Dr. M. George Eichenberg is a professor of Criminal Justice at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. In a nearly 50-year career dedicated to public service, Dr. Eichenberg has worked in private security, small city policing, juvenile corrections, and academics. He holds a BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Tyler, Texas, an MS in Criminal Justice Management from Sam Houston State University and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State.

Dr. Eichenberg has published in such diverse areas as police operations, minorities and the Criminal Justice System, and military history. Growing up during the Vietnam War era, his interest in Homeland Security began with a childhood fascination with guerilla warfare tactics. This interest evolved as he entered law enforcement and began interacting with fire and EMS personnel on a regular basis in a variety of emergency situations. He brings this long experience and scholarly interest to the study of Homeland Security and his text, Homeland Security for the 21st Century. 

In addition to his teaching and administrative duties, he coaches the Tarleton Service Rifle Team and is an active competitor in service rifle matches. Above all, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Katy, their two daughters and sons in law, and their grandchildren.