Dept of Veterans Affairs - VetResources Community Network Community of Practice Member – 2023 – Present
Moline Optimist Club, Patriotism, Respect for Law, and Youth, 2018-Present
City of Moline Economic Development Board Member for underprivileged communities, 2019-2022
HONORS
Recipient, Amentum Athlon “Act with Integrity” Award (2020)
Recipient, Audie Murphy Club Inductee for Leadership (2006-Present)
Recipient, Selected 2x as National Regional Director of the Year (2009 & 2010)
Recipient, Selected 2x as National District Manager of the Year (2005 & 2007)
Recipient, National Recruiter of the Year x2 (2003-2005)
Inductee, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
I joined the Army in May 1998 because my wife was pregnant with my oldest son, Brian David Heffernan Jr. I wanted to be stand up dad and role model he could emulate in the future. I had many accomplishments during my time such as Division Soldier of the Year x 2, Division NCO of the Year x 2, Distinguished Honor Graduate Basic Leader Course, Division Station Commander of the Year x 2, and Brigade First Sergeant of the Year x 2, and Audie Murphy Club inductee. Those accomplishments were shaped by a desire to be a good dad and care for my family. The best accomplishment was seeing my son serve the same Army and have that level of success. We both were able to receive our bachelor's degree, and I received my masters. He is currently taking classes to receive his in 2026, that is my greatest accomplishment!
Brian Heffernan is a Retired United States Army Command Sergeant Major with more than 27 years of experience within large, diverse organizations. He Served over 22 Years in the United States Army culminating as the Garrison Command Sergeant Major at Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois. Post retirement from the United States Army he was employed by Amentum as a Program Manager on the John Deere account, where he served for 3 years. Brian was promoted to his current role as Global Manager – Military Programs in June 2022. He leads the charge of shaping the environment for Amentum through partnerships with the military, community, private, and third-party organizations. Brian’s focus and dedication led to Amentum’s successful was instrumental in being recognized as #1 Military Friendly company in 2025. Dedicated to a people first mentality ensuring SkillBridge Opportunities, partnerships, military focused events, and assisting Veterans results in opportunities post transition.
