Russ Williams

Russ Williams is a senior intelligence and operations expert with extensive experience in defense and military settings. Currently serving as Chief of Intelligence at the Defense Intelligence Agency, Russ Williams oversees global operations with a team of over 300 military and civilian personnel. Previous roles include Chief of Operations at the United States Department of Defense and Senior Intelligence Officer, where Russ Williams directed significant operations and supervised large teams of intelligence professionals. Experience in L3 Technologies involved providing counterinsurgency and counterterrorism support during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Russ Williams' military background includes positions as a Human Intelligence Technician and Interrogator in the US Army. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Business & Organizational Security Management with a focus on cybersecurity from Webster University, a Bachelor’s degree in Russian Studies from Excelsior University, and advanced Russian language training from the Defense Language Institute.