Mr. Roberto “Bob” Ruiz Joins The SPECTRUM Group

Alexandria, Va. – March 17, 2025 – The SPECTRUM Group (TSG) is pleased to announce that Mr. Roberto “Bob” Ruiz has joined its firm. Mr. Ruiz delivers expert support to clients in enterprise-wide workforce, recruitment, and career development domains, with significant expertise in disaster preparedness and emergency response, leveraging his 47-year U.S. military and federal career experience in emergency management, homeland security, and public health.

“Bob brings exceptional experience, expertise, and integrity to TSG,” said Andrew J. Campbell, TSG Executive Chairman. “He will expertly support our clients in key emergency response and preparedness domains as well as in professional development and leadership training capacities. I’m grateful to Bob for his years of service to our country and look forward to working together closely.”

Prior to joining TSG, Mr. Ruiz served as the Senior Advisor to the Director of Human Capital Workforce Solutions at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where he developed and implemented workforce development and recruitment programs. Previously, he served as the CDC Deputy Director for Management and Operations, where he facilitated the CDC’s response to the Zika outbreak and Hurricane Maria recovery efforts. Mr. Ruiz is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified professional development coach with more than 800 hours of coaching experience. In addition to his work at TSG, he serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Georgia College of Public Health.

“TSG is fortunate to have Bob join our team,” said TSG’s President, Major General George Close, U.S. Army (Ret.). “His strong background in emergency response, homeland security, and leadership development enhance TSG’s Coast Guard, Healthcare & Bio-Science, Homeland Security, and SPECTRUM Leadership Advantage practice areas.”

Earlier, Mr. Ruiz served a 23-year U.S. Coast Guard career, culminating in his serving as a Medical Warrant Officer and Senior Healthcare Policy and Publications Coordinator, a role in which he managed and led several large medical and dental clinic environments and developed aviation medical standards policy for pilots and crewmembers.

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.

Mr. Ruiz can be reached at (703) 683-4222 or rruiz@spectrumgrp.com.