Mr. Lance Lesher is a national security professional with over 32 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Navy, including command at sea of a warship and leadership of a task force. He is a seasoned political-military expert with extensive experience in Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Relief, Post-Conflict Reconstruction, and Theatre Security Cooperation.

Following his naval career, he has continued to serve as a defense analyst and strategic planner, contributing his expertise to advancing U.S. and allied security interests. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he earned a B.S. in Engineering, and of Salve Regina University, where he earned an M.A. in International Relations.

Mr. Lesher joined the Center for Foreign Affairs & Defense Policy (CFADP) in 2022. He currently serves as Chairman of CFADP’s International Advisory Committee and as a member of the Board of Directors.

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