James Mehta

James Mehta is responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, and managing Acuity International’s global security strategies and programs. James brings more than 27 years of experience as a commissioned officer and special agent, resolving counterintelligence, criminal, fraud, physical security, terrorism, cybersecurity, and insider threats.

Most recently, he served as the Director of Strategic Programs and Requirements for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), where he provided policy, training, and assessments for criminal, fraud, and counterintelligence programs and specialized investigative services for the command. He held other various roles within the AFOSI, including the commander of AFOSI forces in the Indo-Pacific theater. Prior to that, he was assigned to the Joint Staff as the Chief, Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection, where he developed anti-terrorism and security policies for the U.S. Department of Defense to protect military operations and personnel worldwide.

James holds an M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National War College; an M.A. in National Security Affairs and Middle East Regional Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School; and a B.S. in Engineering Mechanics from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He retired from the U.S. Air Force at the rank of Colo