Ronald A. Marks III

Ronald A. Marks III is a seasoned expert in national security and cyber policy, currently serving as a Visiting Professor at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government since December 2020. Marks holds a prominent leadership position as Chairman at ZPN Cyber and National Security Strategies, leading a team of distinguished professionals in strategic cyber policy development. As an Outside Director on the FOCI Board of Directors for Informatica Federal Operations Corp, Marks ensures compliance with critical defense directives. Engagements extend to academia with roles as a lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, Road Scholar, and previously at The Intelligence and Security Academy. Additionally, Marks contributes to international affairs organizations, including the Atlantic Council as a Non Resident Senior Fellow and serves on advisory boards, highlighting a robust commitment to the intersection of technology and geopolitics. Marks holds a Master's degree in Applied Economics from the University of Oregon and dual Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Business Administration from Lewis & Clark College.