Ronald L. Burgess Jr.
Ronald L. Burgess Jr. | |
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David C. Gompert | |
In office June 2006 – October 2007 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Michael Hayden |
Succeeded by | Donald Kerr |
Personal details | |
Born | Ronald Lee Burgess Jr. September 16, 1952 Jacksonville, North Carolina, U.S. |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1974–2012 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
From August 2005 to May 2007 he was the
On May 17, 2007, the
After the resignation of Gen. Michael Hayden as principal deputy director of National Intelligence, Burgess was selected by President George W. Bush in June 2006 to fill the position in an acting capacity until October 2007.[5] During this time, he was still serving at the deputy director of national intelligence for customer outcomes (requirements) and transitioned to the director of the Intelligence Staff. He served as the acting principal deputy director of national intelligence for a second time from January 2009 to February 2009 and he also served as the acting director of national intelligence from January 27, 2009 until January 29, 2009.[6]
Biography and education
Burgess was commissioned in military intelligence through the
His military education includes the Armor Officer Basic Course, the Military Intelligence Officers Advanced Course, the
On May 16, 2015, Burgess was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, from LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia.
In June 2015, Burgess was inducted into the United States Army Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.
On Saturday, May 13, 2017, Burgess received an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida.
Military assignments
Staff assignments include: assistant executive officer to the deputy chief of staff for intelligence, Washington, D.C. in 1990; G-2, 25th Infantry Division (Light) from May 1993 to May 1994 at
Command assignments include: company commander, 124th Military Intelligence Battalion,
Retirement and post-retirement
Burgess departed DIA on July 24, 2012, and officially retired from the
At the change of command ceremony, Burgess received the
In December 2012, Burgess joined Auburn University as senior counsel for national security programs, cyber programs and military affairs. In this capacity he works across the university to interface and coordinate with federal, state and commercial entities on all matters related to these areas.
In June 2015, Burgess was inducted into the United States Army Military Intelligence Hall of Fame
On November 9, 2016, Reuters reported that Burgess is part of the Trump transition team "focused on intelligence and security matters".[8]
On Saturday, May 13, 2017, Burgess received an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida.
On 1 May 2018 Burgess assumed the duties of chief operating officer for Auburn University. In this role he advises the president of the university on all matters related to the overall direction, management, and effective administrative operations of managed oversight in support of its mission, strategic plan, core values and vision. In June, 2019 Burgess assumed the role of executive vice president of Auburn University with no real change in job function.
On Friday, July 27, 2018, Burgess was awarded an honorary Doctor of Strategic Intelligence, Honoris Causa, from the National Intelligence University in Bethesda, Maryland to recognize his longstanding and lasting contributions to the United States Intelligence Community (IC).
Personal life
Burgess and his wife Marta have five children: Lee, Regina, Julia, Mary, and John and sixteen grandchildren.
Awards and decorations
Basic Parachutist Badge | |
Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
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Army Staff Identification Badge | |
Distinctive Unit Insignia
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster | |
Defense Superior Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters | |
Legion of Merit | |
Meritorious Service Medal with four bronze oak leaf clusters | |
Joint Service Commendation Medal | |
Army Commendation Medal
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Army Achievement Medal | |
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster | |
National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal | |
Army of Occupation Medal | |
National Defense Service Medal with two service stars | |
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal | |
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | |
Armed Forces Service Medal | |
Army Service Ribbon | |
Overseas Service Ribbon with the award numeral three | |
NATO Medal for Former Yugoslavia | |
Order of the Star of Romania, Commander (Military) | |
French Legion of Honour (Commandeur) |
During his career LTG Burgess was recognized with awards by the governments of Colombia, Bolivia and Bulgaria. Additionally, he was awarded the Order of the Star of Romania by the President of Romania, and was inducted into the Legion of Honour after selection by the President of France.
LTG Burgess is a recipient of the
References
- ^ http://www.publicbackgroundchecks.com/SearchResponse.aspx?view=NM&fn=Ronald&mn=Lee&ln=Burgess&city=&state=&zip=&dob=19520916&age=58 [bare URL]
- ^ Marquis Who's Who on the Web
- ^ Army Times, July 25, 2008.
- ^ ODNI Personnel Announcement, released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on May 17, 2006.
- ^ Personnel Announcement, released by the White House on June 6, 2006.
- ^ "Director Of National Intelligence Resigns". CBS News. January 27, 2009. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Panetta: Under Burgess, DIA Evolved Into Global Agency" American Forces Press Service. (By Cheryl Pellerin)
- ^ Trump election ignites fears over U.S. encryption, surveillance policy, Reuters, November 9, 2016
- ^ http://www.aualum.org/index.php/awards-list/lifetime-achievement [dead link]