Office: +1 512 485 7584
Mobile: +1 202 460 0199
griels@capitalparkgroup.com
Mr. Greg Riels previously served as the Director of Government Relations for Advanced Tactical Systems; a U.S. subsidiary of a publicly listed, global defense and aerospace conglomerate with 4,000+ employees and nearly $1 billion in annual revenue. In this position, he led a U.S. team responsible for government and external relations, strategic communications and international business development.
Mr. Riels held the position of Director, Government Affairs, for Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, a leading international law and government relations firm. In this position, Mr. Riels served clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses representing key global industries including energy, technology and defense.
Previously, Mr. Riels served as a senior aide and military adviser to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole during her tenure on the prestigious US. Senate Armed Services Committee. In this role, Mr. Riels was responsible for coordinating legislative and oversight efforts among various constituencies including U.S. Senators and Congressmen, U.S. military officers, and senior staff serving in the U.S. Congress, White House, Department of Defense, various U.S. government departments and agencies, as well as foreign government and military officials.
Prior to his business and public service careers, Mr. Riels served in the U.S. Navy as an F-14 “Tomcat” pilot and as a flight instructor, Admiral’s aide and Navy Reserve officer flying senior Navy Department officials worldwide in the C-37B (Gulfstream 550) aircraft. He also served as a Security Assistance Officer and the Reserve Support Coordinator on the staff of Commander Naval Forces Europe, Commander Naval Forces Africa and Commander Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy. Mr. Riels retired from naval service as a Commander in 2016.
Mr. Riels is a cum laude graduate (B.B.A. – Finance and Management) of Texas A&M University, and earned a Masters degree in Public Leadership from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America) and was selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Texas Lyceum – one of the state’s premier leadership organizations.
An avid pilot, Mr. Riels has flown nearly 3,000 hours over 30 years. He holds an FAA Airline Transport Pilot license and maintains type ratings in the GulfstreamV and Gulfstream550 aircraft.
Office: +1 512 485 7584
Mobile: +1 202 460 0199
griels@capitalparkgroup.com
Mr. Greg Riels previously served as the Director of Government Relations for Advanced Tactical Systems; a U.S. subsidiary of a publicly listed, global defense and aerospace conglomerate with 4,000+ employees and nearly $1 billion in annual revenue. In this position, he led a U.S. team responsible for government and external relations, strategic communications and international business development.
Mr. Riels held the position of Director, Government Affairs, for Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, a leading international law and government relations firm. In this position, Mr. Riels served clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses representing key global industries including energy, technology and defense.
Previously, Mr. Riels served as a senior aide and military adviser to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole during her tenure on the prestigious US. Senate Armed Services Committee. In this role, Mr. Riels was responsible for coordinating legislative and oversight efforts among various constituencies including U.S. Senators and Congressmen, U.S. military officers, and senior staff serving in the U.S. Congress, White House, Department of Defense, various U.S. government departments and agencies, as well as foreign government and military officials.
Prior to his business and public service careers, Mr. Riels served in the U.S. Navy as an F-14 “Tomcat” pilot and as a flight instructor, Admiral’s aide and Navy Reserve officer flying senior Navy Department officials worldwide in the C-37B (Gulfstream 550) aircraft. He also served as a Security Assistance Officer and the Reserve Support Coordinator on the staff of Commander Naval Forces Europe, Commander Naval Forces Africa and Commander Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy. Mr. Riels retired from naval service as a Commander in 2016.
Mr. Riels is a cum laude graduate (B.B.A. – Finance and Management) of Texas A&M University, and earned a Masters degree in Public Leadership from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America) and was selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Texas Lyceum – one of the state’s premier leadership organizations.
An avid pilot, Mr. Riels has flown nearly 3,000 hours over 30 years. He holds an FAA Airline Transport Pilot license and maintains type ratings in the GulfstreamV and Gulfstream550 aircraft.
Office: +1 512 485 7584
Mobile: +1 202 460 0199
griels@capitalparkgroup.com
Mr. Greg Riels previously served as the Director of Government Relations for Advanced Tactical Systems; a U.S. subsidiary of a publicly listed, global defense and aerospace conglomerate with 4,000+ employees and nearly $1 billion in annual revenue. In this position, he led a U.S. team responsible for government and external relations, strategic communications and international business development.
Mr. Riels held the position of Director, Government Affairs, for Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, a leading international law and government relations firm. In this position, Mr. Riels served clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses representing key global industries including energy, technology and defense.
Previously, Mr. Riels served as a senior aide and military adviser to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole during her tenure on the prestigious US. Senate Armed Services Committee. In this role, Mr. Riels was responsible for coordinating legislative and oversight efforts among various constituencies including U.S. Senators and Congressmen, U.S. military officers, and senior staff serving in the U.S. Congress, White House, Department of Defense, various U.S. government departments and agencies, as well as foreign government and military officials.
Prior to his business and public service careers, Mr. Riels served in the U.S. Navy as an F-14 “Tomcat” pilot and as a flight instructor, Admiral’s aide and Navy Reserve officer flying senior Navy Department officials worldwide in the C-37B (Gulfstream 550) aircraft. He also served as a Security Assistance Officer and the Reserve Support Coordinator on the staff of Commander Naval Forces Europe, Commander Naval Forces Africa and Commander Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy. Mr. Riels retired from naval service as a Commander in 2016.
Mr. Riels is a cum laude graduate (B.B.A. – Finance and Management) of Texas A&M University, and earned a Masters degree in Public Leadership from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America) and was selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Texas Lyceum – one of the state’s premier leadership organizations.
An avid pilot, Mr. Riels has flown nearly 3,000 hours over 30 years. He holds an FAA Airline Transport Pilot license and maintains type ratings in the GulfstreamV and Gulfstream550 aircraft.