez 

As the Command’s Management 

Analyst, Ms. Tellez managed an 

office relocation project finding 

innovative ways to repurpose 

office furniture, working with 

the local contractor, ensuring 

safety standards were met, and 

maintaining constant and timely 

communication with the teams involved in the move. 

Her efforts resulted in a savings of over $9,000. Ms. Tellez 

did this while delivering quality administrative products 

and support to the entire command. Specifically, her 

technical DTS expertise ensured employee travel was 

accomplished and travel vouchers reconciled. 

JOB WELL DONE!

Army recognizes 

DLA Energy utilities 

privatization work

DLA Energy Utility 

Services employees 

earned Army Civilian 

Service Achievement 

Medals for their work on 

Fort Campbell in 2022. 

Americas East changes 

command

LTC Thaddeus Douthitt (left) 

assumed command from LTC 

Chris Masson (right) June 26. 

Americas North welcomes 

new commander

Lt Col Bart Land changed 

command with Maj Daniel 

Moritz (pictured) during a 

ceremony July 10.

DLA Energy celebrates career of former commander

Brig Gen Jimmy Canlas celebrated his 30-year military 

career during a retirement ceremony June 30.

Mr. Kless presented DLA Energy 

Chief Counsel Scott Romans a 

Distinguished Career Service 

Award July 10 in part for his 

outstanding work in complying 

with the Sec Def’s order to 

close the Red Hill fuel facility.

Sarah Catlin received a 

Meritorious Civilian Service 

Award May 9 for her volunteer 

service as Deputy of the 

Commander’s Action Group 

from April 2022 to May 2023.

Col Eric Haler was recognized 

for his service as the Director 

of Customer Operation 

during a going away June 26. 

The new DCO is Col Michael 

Boswell.

During a Veteran Entrepreneur Training Symposium (VETS) 

in Orlando, Florida, May 22-25, DLA Energy Small Business 

Office’s Shepeta Allen (center) and other DLA Headquarters, 

Distribution, and Troop Support Small Business members 

hosted a booth in the exhibit hall to network with small 

business suppliers. 

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DLA Energy Senior Leadership

Commander

CAPT Brian Anderson, USN

Deputy Commander

David R. Kless

Chief of Staff

Col Keith Mecham, USAF

Customer 

Operations

Col Michael Boswell, USAF

Supplier 

Operations

Gabriella Earhardt

DLA Finance 

Energy

Richard Sninsky

DLA Counsel 

Energy

Scott Romans

Middle East

LTC Jamie Pittman

USA

Europe & Africa

LTC Leslie Shipp

USA

Americas

COL Josielyn Carrasquillo

USA

East Pacific

CDR Konrad Krupa

USN

Business Process

Support

Tom Turets

Procurement 

Process Support

Jake Moser

South-West Pacific

CDR Scott McCarthy 

USN

Korea

LTC Dennis Han

USA

Japan

Lt Col James Smith

USAF

Facility 

Sustainment 

CAPT Timothy Bellott, USN

Okinawa

Maj Kevin Knutson

USAF

Strategic Policy 

& Programs 

Bob Gagnon

Quality 

Technical

Patricia Wilkins

Commander’s Action 

Group

Rachel Dunlap

Americas North

Maj Daniel Moritz

USAF

Americas West

CDR Anas Maazouzi

USN

Americas East

LTC Thad Douthitt

USA

Source: DLA Energy Public Affairs (effective July 17, 2023)

Sexual Assault

Response Coordinator

Ella Warren

Equal Employment 

Opportunity

Dominica Gay 

Internal 

Review

Maria Spicer

Office of Small

Business Programs

Greg Thevenin

Indo-Pacific 

Director

Scott Thomas

Safety 

Manager

Andre Remy