PRESS RELEASE – FREEDOM TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES NEW SENIOR ASSOCIATE COLE TRAUTMAN
January 21, 2026, Washington, D.C. – Freedom Technologies, Inc. (“FTI”) announces the promotion of Cole Trautman to Senior Associate.
Mr. Trautman joined FTI in 2024 after he completed his graduate coursework. At FTI, he focuses on researching emerging trends in radio frequency spectrum and wireless broadband, and on analyzing the security implications of developments in foreign telecommunications and satellite markets. Mr. Trautman earned his B.A. in Government from the University of Virginia and M.A. in Strategy, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. While at Johns Hopkins SAIS, he was a Fellow with the Emerging Technologies Initiative.
According to FTI President and CEO Janice Obuchowski, “Cole is a formidable talent with noteworthy policy instincts. His promotion reflects his dedication to our mission, and positions him to bring even more value to our clients.”
About FTI
Established in 1992, Freedom Technologies, Inc. (FTI) is a research and consulting firm with unparalleled policy, engineering, and public affairs experience at the crossroads of government and the private sector. Principals at the firm bring decades of experience at high levels of government, industry, law practice, and journalism. For more information, visit: www.freedomtechnologiesinc.com.