George Raihala

George Raihala has a diverse work experience in the defense and security industry. George currently works as a Weapons and Acquisition Strategist at Cameron Global Strategies since 2023. Prior to this, they were a Senior Acquisition Program Manager at Whitney, Bradley & Brown (WBB) starting from 2019. George also has experience as a Defense and Security Programs Director at Eccrine Systems, Inc. from 2016 to 2019, where they managed defense contracts and provided project management support. In addition, they worked as a Program Manager at Wright State Research Institute from 2013 to 2016 and as a Program Manager at Whitney, Bradley & Brown (WBB) from 2011 to 2013, where they contributed to the Saudi F-15SA foreign military sales program for electronic warfare and weapons. Prior to their career in the private sector, George served in the USAF as a Lt Col and USAF Officer from 1987 to 2007. George has a strong background in program management, strategic planning, and weapons acquisition.

George Raihala earned their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill between the years 1984 and 1987. Following this, they pursued a Master's of Science degree in International Relations at Troy University from 1996 to 1998.