Chris Finerty

Major General (Ret.) Chris Finerty is a results-driven senior leader with over 30 years of experience in national security, legislative strategy, and organizational leadership. A former Director of Legislative Liaison for both the Department of the Air Force and the National Guard Bureau, he advised top military leaders and oversaw Congressional engagement on $200B+ defense budgets. With extensive experience across the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and global operations, he excels at building consensus and solving complex challenges. Chris holds a BS in Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy and an MBA from Regis University. He’s also a decorated command pilot with 3,300+ flight hours and over 40 lives saved in rescue missions.