Roland Rainey, District 6

About Councilmember Rainey

City Councilman Roland Rainey, Jr., is a senior executive in the defense industry, entrepreneur, professional football scout and broadcaster, and a retired U.S. Air Force/Space Force Lieutenant Colonel.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University in Human Development (2003), a Master of Science degree from Troy University in International Relations with emphasis in Global Studies (2008), a Master of Arts degree from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in Counseling & Leadership Development (2017), and a Business Certificate from Harvard Business School in Entrepreneurship Essentials (2019). 

Councilman Rainey also serves as a Commissioner, Fourth Judicial District Nominating Commission where he vets, interview and nominate judges to the Governor.  He previously served as an Adjunct Professor, Colorado State University-Pueblo Continuing Education and was Vice-Chair of the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council, whose purpose is to create and sustain study, discussion, and public participation in international relations.  He also volunteered his time to the local community as the Vice Chair of the El Paso County Citizen’s Outreach Group.

His passion for the sport of football and business led to the creation of his very own Semi-Professional Football Organization, the Colorado Springs Cyclones (2009-2018). His focus was to promote the sport of football in the state of Colorado, while mentoring and developing the character of young men.  He furthered this passion by receiving a Sports Management certificate in Professional Football Scouting and General Manager practices, where he was trained in NFL scouting techniques, statistical analysis, and the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Roland also started and hosted a sports talk show, The EXTRA Point, on ESPN Denver 1600. He has worked for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Denver Broncos.

Roland was a selectee for the Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program and commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at Colorado State University.  Roland was selected as the graduation commencement student speaker.  During his military career, Roland served as a three-time unit commander, operations and staff officer in U.S. Space Force (formerly known as Air Force Space Command), U.S. Space Command, and the National Reconnaissance Office.  He also served as the Commander for Cadet Squadron 15 at the Air Force Academy.  He also helped stand up the Space Force by serving as the Deputy Director, Commander’s Action Group for the first Chief of Space Operations (the newest branch of the Department of Defense).  Roland also deployed to the combat zone-Bagram, Afghanistan and Thumrait, Oman near the Arabian Sea.

His affiliations and accomplishments include:  Recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, U.S. Delegate to the International Committee for Global Navigation, multiple Field & Company Grade Officer Awards, and the National Reconnaissance Office Government Employee of the Year Award, to name a few.

Hobbies:  fishing, football, traveling, playing the trombone, and flying Cessna’s