Alaska Native corporation Chenega has named Terry Nihart, a retired U.S. Army colonel, as president of its security strategic business unit, or SSBU.
In a LinkedIn post published Monday, the company said Nihart succeeds Tim Lamb, who is retiring after 21 years of service as a key corporate leader at Chenega.
“I am truly humbled and honored to be trusted with this amazing opportunity! The mission, values, and core principles of Chenega Corporation resonate deeply with me and I am very proud to be a part of the Chenega family,” Nihart said in a LinkedIn post. “I am excited to continue the momentum that Tim Lamb created with our incredible team!”
Terry Nihart’s Career Background
Prior to his promotion, Nihart was senior vice president of operations and business development at Chenega SSBU.
The Lock Haven University graduate previously served as president of SSBU’s two operating companies, Chenega Security International and Chenega Management.
In January 2020, he joined Chenega SSBU as senior director of business development.
His 25 years of military service included high-profile assignments, including chief of operations for Army Criminal Investigation Command, group commander of the 701st Military Police Group and executive officer to the commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps and ISAF Joint Command in Kabul, Afghanistan.
