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George Michael Cumberledge, 79, was born in Akron, Ohio but grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Marquette University in 1968 with a Major in Finance. He came to Maryland in June 1968 to work for the National Security Agency in the IT Department where he began as a software programmer before holding several management positions in computer operations. In 1978 he took a position on the DDT Finance Staff. In 1984 he began a successful tour in England as the station’s chief financial officer. He returned to Fort Meade in 1987 and held a series of management positions in the DDR, DDT and Agency finance departments culminating his career as a Senior Executive holding the position of Agency Comptroller. During his career he received several awards including the Presidential Rank award. He graduated from the Senior Executive Development Program, the Armed Forces Staff College, Federal Executive Institute and National Senior Cryptologic Program. He retired in 2002 after 34 years and then spent an additional 12 years at NSA as an Agency contractor and then a part time Agency employee. He was a member of the DC National Guard and served as a Military Policeman.