Renée Stroud

Ms. Stroud's career encompasses service in the military, Federal government and private industry, specializing in journalism, marketing, communications, legislative and public affairs.
A former U.S.
Army photojournalist, she rose through the Federal government ranks to become an award-winning editor, Congressional Liaison and ultimately, a deputy director to the Supreme Allied Commander of Europe and the Deputy Commander of the U.S.
European Command at the Pentagon.
While serving in the government in Frankfurt, Germany, she deployed to Northern Iraq to support Operation Provide Comfort, a Kurdish Humanitarian relief effort.
In industry, Ms. Stroud managed the executive communications for the Chairman and President of then-Hughes Aircraft Company, a $19 billion company.
After the merger with Raytheon Company, she managed the communications processes for the new business development section.
Before joining Athlone Global Security Corporation in November 2007, Ms. Stroud ran her own company, Sterling Enterprises LLC in Florida.
She is proud to be an honorary Colonel in the Alabama State Militia appointed by the Governor.