Ms. Riner’s military career began as a C-130 pilot in the Air National Guard and rose through the ranks of flight commander, squadron commander, group commander, and wing commander. She currently serves as a Brigadier General in the Air National Guard. Her military experience includes over 2,900 flight hours including 121 combat sorties. She is a highly decorated combat service member with decorations to include the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster and Air Medal.

In addition to her military career, Ms. Riner started her airline career as a flight attendant for a major U.S. carrier and eventually became a commercial airline pilot for the same carrier. During a furlough prompted during the post 9/11 downturn in the airline industry, she attended the University of Georgia School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor.

After law school, Ms. Riner joined the National Archives as the Lead for Policy and Strategic Planning, Information Security Oversight Office, where she was chosen to work with the White House to write Executive Order 13556, Controlled Unclassified Information.  Her agency career concluded as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer where she oversaw 80% of the agency operations, managed a budget of $589.6M, and provided oversight for over 3,000 employees.  Thereafter, she returned to her commercial aviation career while continuing her military service.

Ms. Riner's commitment to excellence and dedication to serving others have made her a respected figure in the military, aviation, and professional communities. Her experience and leadership make her an ideal candidate for any C-Suite executive looking to create a more diverse and inclusive (D & I) workplace culture as she is well educated in D & I through formal training.  Additionally, her involvement with the ENOUGH demonstrates her commitment to advancing the careers of women in leadership positions, making her an invaluable asset to any organization.