Keynote Speaker

General Douglas Fraser retired from the U.S. Air Force in January 2013 after a 37-year career. Since retiring, General Fraser has worked as a global security consultant with several U.S. defense companies and is the Principal of Doug Fraser, LLC.

His last assignment in the U.S. armed forces was as the Commander, U.S. Southern Command, responsible for U.S. military operations in Central and South America and the Caribbean. In this capacity, General Fraser was responsible for leading Department of Defense relief efforts following the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Prior to commanding U.S. Southern Command, he served as the Deputy Commander, U.S. Pacific Command from 2008-2009.

He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a master's degree in Political Science from Auburn University at Montgomery. He is also a graduate of the USAF Weapons School, Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and the National War College.

He is a command pilot with more than 3,300 flying hours, in the F-15, F-15E, F-16 and C-37.