Keith Prather
Mr. Prather is a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer Four, serving 41years in both the active Army and Army Reserve. His expertise is in the Administrative and Legal fields. During his distinguished career. His diverse assignments include Company Commander for the Provisional Holding Company at Fort Benning, GA; the Garrison Command Public Affairs Officer in Bagdad, Iraq; and the Deputy Command Chief Warrant Officer and Program Manager of the Sexual Assault Response and Prevention program for the USAR Legal Command. Additionally, he served as a Senior Legal Administrative Officer in various units in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, an Equal Opportunity Officer, and an Adjunct Faculty member at the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute at Patrick Air Force Base, FL.
His civilian career consists of service in various federal positions. He was the Homeless Veterans Outreach Coordinator, the Minority Veterans Outreach Coordinator, and as a Benefits Counselor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He oversaw the administration of disability, pension, education, and housing benefits for veterans throughout the state of Tennessee. During a brief period in his professional career, he served as a Bank Manager and financial representative for three of the largest national banks.
Mr. Prather has served as a volunteer consultant for Junior Achievement, Big Brothers program, and as a Habitat for Humanity Board Member. He is an active member in several veteran’s organizations; Veterans of Foreign Wars (Post 4575), Military Officers Association of America, U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association, Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, Disabled American Veterans, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Mr. Prather received a Master of Science in Human Services and Non-Profit Management from Murray State University and a Bachelor of Science in Public Management from Austin Peay State University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at Middle Tennessee State University.
Mr. Prather is a Certified Mediator and Conflict Resolution Facilitator.
