George Close

George F. Close Jr. is a senior corporate and government executive known for his extensive experience in strategic planning and building customer-focused teams. He has a strong background in working within the U.S. Government interagency process and is skilled in organizing efforts that lead to high performance.

With a track record of leading and developing innovative organizations that are disciplined, customer-focused, profitable, and operate with great integrity, George F. Close Jr. has acquired valuable experience in both fast-paced dynamic entrepreneurial organizations in the U.S. and Middle East, as well as in major strategic military commands worldwide.

He excels at integrating cross-functional teams, establishing and nurturing relationships at all levels within an organization, and has garnered recognition for his exceptional leadership abilities.

George F. Close Jr. pursued his education in Military and Strategic Leadership at The National War College, Organizational Leadership at the Center for Creative Leadership, Military Security Policy, and Strategy at the United States Marine Command and Staff College and Johns Hopkins SAIS, and completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Pepperdine University.

Throughout his career, George F. Close Jr. has held various significant roles in different organizations. He served as President at The SPECTRUM Group, Chief Executive Officer at Olive Group North America, President at Hayat Logistics Services, President & CEO at International Development Solutions (IDS), Senior Vice President and General Manager at DynCorp International, Vice President of Operations- Afghanistan at DynCorp International, Vice President, Operations & Plans/Vice President, Human Resources at The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, Company Vice President at The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, Major General, J-7- Director of Operational Plans and Interoperability at Joint Staff, Brigadier General, J-3- Director of Operations/Director, Joint Interagency Task Force South, JIATF-S at U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), Brigadier General, Assistant Division Commander, 10th Mountain Division at The 10th Mountain Division, Brigadier General, Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Army at the Office of the Secretary of the Army, Colonel, Division Chief, J7 Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) at The Joint Staff, Colonel, Infantry (Airborne) Brigade Commander at 1st Brigade (ABN), 6th Infantry Division, Senior Aide-de-Camp to the Secretary of the Army at the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army, and Major/Lieutenant Colonel at 9th High Technology Light Division (HTLD) in the United States Army.

George F. Close Jr.'s diverse professional background, encompassing leadership roles in corporate and government sectors, coupled with his educational achievements, demonstrates his expertise in strategic leadership, organizational management, military security policy, and business management.