About us
White Mountain Research (WMR) towers above an increasingly crowded market to offer corporate and government clients a superior and diversified international security resource to understand and pre-empt complex foes in the most demanding environments. Our holistic, multi-level solutions based on our integrated approach combine state of the art knowledge with proven operational innovation and integrity. We confront warfare’s changing face with confidence that sees beyond the horizon.
White Mountain Research is a service disabled veteran owned small business.
Chief executive officer
Rudolph Atallah
Lt. Colonel Rudolph Atallah, USAF (Ret.), is Chief Executive Officer of White Mountain Research Inc (WMR) — a service-disabled veteran owned company dedicated to understanding and mitigating complex global threats to human security. A native of Beirut, Lebanon and fluent in Arabic and French, Rudy’s 21-year career in the United States Air Force spanned from aviation and special operations to intelligence and counterterrorism.
Chief Operating Officer
Zeno Gamble
Zeno Gamble is the Chief Operating Officer at White Mountain Research devoted to a global mission of helping people. He is responsible for managing the full portfolio of operations and specializes in the study of violent non-state actors operating in Africa and the Middle East....
chief strategy officer
Carl Pike
Carl Began his law enforcement career as a Ranger with the Tennessee Department of Conservation where he was a member of the SRC specializing in whitewater and mountain rescue. He retired from the Drug Enforcement Administration after 27 years of service, most recently as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the Special Operations Division, overseeing Canada, Mexico and Central America...
Principal & Chief Technology Officer
Todd Woodrick
Todd is a former Air Force Special Tactics Officer with public and private sector experience in technology development and investment. After leading special operations and advanced military technology programs for more than 23 years in the Air Force, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and Joint Special Operations Command, Todd joined the senior staff of Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Lab where he championed operator-centric technology development....
SENIOR STRATEGY ADVISOR
Marielle Costanza
Marielle Costanza is the Senior Strategic Advisor at White Mountain Research where she is responsible for developing strategic initiatives and building partnerships with likeminded organizations. Marielle is a versatile leader who has developed a successful start-up company, as well as an operations department and two business development practices.
Project Manager
Teri Moy
Teri Moy serves as a project manager for a wide variety of White Mountain Research. In this role, she provides key communications support between multiple international projects, bringing together people and critical information by delivering thorough assessments, expert services, and providing unique solutions to global clients.
Senior Consultant
Joe Koayess
Joe Koayess serves as a senior consultant for a wide variety of White Mountain Research programs, primarily focusing on program creation and management. He provides key advice on multiple international projects, counter-terrorism communications, counter-violent extremism, and policy issues.
SENIOR ADVISOR FOR THE SAHEL AND WEST AFRICA
Corinne Dufka
Corinne Dufka is a senior consultant for White Mountain Research projects. With over two decades of experience as a field researcher, she specializes in investigating the complex drivers and consequences of violent extremist groups, political instability, and armed conflict in West Africa. She is a strategic thinker and adviser to governments, international organizations, civil society, and security actors working to ensure respect for the rule of law, mitigate risk to civilians and communities, and prevent future conflict.
SENIOR ADVISOR FOR THE SAHEL AND WEST AFRICA
Rida Lyammouri
Rida Lyammouri is the Senior Advisor at White Mountain Research for the Sahel and West Africa where he is responsible for focusing on illicit activities, good governance, conflict resolution and prevention, countering violent extremism and peace building. He has a strong background in international development and security, with specific focus in monitoring and studying conflicts and stability in the Sahel and West Africa.
Middle East Operations Manager
Jawad Georges
Jawad Abou Jaoude is White Mountain Research’s Middle East Operations Manager. He has over 18 years experience working in the security sector and is very well known in the levant for his ability to manage large teams in areas of regional conflict. He has successfully planned, coordinated, and executed operations supporting more than 21,000 refugees requiring critical logistical and security support for safe movements throughout the levant.
MIDDLE EAST PROJECT MANAGER
Charbel Chami
Charbel Chami is a Middle East subject matter expert. He is responsible for managing projects in Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Iraq. Charbel has a background in transportation, health, safety and security operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. He is primarily responsible for humanitarian assistance of displaced refugees. In this role, he manages the care, transportation and logistical support to at-risk communities.
MIDDLE EAST PROJECT MANAGER
Atren Bahram
Atren Bahram is a Regional Expert on the Middle East for White Mountain Research Group. He is responsible for managing projects in Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Iraq. He is dedicated to providing operational support to humanitarian projects in the region. In this role, he coordinates transportation and logistics for White Mountain team members and clients, conducts safety and security assessments of new environments, assists in refugee resettlement, and facilitates medical and psychological treatment for refugees and other communities in need.
WEST AFRICA PROJECT MANAGER
Abdoulaye Ag Mohamed
Abdoulaye Ag Mohamed is our West Africa subject matter expert. He is responsible for managing projects in primarily Tuareg areas in northern Mali and Niger. He is dedicated to humanitarian aid and also provides geo-political context for WMR’s analysis of regional conflicts. Abdou maintains knowledge of current events in Niger, Mali, Algeria, Libya, and Burkina Faso.
Executive Partner
Stephen Red Bow
Stephen V. Red Bow is Executive Partner of White Mountain Research and Director of Operations. A highly decorated Navy SEAL Command Master Chief, he retired in January 2010 after 21 years of service. An accomplished manager, leader, instructor and operator with broad expertise in leading Personal Security Details (PSD) and implementing force protection programs, Mr. Red Bow has successfully planned, coordinated and executed hundreds of joint operations and combat missions in multiple theaters around the world.....