Col. (Ret.) Edward M. Chamberlain III
Col. (Ret.) Edward M. Chamberlain III

Col. Chamberlain was born in Clearwater, Florida and later graduated from high school and college in Georgia. He commissioned as a lieutenant from North Georgia College in 1968 and served in the United States Army in various roles until his retirement. Col. Chamberlain currently works for the Department of Defense in the state of Georgia. Before joining the GA DOD, he served as the Professor of Military Science and later as the Commandant of Cadets at North Georgia College. Chamberlain is a graduate of the Army War College and received his Masters of Public Administration from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania.

Professional Highlights:
• Director of Workforce Development, Georgia Department of Defense
• Company Commander, 1st Ranger Battalion
• Battalion Commander, 32nd Infantry (light), 7th Infantry Division
• Chief of the Special Operations Division, Pentagon
• Professor of Military Science and Commandant of Cadets, North Georgia College
• Military Awards: Combat and Expert Infantry Badges; Ranger Tab; Pathfinder Badge, HALO qualification; the Joint Chiefs of Staff Badge; Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit; Bronze Star; Republic of Vietnam Campaign and Service Ribbons