Gerd J. Ballner

Gerd J. Ballner, Jr. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, and federal law enforcement. Currently serving as the Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Program Manager at QTS Data Centers since September 2021, Gerd Ballner leads the development of critical business process plans and conducts comprehensive risk assessments. Prior to this role, Gerd Ballner retired from the FBI after over 22 years of service, where responsibilities included recruiting Special Agent applicants and managing security operations for high-profile events such as the 2020 Republican National Convention. Gerd Ballner's earlier career featured roles in the pharmaceutical industry, achieving recognition as a successful sales representative and trainer at Merck and Abbott. Gerd Ballner holds an MBA from Clemson University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from James Madison University.