Nate Gahr

Nate leads the University’s risk management initiatives, overseeing programs in occupational and campus safety, environmental compliance, and institutional insurance coverage. He joined the University in 2022, bringing with him more than 25 years of leadership experience across the U.S. Army, the Department of Justice, and the U.S. Intelligence Community. In the private sector, Nate managed a wide range of environmental engineering projects, including large-scale remediation efforts, compliance surveys, liner installations, and anthrax sampling operations in the National Capital Region. Throughout his public service career, Nate directed complex, high-risk operations and investigations involving diverse teams from federal, state, and local agencies, as well as community partners. His work has consistently focused on protecting people,  assets, and advancing safety initiatives in challenging environments and circumstances.