Red River Appoints David Raffetto as SVP and GM of Technology Solutions to Drive Federal and Commercial Growth

Red River, a technology transformation company specializing in AI-driven cybersecurity and IT infrastructure solutions for government and enterprise clients, has announced the appointment of David Raffetto as Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Technology Solutions business unit. In this role, Raffetto will lead both federal and commercial sales teams, shape the company’s go-to-market strategy, drive growth across key markets, and strengthen mission-focused partnerships. Raffetto joins Red River from Cisco Systems, where he spent over 16 years in sales and leadership roles spanning the public and private sectors. Most recently, he served as Sales Director for Cisco’s Department of Defense Operations, managing a matrixed team of more than 80 professionals and partners supporting the Department of the Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy, Defense Health Agency, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Pacific region. His leadership has consistently centered on delivering innovative, mission-critical technology solutions in complex, high-stakes environments. “David’s people-focused leadership, mission-driven mindset, and deep experience across federal and commercial markets make him a perfect fit for Red River,” said Kush Kumar, Chief Revenue Officer at Red River. “His dedication to collaboration, customer success, and proven results in defense, civilian, and enterprise sectors will help us deepen relationships and deliver meaningful impact for the communities we serve.” A veteran of the United States Coast Guard, Raffetto brings a strong record of driving digital transformation, developing go-to-market strategies, and delivering measurable outcomes in both established and emerging technology markets. He is actively involved in the federal community as a board member of the AFCEA DC Chapter, a USO member, and a mentor with the Federal Aspiring Leaders program. “David brings a rare blend of market insight, general management expertise, mission understanding, and sales leadership,” said Anthony Christie, CEO of Red River. “His ability to align cutting-edge technology with real-world results will accelerate our growth across federal and commercial markets and reinforce Red River’s position as a trusted partner to government and enterprise customers.” “I’m honored to join Red River and lead the sales organization during such a pivotal time,” said Raffetto. “Red River’s commitment to mission success, innovation, and customer-centricity aligns perfectly with my values and leadership philosophy. I look forward to collaborating with this talented team to deliver technology solutions that truly make a difference.” Raffetto will be based in the Washington, D.C. area. About Red River Red River combines top-tier talent, strategic partnerships, and innovative products to transform technology delivery for business and government. With over 25 years of experience, the company specializes in managed services, AI, cybersecurity, modern infrastructure, collaboration, and cloud solutions. Red River helps organizations achieve outcomes that were once thought impossible. Learn more at redriver.com.