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MajGen Joe Shrader
_{USMC (Ret)}

Joseph (Joe) F. Shrader is President of the Institute for Defense and Business, assuming the position on October 1, 2026. A retired U.S. Marine Corps general officer, he brings more than 40 years of military leadership and extensive experience in defense systems acquisition, logistics, operations, and the private defense and nonprofit 501(c)3 sectors.

During his Marine Corps career, Shrader served as an enlisted infantryman, artillery officer, and Marine acquisitions professional, commanding at the platoon, battery, battalion, and commanding general levels. His senior leadership assignments included Chief of Staff DASN Expeditionary Programs and Logistics Policy, Commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, and Commanding General of Marine Corps Logistics Command. His operational experience includes deployments and assignments supporting Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, Tsunami Relief Unified Assistance, Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

Following his retirement from active duty, Shrader continued his work in the national security and defense community. He served as a Senior Advisor with CACI’s Business and Information Technology Sector, a Senior Business Consultant with Touchstone Futures, and President and CEO of the Nonprofit Carolina Museum of the Marine leading the 501(c)3 organization through a period of development and growth focused on preserving and sharing the history and legacy of the Marine Corps.

In his role as President of the Institute for Defense and Business, Shrader brings together his experience in military command, defense systems acquisition, logistics, industry, and organizational leadership to support the development of leaders and advance business practices across the defense and national security community.