Colton Fetterolf

Colton Fetterolf is an operational military researcher with applied expertise in performance assessment, decision making, and expertise development. He specializes in modeling and simulation, applied human performance research, and the design and analysis of training and assessment systems supporting operational military contexts. At CPG, Mr. Fetterolf serves as the Director of Operations, overseeing and optimizing CPG's day‑to‑day business operations, and translating strategic objectives into efficient processes, systems, and execution across teams. In his role as a Scientist, he contributes interdisciplinary research, data visualization, and operational insight to projects supporting Department of Defense stakeholders.  

Mr. Fetterolf retired as an Officer from the United States Marine Corps after ten years of active duty service, during which he served as an Aircraft Maintenance and Modeling and Simulation Officer. Prior to joining CPG, he conducted graduate‑level research at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), where his work on augmented reality and aviation safety informed service‑wide training and mishap prevention initiatives. After NPS, he led modeling and simulation efforts for the Marine Corps Logistics Operations Group. Mr. Fetterolf holds a Master of Science in Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulations (MOVES) from the Naval Postgraduate School, a Master of Business Administration from National University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Virginia Polytechnic University.