Greg Kiser
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Executive Officer - Operations at Aerial Applications
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished operations and security professional with over thirty years of experience in military
service and federal law enforcement. Proven leader and team builder who has served with great
success in multiple leadership roles in the Marine Corps, Navy and FBI. Well recognized for skill
sets in liaison and collaboration work between government agencies and the private sector. Offers
an extensive network of domestic and international contacts within the government and private
sectors. Has a very successful history as the Liaison Agent responsible for the FBI Campus,
Airport and Rail Liaison programs within FBI Baltimore Division. Highly respected manager and
mentor able to ensure high standards among personnel through professional development and
collaboration. Experienced and skilled investigator demonstrated through years of sophisticated
and complex criminal and national security investigations. Excels in a team environment with
years of service leading multiple task forces with local, state and federal officers in addition to
military command assignments. Possesses exceptional leadership abilities, interpersonal skills,
sound judgment and strong oral and written communication skills. Accomplished instructor and
subject matter expert often called upon for public speaking events and briefings to Senior Executive
Management. Very successful track record in managing and leading security support and operational
planning for large special events. Often selected to lead complex events and exercises. Decorated
veteran of Operations DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM, forward deployed with U.S. Central
Command (1990-91). Multiple combat theater deployments with the FBI. Served directly with
Special Operations Forces (SOF) in theater.
CORE STRENGTHS
Emergency Management, Task Force Management, Interview & Interrogation, Physical Security,
Risk Assessment, Security Awareness, Budgeting/Forecasting, Cyber Security/Defense, Private
Investigation
Experience
Executive Officer - Operations at Aerial Applications
August 2018 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Aerial Applications unlocks the power of drone technology and data collection for business. Drones
are reshaping how infrastructure is managed. We provide drone data management software as
a service for drone-enabled businesses, as well as consultative services for companies looking to
adopt drone technology. Using our data platform, users can securely store their data in the cloud,
create annotations, render clear orthomosaics and 3D models, easily collaborate with their team,
and manage integrated 3rd party hardware and software. Give your company the technological
edge! AERIAL APPLICATIONS = Superior.Drone.Solutions
Following over 30 years combined military and law enforcement service, I have been identified as
someone who strives to excel in all aspects of what I do. I am experienced both in training and
leading diverse, high performance, and technically oriented teams to solve the nation’s toughest
problems in the most unforgivable situations and austere environments.
Independent Security Consultant at Independent Contractor
February 2018 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Professional security consultation including: physical security assessments, vulnerability/risk
assessments, risk mitigation, review/draft security policies and procedures, plan physical/electronic
security systems, develop security/security awareness training programs, executive/close
protection at office, home and abroad, active shooter preparedness and training.
Regional Director Of Operations at Metro One LPSG
May 2017 - February 2018 (10 months)
Metro One Loss Prevention Services Group, Security and Investigations, Maryland, DC and
Virginia.
Metro One provides a full range of protective services for corporate complexes and high risk
industrial sites and is also a recognized leader in providing protective and investigative services
throughout the retail industry.
Supervisory Special Agent - FBI Headquarters Cyber and Counterterrorism Divisions at Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
February 2012 - May 2017 (5 years 4 months)
FBI Headquarters Supervisory assignments.
Principal Relief Supervisor - FBI Special Agent (Criminal Squad) at U.S. Department of Justice
December 2009 - February 2012 (2 years 3 months)
Supervised FBI criminal squad working: Violent Crime, Gangs/Safe Streets Initiatives and public
corruption covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Served with the Violent Gang Safe Streets
Task Force/Cross Border Task Force. Extensive experience investigating kidnappings, bank
robberies, gang activity and organized crime.
Iraq deployment (February - June 2011) - Counterterrorism Investigator in the Iraq Theater of
Operations (ITO) operating primarily out of U.S. Embassy Baghdad. Provided counterintelligence
investigative support and conducted liaison and collaboration with intelligence community partners
and military special operations forces (SOF) engaged in combat operations. Provided real-time
actionable intelligence to the Warfighter and the intelligence community.
FBI Principal Relief Supervisor - Special Agent (Joint Terrorism Task Force) at DOJ/FBI Joint
Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)
April 2005 - December 2009 (4 years 9 months)
Supervised the Guardian Threat Response Squad and worked closely with the Maryland
Coordination and Analysis Center (MCAC). Also served as the FBI Baltimore Division Airport
Liaison Agent (BWI ALA), Rail Liaison Agent (RLA) and Campus Liaison Agent (CLA) for colleges
and universities within Maryland and Delaware.
Iraq deployment - (January - April 2008) - Interrogator in Iraq Theater of Operations (ITO) operating
directly with Special Operations Forces (SOF) units. Conducted over 250 interrogations of High
Value and suspected terrorism subjects gathering actionable intelligence provided in real time
to U.S. and allied Special Forces Units. Provided counterintelligence investigative support and
conducted liaison and collaboration with intelligence community partners.
