“COL Matt Templeman is in the top 1% of all joint 06s I have observed over a 31 year career. I hand-selected Matt to serve as my Chief of Strategy, Plans and Engagement based on his maturity, operational experience and his innate ability to both innovate and solve our most complex problems. Matt has absolutely delivered, and he easily operates at the level of a more senior officer. A key player for DIA with unlimited potential.” 

– Scott C.,
DIA SES

“Matt’s exceptional collaboration and teamwork, combined with outstanding professional competency and a unique perspective make him a rare commodity in the IC. Matt continued his reputation as an aggressive and innovative officer who was willing to accept the most challenging problems and his performance was simply exceptional.”

– COL Eddie O.,
SDO/DATT

“Matt’s ability to lead a team and collaborate with experts to implement my strategic vision in a strategy for the organization demonstrates his unlimited potential to deliver results at the strategic and operational level. His leadership and operational experience continue to bring immense value to the DIA.”

– Jackie M.,
DIA SES

“Matt is a bold, innovative, strategic thinker who questions paradigms and critically evaluates the status quo in order to develop alternative methods to improve processes.  [He] is meticulous in detail and a master of his craft [and] rapidly and significantly improved the synergy within the [Defense Attache Office].”

– CAPT Ron T.,
SDO/DATT

“Mr. Templeman welcomes and incorporates guidance, demonstrates the highest degree of honesty and integrity, and serves as a role model for other junior officers … He was always willing to volunteer his time to assist colleagues with any operational or administrative challenge.  Mr. Templeman continued to demonstrate not only professional competency and a positive attitude but continued to serve as a quintessential team player within the Embassy. Mr. Templeman selflessly set-up his teammates for success, both operationally and administratively, and provided sound guidance to his fellow embassy officers.”

– Alexander C.,
State Department FSO

“Matt understands and has consistently achieved valuable and timely results in diplomatic environments where a firm understanding of nuances and shades of gray is absolutely paramount for mission success, and is a vital part of the U.S. Defense Attache Office and the Embassy Country Team.  Matt is an innovative thinker and resourceful officer whose efforts demonstrated his ability to recognize opportunities and engage in difficult tasks to support enduring requirements.”

– David L.
DIA SES

Matt’s understanding of key geopolitical trends and knowledge of ongoing topics in Latin America is unparalleled. His cogent insight’s ensured that US Army South flawlessly conducted Army to Army Staff Talks with four key partner countries in the region. I fully trust him to complete all missions to the highest standard. Most potential of any MAJ I have ever served with.

– COL James R.,
Army South Division Chief

“Speaking from 30 years [of government service] and extensive experience working with and training DIA and other officers, I wholeheartedly recommend LTC Matthew Templeman for a leadership position in the Army. I have been impressed with Matt’s leadership qualities. LTC Templeman maintained a furious operational pace on priority issues.  He consistently demonstrated not only professional competency and a positive attitude, but served as a role model for junior officers, especially with his drive for success and zest as an officer. Most notably, Matt genuinely desires to enhance the office environment and contributes in every way toward making it collegial, comfortable, and enjoyable.

– Stanley B.,
State Department FSO