Seth Whitfield

Seth Whitfield has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Seth started their career as an Airborne Ranger Team Leader in the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, where they completed multiple combat tours and led special operations missions. Following their military service, Seth worked as a Senior Trainer for Military Professional Resources Inc., developing and instructing peace support operations classes throughout Africa.

Seth then served as a Consultant for the Center for Complex Operations at the National Defense University, where they analyzed stabilization operations in Afghanistan and Iraq to identify best practices. Seth also created a security situation report for government officials deploying to Afghanistan.

In 2011, Seth joined PAE as a Program Support Manager, providing logistics, planning, procurement, and administration assistance for the African Contingency Operation Training and Assistance (ACOTA) Program and Africa Peacekeeping Program (AFRICAP). Seth later served as the ACOTA Operations Manager and GPOI/ACOTA Deputy Program Manager, overseeing contractual matters and directing task order services.

In 2019, Seth joined Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) as a Senior Program Manager, responsible for profit and loss for nine government programs valued at $17.4 million annually. Seth managed a worldwide team across three continents.

From 2020 to 2021, Seth served as the Chief Executive Officer of Stone Hawk, a company providing clients with solutions in proposal management, procurement, logistics, contract management, and more.

Currently, Seth is the Director of Africa Operations at RELYANT Global, LLC. In this role, they oversee multiple task orders, including maritime security, counter-IED, EOD, maintenance, medical, and counter-terrorism initiatives. Seth also manages construction task orders for projects in austere locations across Africa, totaling $30 million.

Overall, Seth Whitfield has a strong background in program management, operations, training, and leadership in both military and civilian settings.

Seth Whitfield's education history begins in 2004 when they attended the University of Montana. Seth pursued a Bachelor of Arts with High Honors in Criminology and also studied Middle Eastern Studies, graduating in 2008. In 2007, they attended the Alexandria Language Institute in Egypt, where they obtained a certificate in Arabic Language and Literature.

After completing their undergraduate studies, Seth pursued further education at Georgetown University from 2010 to 2012. During this time, they obtained a Master of Science in Foreign Service.

In addition to their formal education, Seth has also acquired several certifications. In 2014, they obtained a Secret Security Clearance from the U.S. Department of State. In 2021, they obtained a Master Project Manager (MPM) certification from the American Academy of Project Management (AAPM). Seth has also completed the CPR/AED/First Aid training from Aerie Backcountry Medicine and holds a Human Rights and Peacekeeping Certificate of Training from the Peace Operations Training Institute. Seth has also completed the PAE Leadership Development Program, but specific details regarding the institution or date of completion are unavailable.