Iraq deployment - (January - April 2006) - Logistics Agent in Iraq Theater of Operations (ITO)
responsible for support to 75 FBI personnel in theater, armory, cash budget, vehicle fleet and
security/maintenance of the Baghdad Operations Center (BOC). The BOC served as the FBI
Headquarters within Baghdad's "Green Zone".
Republic of Haiti deployment: (February - March 2009) - Criminal investigator assigned to Violent
Crime/Kidnapping Task Force. Primarily operated out of U.S. Embassy in Port Au Prince.
Investigative efforts led directly to the release and safety of several U.S. Citizens.
Lieutenant Commander (Retired) at US Navy Reserve
July 2000 - July 2009 (9 years 1 month)
Served with Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Maryland. Division Officer and
Project Manager assigned to the National Security Agency in support of national level intelligence
requirements. Cryptologic/Information Warfare Officer (USNR/1615)
Special Agent - National Security Investigations (FCI/CT, Middle East) at U.S. Department of Justice
April 2003 - April 2005 (2 years 1 month)
Foreign counter-intelligence and counterterrorism investigations.
Special Agent - Violent Crime Major Offenders (VCMO) Fugitive Task Force at Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI)
February 1999 - April 2003 (4 years 3 months)
Violent Crime, Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution (UFAP) fugitive investigations, Gangs/Safe
Streets Initiatives covering Prince George's and Montgomery County, Maryland. Highly skilled
investigator working kidnappings, bank robberies, gang investigations and organized crime.
Served with the Violent Crime/Gang Safe Streets Task Force/Cross Border Task Force and High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force (Washington, DC Metro area).
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy at US Navy
July 1994 - April 1998 (3 years 10 months)
Navy Operations Department, Direct Support Division - 90 Sailor division (direct reports)
Cryptologic Direct Support Element (CDSE) Division Officer (Surface and Sub-surface
deployments)
Joint Operations Watch Center, Section Commander/Operations Watch Officer - 250 person multi-
service watch section (direct reports), Misawa Cryptologic Operations Center (MCOC)
Cryptologic/Information Warfare Officer (USN/1610)
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps at United States Marine Corps
July 1986 - July 1994 (8 years 1 month)
Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Officer (MOS 2602).
2d Radio Battalion, Camp Lejeune, NC. Commanding Officer, Bravo Company, 120 Marines
Company A, Marine Support Battalion, Fort Meade, MD. Platoon Commander, 25 Marines
National Security Agency (NSA), Fort Meade, MD. Staff Cryptologic Officer and Program Manager.
Specialty training: Completed the Advanced Cryptologic Course (CY-500), Cryptologic Division
Officers Course (CDOC), Basic Communication Officers Course (BCOC), The Basic School (TBS),
Amphibious Warfare School (AWS) and U.S. Army Airborne School.
Job Description: Signals intelligence/ground electronic warfare (SIGINT/EW) officers supervise,
direct, and provide guidance and technical expertise on all aspects of the employment of SIGINT/
EW personnel, systems and facilities. These operations are in support of tactical, strategic, and
national level SIGINT/EW missions and include the management, collection, processing, analysis,
and reporting of SIGINT and Electronic Warfare Support (ES) derived intelligence and information;
directing and supervising Computer Network operations (CNO); serving as the Officer- in- Charge
(OIC) of the Tactical Electronic Reconnaissance, Processing, and Evaluation System (TERPES)
Section of the Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons (VMAQ); planning and directing
ground-based electronic attack (EA) and ES missions; and other tasks related to security and
dissemination of SIGINT/EW derived information.
Reconnaissance Marine at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC)
November 1982 - July 1986 (3 years 9 months)
Recon Marine (MOS 0321) assigned to 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company.
Infantry Marine at United States Marine Corps
July 1982 - November 1982 (5 months)
Basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC and Infantry Training School (ITS),
Camp Geiger/Camp Lejeune, NC. Obtained military occupational specialty (MOS 0311) Infantry
Rifleman.
Education
SANS Technology Institute
Security Leadership Essentials For Managers with Knowledge Compression, Specialized Knowledge
and Applications, Cyber Security, 2012 - 2012
Activities and Societies: SANS Management Course (MGT512)
John E. Reid & Associates
The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing & Advanced Interrogation Techniques, Interview &
Advanced Interrogation, 2001 - 2001
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science, 1985 - 1986
Pensacola State College
Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies, 1983 - 1984
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Training - Marine Combat Training
Military - Combat Arms - Intelligence, 1982
Activities and Societies: Infantry, Force Reconnaissance, Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare
DHS - Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Management Institute (FEMA/EMI)
National Incident Management System
Activities and Societies: Emergency Managers Global Forum; Maryland Emergency Management
Agency; Disaster Recovery Journal; National Fusion Center Association; Critical Infrastructure
Protection
Greg Kiser
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Executive Officer - Operations at Aerial Applications
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