Colonel Timothy “Tim” Faulkner, U.S. Army (Ret.) Joins The SPECTRUM Group

Alexandria, Va. – October 11, 2023 – The SPECTRUM Group (TSG) is pleased to announce that Colonel Timothy “Tim” Faulkner, U.S. Army (Ret.) has joined its firm. Colonel Faulkner delivers more than 30 years of experience as an Indo-Pacific subject matter expert, working in and advising on U.S. policies, capabilities, and strategies in defense innovation, security, technology, and Department of Defense (DoD) Indo-Pacific operations.

“Tim brings unparalleled experience, expertise, and integrity to TSG,” said Andrew J. Campbell, TSG Executive Chairman. “He will expertly support our clients in international defense, security, and private sector efforts. I’m grateful for Tim’s years of service to our country and look forward to working together closely.”

Prior to joining TSG, Colonel Faulkner served as a senior military officer and DoD Senior Executive (DISL) advising senior DoD officials on significant U.S. policies, capabilities, and strategies involving China and Asia, including the Pacific Defense Initiative, the USINDOPACOM Integrated Priority List, joint war plans, and counter-malign campaign plans. He has also advised on key DoD innovation and technology efforts, including programs in AI and machine learning, 5G, information superiority, energy, intelligence, space, cyber, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting.

“TSG is fortunate to have Tim join our team,” said TSG’s President, Major General George Close, U.S. Army (Ret.) “The expertise he brings from his distinguished military career, USINDOPACOM defense innovation and emerging technologies advisory work, and government relations practice all enable him to support our clients’ work in one of our nation’s most important combatant commands.”

Colonel Faulkner has served as Director and senior advisor for U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC), USPACOM, and key partner agencies, including the Joint Data Exploitation Center, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) programs, U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), the National Security Agency (NSA), and Special Operations maritime and unmanned vehicle programs. He is a professor at the Naval War College and serves as a senior advisor to Hawaii state, local, and Congressional delegations.

ABOUT THE SPECTRUM GROUP

The SPECTRUM Group (TSG) is a premier Washington, D.C.-based strategic consulting, government relations, and professional services firm. Since 1993, SPECTRUM’s diversified practice has helped U.S. and global clients achieve their defense, security, and government business objectives.

Colonel Faulkner can be reached at (703) 683-4222 or tfaulkner@spectrumgrp.com.