Gregory Rohde

Gregory Lewis Rohde (born November 7, 1961) is an American former government official who served as the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information at the United States Department of Commerce, and Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration during the administration of President Bill Clinton. Following his role in the Clinton Administration, Rohde founded e-Copernicus, a lobbying firm based in Washington, D.C.

Early life and education Rohde was born on November 7, 1961, in Pierre, South Dakota. He graduated from Century High School in Bismarck, North Dakota in 1980 and attended the University of Colorado Boulder and North Dakota State University on a track and cross-country scholarship. He received a Bachelor of Science in education with majors in Philosophy and Sociology from North Dakota State University in 1985 and a Bachelor of Sacred Theology from the Catholic University of America in 1988.

Career

Early career Rohde began his career as an educator, teaching social justice classes at a Catholic High School in Washington, D.C. He was active in politics, and was the campaign manager for Nicholas Spaeth's 1992 race for Governor of North Dakota. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in November 1999.

In the role, he served as the chief advisor to the President on communications and information policy, representing the Executive Branch before governmental and private stakeholders. Rohde also directed the Critical Information Infrastructure Assurance Program, which was the U.S. government's first major cybersecurity initiative pre-9/11. Rohde also served as the Administration's liaison to the technology and information industries on the President's Critical Infrastructure Protection initiative. a congressionally appointed panel that was mandated by the Child Online Protection Act.

Post-administration After his government service, Rohde founded e-Copernicus, a lobbying firm based in Washington, D.C. In 2003, he was the founding executive director of the NG 9-1-1 Institute. Rohde also serves on the board of directors of Enough Is Enough.