Jack Reed: “I rise to commend J.B. Hudson, who is retiring after 42 outstanding years of Federal service to the United States Army.…”

“I rise to commend J.B. Hudson, who is retiring after 42 outstanding years of Federal service to the United States Army. In 1962, Mr. Hudson began his Government career at Fort Eustis, VA, as a management analyst with the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, Comptroller. While pursuing his civilian career, Mr. Hudson also served as an Army reservist, 1963-1969, and continued his post graduate education earning a masters of personnel administration from George Washington University, 1969. In 1966, he accepted a position at Fort Monroe, VA, where he served as a management analyst with the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Comptroller; and later, as chief, Management Improvement Branch, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Resource Management from 1973-1975. Since 1975, Mr. Hudson has been with the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army serving in a number of senior leadership positions, including deputy director and director, studies and analyses staff, 1975-1977; director, plans and projects, 1977-1979, director, policy and plans/safety, security and support services-- Washington, 1979-1995, and deputy administrative assistant, 1995-1996. In over 42 years of Government service, Mr. Hudson has received numerous honors and awards, including the Meritorious Civilian Service Award and the Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service. Mr. Hudson is an extraordinary leader who recognizes that people are his most important resource.”