Erich Reimer

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About Erich Reimer

Reimer has long believed in the promise of technology. In the military he has served in roles advancing military research, in investigations, and in government contracting. Reimer left a policy and media career in Washington DC to become a decorated US Army officer, was injured and disabled in service of this country, and honorably discharged from active duty at the rank of Captain. As a media host he interviewed executives from some of the world's most prominent technology companies and promising disruptors. He was one of the first employees of a revolutionary data science startup turned public company and sector staple. As a government affairs strategist he has supported federal policy environments conducive to innovation. His commentaries on technology policy, international affairs, and national defense have been widely published. Reimer is a life member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the District of Columbia, and a recipient of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation's "Guardian of Freedom" award. Reimer earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he served on the Editorial Board of the Virginia Journal of Law and Technology, and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. His intellectual interests include classical antiquity and Enlightenment-era philosophy. He formerly enjoyed firearms and mixed martial arts training. He has also been an actor in movies and television and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild. Disclaimer: The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein.