Bill Mason

Bill Mason currently serves as the Director of Training at Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc., a position held since October 2004. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Military Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University from October 2002 to July 2004, and as Chief of Staff for the U.S. Seventh Fleet from July 2000 to September 2002. Bill Mason was also the Commanding Officer of the USS COWPENS (CG 63) from February 1999 to July 2000 and held the role of Director of the Division of Professional Development at the U.S. Naval Academy from May 1995 to October 1998. Early career experience includes serving as a Junior Officer on the USS BOWEN from 1974 to 1977. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School (1977-1979) and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the United States Naval Academy (1970-1974).