Dr. Russell had a diverse 30-year career, working for government, science, and technology. His focus has been on the leadership of complex multidisciplinary research organizations and executing comprehensive multi-discipline programs to meet future warfighter needs. He is a proven leader in directing basic, applied research and advanced technology development across the Department of Defense, including the Department of Defense research collaborations with academia, industry, and the international community. Thomas Russel has a Tri-Service career experience (16 years with the Navy, six years with the Air Force, and eight years with the Army). He provides strategic insights and analyses of relevant programs, policies, and regulations across the national security enterprise. He offers profound experiences from both DOD science and technology as well as the service acquisition communities. Dr. Russell served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology; Director, Army Research Lab, Director; Air Force Office of Scientific Research; Executive Director, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division; and Director, Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation Directorate, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Delaware and a B.S. in chemistry from Muhlenberg College.