Experience In Managing and Leading Science and Technology, as well as Strategic Planning, Make Solhan a Welcome Addition to Institute

Mr. George Solhan manages and leads Science and Technology programs, and he is a private consultant specializing in Science & Technology, Innovation, and Application; Operational Modernization needs, opportunities and imperatives; Special Operations Force/General Purpose Force Integration; and doing business with the Federal Government.

“George Solhan has insight and experience in so many areas that Potomac Institute explores and studies, we knew he was exactly the type of Senior Fellow we want on our team,” said Potomac Institute Chairman and CEO Mike Swetnam.  “I respect his knowledge and skills in complex areas of technology and research, and we welcome his talent.”

Solhan recently retired from the Senior Executive Service, after a Federal Civil Service career of 23 years. For the last 9 years at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), he was the Deputy Chief of Naval Research for Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare and Combating Terrorism; the Department Head, ONR 30; and the Director of Marine Corps Science and Technology.  He planned, managed, and led an extensive Science and Technology program, which consists of basic research, applied research and advanced technology development in a wide range of technical disciplines and warfare areas. He formed and led teams to conduct strategic planning, obtain investment resources, build coalitions, and successfully develop and deliver technology breakthroughs in a number of areas, including C4, ISR, Firepower, Maneuver/Mobility/Counter-Mobility, Logistics, Force Protection/Survivability, Human Performance, Training and Education, Human Socio-Cultural/Behavioral Science, and Non-Lethal Weapons. 

Solhan is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Officer with combat experience in the Republic of Vietnam and Infantry and Special Operations experience through the Regimental level.  His military decorations include the Purple Heart Medal, and the Legion of Merit.  Solhan received the 2008 Presidential Rank Award and the DoN Distinguished Civilian Service Award.