Brian Detter
Brian Detter | |
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Born |
Brian R. Detter 1959 (age 58–59) |
Residence | McLean, Virginia, U.S. |
Nationality |
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Alma mater | University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A. |
Occupation | business executive |
Spouse(s) | Julie |
Children | 2 |
Brian R. Detter (b. 1959) is an American business executive and formerly served as a deputy assistant secretary of the Navy (DASN).[1]
Early life and education
Detter was raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He graduated from La Follette High School,[2] and received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a double-major in journalism and political science.
Defense, foreign policy and business experience
He currently is a senior executive at Artis, a technology company based in Herndon, Virginia. From August 2009-August 2012, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Expeditionary Programs and Logistics Management), managing a portfolio that included Navy and Marine Corps ground systems; research and development; urgent needs; and logistics and sustainment. He also had responsibility for several joint programs, including the MRAP program and the joint counter radio-controlled IED warfare (JCREW) program.[3][4]
Previously, he served in the legislative affairs division at the U.S. Agency for International Development. He served with the U.S. State Department in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as special assistant to the U.S. ambassador, and later in Washington as special assistant to the under secretary of state for Global Affairs.
Earlier in his career, he worked as a defense analyst for the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, and has worked in senior position on Capitol Hill, both House and Senate sides. He also served as director of federal relations for the International Council of Shopping Centers.[5][6]
Personal and community service
Detter is active in his community and serves on several boards. Since July 2015, he has served on the board of visitors of the Virginia Military Institute.[7] He serves as an advisor to TRI-COR Industries, an IT services and cyber security firm.[8] He also serves on the board of trustees of the Code of Support Foundation, a military services organization.[9] Previously, he served on the Army Science Board, and has served on panels to evaluate Army proposals for science and technology awards. He has worked with the Air Force and with NATO.[10] He is a resident of McLean, Virginia, and he and his wife Julie have two children.[11]
References
- ↑ Steven Verburg, Wisconsin State Journal, October 2, 2009
- ↑ Classmates.com
- ↑ VMI biography
- ↑ Source: White House news release, via TMCnet, October 2009
- ↑ Lexington Institute, November 24, 2009
- ↑ The Washington Post, March 7, 1989
- ↑ Virginia Military Institute news release, June 3, 2015
- ↑ TRI-COR Industries website, retrieved December 2016
- ↑ Code of Support Foundation list of trustees, retrieved June 4, 2017
- ↑ Artis website, retrieved April 2016
- ↑ Governor’s Office, state of Virginia, news release, June 2, 2015
External links
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Government offices | ||
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Preceded by Roger Smith |
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Expeditionary Programs and Logistics Management) August 2009 – August 2012 |
Succeeded by Thomas Dee |