Brig. Gen. Christopher Piland is a native of Griffin, Georgia. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from Clayton State University in 1997, his Master of Arts degree in Public Administration from the University of Management and Technology in 1999, and his Master of Strategic Studies from the US Army War College in 2019.
Brig. Gen. Piland enlisted in the United States Army Reserve in May 1989 as a biomedical equipment technician. He served in the 3297th US Army Hospital at Ft. McPherson, GA and in the 427th Medical Logistics Battalion at Ft. Gillem, GA. After ten years of enlisted service, he obtained the rank of Sergeant and in 1998 received his direct commission into the Medical Service Corp.
As a commissioned officer he has held the following positions: Personnel Officer, BN S1, 427th Med Log BN, Aide-de-Camp, 3d Medical Command, Security & Intel Officer, 3d Medical Command, HHC Commander, 3d Medical Command, Assistant Plans & Operations Officer, 75th Combat Support Hospital, Deputy Brigade Surgeon, 372nd Engineer Battalion, FOB Sharana, Afghanistan, Plans and Operations Officer, 3d Medical Deployment Support Command, Battalion Executive Officer, 429th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, Joint Medical Planner, Joint Enabling Capabilities Command, Chief of Training, 3d Medical Command (Deployment Support), Battalion Commander, 341st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, Seagoville, TX, Deputy Commander, 3d Medical Command Deployment Support Forward, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait; Commander, 330th Medical Brigade, Ft. Sheridan, IL; Strategic Initiatives Director, 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support), Salt Lake City, Utah, and Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, 3rd Medical Command (Deployment Support, Ft. Gillem, Georgia.
Brig. Gen. Piland’s awards and decorations include Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4), Army Commendation Medal (3), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2), Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (3), National Defense Service Medal with One Bronze Star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, NATO Afghanistan Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Silver Hour Glass & Silver M Device, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (3), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Superior Unit Award, Air Assault Badge. He is also the recipient of the Order of Military Medical Merit.
Brig. Gen. Piland is the graduate of Primary Leadership Development Course, Air Assault School, AMEDD Officer Basic Course, AMEDD Officer Advanced Course, Plans, Operations, Security and Training (70H) Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Theater Sustainment Course, Company Pre-Command Course, Reserve Component Theater Sustainment Course, Joint Medical Planners Course, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Course, Strategic Logistics Managers Course, NATO Movement & Logistics Course, Command and General Staff College, NATO Joint Medical Planners Course, Joint Humanitarian Operations Course, Command and General Staff College Advanced Operations Course, Battalion Pre-Command Course, US Army War College July 2020, Brigade Pre-Command Course, February 2020; Senior Officer Legal Orientation Course, June 2020; Joint Combined Warfighter School, November of 2020; Capstone Course for MHS Leaders, Defense Health Agency, June 2022 and Senior Managers Course in National Security, George Washington University, March 2023.
In his civilian capacity Brig. Gen. Piland is an entrepreneur serving as an Investment Advisor for Georgia Wealth Partners. He is married to Tami recently celebrated 34 years. Chris and Tami have three boys - Jordan, 31, married to Chloe, Brett 29, married to Hunter, and Chandler 25, married to Mary Francis. He is also a proud grandfather of five, Sadie Grace Piland, Emerson Michael Piland, and Finley Reese Piland, Murphie Lane Piland, and Carsyn Elizabeth Piland.