MG (Ret) Barbara Fast is the President/CEO of BGF Enterprises, LLC, a consulting services business for intelligence, cybersecurity, and operational activities. She serves on the boards of Beacon Roofing Supply (NASDAQ:BECN) and UltraViolet Cyber, as well as nonprofit organizations, to include Chair, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission; State of Alabama Trustee, Alabama Cyber Technology and Engineering Magnet School; the Intelligence and National Security Foundation Board; and the Open Source Intelligence Foundation Board. She serves on for-profit Strategic Advisory Boards for Sierra Nevada Corporation; HUVR, Inc; and Axellio, Inc.
She previously served as Senior Vice President (SVP), Strategic Engagements and, prior, SVP of Army Defense and Intelligence Programs, CGI Federal/CGI. She developed cyber strategies for government and commercial customers and led their Cyber, Army, and Intelligence Business. Prior, she was the VP, Cyber and Information Solutions, The Boeing Company, where she led Boeing’s Cyber, Unmanned Underwater Vehicle, Electronic Warfare, Fiberoptics, and NSA business.
She retired from the U.S. Army after over 32 years of service. Her final assignment was as Deputy Director, Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC), Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Prior key assignments included Commanding General, U.S. Army Intelligence Center, Fort Huachuca; Director of Intelligence (C2), Multinational Forces-Iraq/Combined Joint Task Force-7, Operation Iraqi Freedom; Director of Intelligence (J2), U.S. European Command; Director, S1, Signals Intelligence Directorate and Associate Deputy Director of Operations, Military Support/Deputy Director, Central Security Services, NSA; Brigade/Battalion/Company level command; and G2, 2nd Armored Division.
EDUCATION
American Military University, Ph.D. (Honorary), Public Service
Central Missouri State University, Ph.D. (Honorary), Laws
Boston University, M.S., Business Administration
University of Missouri, B.S., Education (German, Spanish)