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Robert Sholtis
Chief Information Officer and Deputy A/CS G39 and G6
U.S. Marine Forces Pacific


Robert D. Sholtis is assigned as the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, G39 and G6 for MARFORPAC. Prior to his arrival, he served with the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy where as a Country Director, China he led portfolios for Artificial Intelligence, Legislative Affairs, China Trade and Economic deterrence for OSD, and focused on providing global policy and guidance for innovation, economic, and technology competition. He also served 10 years leading the Marine Corps’ ground forces C2 and S&T Section where he led USMC ground integration of cyber, science and technology, and C2 sections; developed Artificial Intelligence strategy and advocated for more than 56 C2 and Cyber Programs of Record ensuring their prioritization and execution within budget, time, and capability. A prior Marine with multiple combat tours in Iraq, career Civil Servant and a 2022 Defense Senior Leader Development graduate, he has been acknowledged as mentor to senior leaders and led a DOD technology company synchronizing the US defense industrial base on key DoD technology needs. CAREER CHRONOLOGY: • Aug 2022 – Present: Chief Information Officer, US Marine Forces Pacific • June 2021 – Present: Country Director, China, OUSD Policy • Nov 2012 – June 2021: Command and Control Section Head, HQMC PP&O • May 2007 – Nov 2012: CEO, C2 Integrations Inc. • May 2006 – May 2007: Senior Command and Control Advisor, Flatter and Associates • June 2005 – May 2006: Network Information Assurance Officer, USMC. • Jan 2001 – May 2006: Information Systems Officer, Iraq / Camp Lejeune / etc.. COLLEGE: • Masters of Science in Strategic Studies, Army War College, 2021 • Bachelor of Business Administration, Management and Organizational Development, Mount Olive College, 2000 SIGNIFICANT TRAINING: • 2020 – 2022 Defense Senior Leader Development Program • USMC Command and Staff War College, 2016 – 2018 • DAU 101/201 level courses • MIT AI/ML 101 course, JAIC AI PM course, Joint Cyber Planners Course AWARDS AND HONORS: • 2017: Presidential Volunteer Service Award (Silver) • Combat Action Ribbon, 3 Navy Achievement medals, 2 Global War on Terrorism Medals, Iraqi Campaign medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary medal, 2 National Defense medals, 2 Meritorious unit citations, Presidential Unit Citation, Naval Unit Citation, 3 Good Conduct Medals, National Volunteer Medal

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