Sector Chief Program
Coordinator
R. George ReySr., COTS Technology
rgeorey@me.com
The InfraGard Sector Chief Program was developed to aid in the protection of the nation’s critical infrastructure by establishing a network of members with sector-specific expertise to facilitate timely information sharing between the FBI and the private sector.
This exchange of information enhances the ability of the FBI and partnering federal agencies to address threats to the sixteen recognized DHS sectors of our nation’s critical infrastructure.
The Ideal InfraGard Louisiana Sector Chief Candidate will be a True “Force Multiplier” and “Go To” person for sector specific subject matter expertise. Please see below for some desired qualities required of our InfraGard Louisiana Sector Chiefs:
InfraGard Louisiana Sector Chief Qualifications and Responsibilities
- Motivated Leader within the InfraGard Louisiana (ILMA) Membership Community.
- Must have a strong public presence.
- Member of a professional association within their sector, preferably a Workgroup Chair.
- Primary Point of contact for collecting and disseminating information, in order to assist the FBI, LA-SAFE, along with all other local, state, and federal Law Enforcement and Emergency Management Agencies.
- Provides subject matter expertise to the FBI New Orleans, LA-SAFE, along with other Law Enforcement Agencies on an as need basis.
- Coordinates sector specific training, exercises, and meetings.
- Assist with sector specific member recruitment.
- Facilitates cross sector information sharing and collaboration.
- Develops effective relationships within their sectors, along with partnering local, state, and federal stakeholders.
Lieutenant Commander Rey retired from the U.S. Navy after completing 33 years of active duty in the United States Navy’s Submarine Service. During that period he served on 5 submarines, 3 major staffs, and two tours in the Pentagon. He started COTS Technology, a consulting company, supporting industry, academic, and government entities in operational and research endeavors with a focus on Robotic systems. Commander Rey was a key member that development and implemented Tulane University’s Long-term Estuary Assessment Group (LEAG) developing biosensors for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles.
Commander Rey’s most recent activities he established the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program at Nicholls State University’s Geomatics’ program. This program was the first in Louisiana to receive an FAA approved Certificate Of waiver Authorization (COA) to fly in the National Air Space (NAS) in 2005.
Commander Rey established the Louisiana Pelican Chapter of the Association of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and leads this statewide organization as the founding president. Commander Rey Continues to work with companies to develop their UAS programs that meet the FAA’s Part 107 requirements. He is The Vice Chair of Louisiana’s Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). He established a UAS SIG (Special Interest Group), aviation Sector Chief, and Serves as the Sector Chief Program Coordinator for InfraGard Louisiana Member’s Alliance.
All Persons interested in serving as an InfraGard Louisiana Sector Chief should contact R. George Rey Sr., InfraGard Louisiana Sector Chief Coordinator @ rgeorey@me.com