George Hammar

George Hammar has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as a Senior Strategic Military Planner at LinQuest since April 2019. Prior to that, they worked as an Independent Consultant starting in September 2018. Their previous roles include being an Athlete for Team Zoot at Zoot Sports and a Brand Ambassador for Boco Gear, both from January 2018. In 2017, they were also an Athlete and Brand Ambassador for Nuun Hydration.

In addition to their athletic roles, George has a strong background in the military. George served as a Military Operations Analyst at PeopleTec from October 2018 to April 2019. Before that, they had a long career in the US Army, where they held various leadership positions. From 2016 to 2018, they were the Chief of Concept Development at Concepts Development Division, Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate. Prior to that, they held roles such as Senior Manager and Planner/Deputy Fire Support Coordinator, Commanding Officer/Senior Executive, Division Chief/Strategic Planning and Operations Executive, Executive Officer to the Strategic Two Star Deputy Commander, Brigade Deputy Commander/Senior Executive Leader, and Director of Operations and Planning/Operations Officer in different divisions and regiments.

George also pursued further education at The United States Army War College, where they completed the Strategic Studies Student program from July 2015 to June 2016. George also has experience as a Strategic Studies Student at The US Army War College.

Overall, George Hammar's career has been a combination of military service, athletic roles, and strategic planning and consulting positions.

George Hammar has a diverse education history. In 1985-1989, they attended Youngstown Chaney High School, but no degree or field of study is specified. From 1991-1995, Hammar earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Youngstown State University. Moving forward, they obtained a certificate in Germany's new role in Europe - political and economic challenges from Haus Rissen, International Institute for Politics and Economics in 2003. In the same year, they also received a certificate in Public Affairs and Community Relations from the Defense Information School. Continuing their education, Hammar completed a Master's degree with Honors in Military Studies, Land Warfare, and International Perspective from American Military University in 2005-2007. As part of their military training, they attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in 2006-2007 for Military Operations. Moreover, Hammar pursued a Master's degree in Strategic Studies at The United States Army War College in 2015-2016.

In addition to their formal education, Hammar has obtained various certifications, including Black Belt 2d DAN from the World Taekwondo Federation in April 2022. George also received certifications in Advanced Military Transition Team, Military Transition Team, Information Operations, The Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System Operator Course, Ammunition Supply Procedures Course, HM-126F Hazmat Awareness/Familiarization and Safety Training, Motor Pool Operations/Management Course, The Combat Lifesaver Course, and Technical Transportation of Hazardous Material Course, all from the US Army. The specific months and years of their completion for some certifications are not provided.