JON DARBY

Jon Darby is the Chair of the DIMF Board of Directors. Jon has served the U.S. Intelligence Community for over 39 years, primarily in the National Security Agency (NSA)/Central Security Service (CSS), culminating in serving over four years as the NSA/CSS Director of Operations (DO). Prior to assuming the DO position, he led some of NSA’s most difficult missions, including Counterterrorism, Counterproliferation, Cybersecurity Operations, and NSA’s analysis and production on all geographic and transnational missions. He managed a budget in the billions, drove development and use of advanced technologies, and in multiple positions led thousands of globally distributed civilian and military personnel providing intelligence support for military, diplomatic, cybersecurity and law enforcement operations.

Mr. Darby also serves on the Board of Directors of ManTech, the Advisory Board of ARKA Group, and is a Senior Advisor for PfP Cybersecurity, Donovan Capital Group, Blu Venture Investors, and Beacon Global Strategies.  In addition, he is an independent consultant as the Principal in Jon Darby Consulting LLC.

Mr. Darby is a graduate of Carleton College, where he majored in Political Science/International Relations with a Concentration in Russian Studies. Carleton’s Alumni Association awarded him a Distinguished Achievement Award in 2023.

dayne baird

Dayne Baird is a Managing Director and Partner at The Carlyle Group focused on buyouts, privatizations and strategic minority investments in the aerospace, defense and government sectors. Since joining Carlyle in 2003, Mr. Baird has been actively involved with Carlyle’s investments in Acentra Health, ARINC Incorporated, Booz Allen Hamilton, Exiger, Landmark Aviation, MANTECH, Novetta, Two Six Technologies and Wesco Aircraft Holdings.

 Prior to joining Carlyle, Mr. Baird worked in the M&A and Global Industrial groups of Lehman Brothers, where he focused on transactions in the industrial, aerospace and defense sectors.

 In addition to the Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation, Dayne is a member of the boards of Acentra Health, Exiger, MANTECH and Two Six Technologies.

 Mr. Baird received his MBA from Georgetown University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, and received his BS in Business Management from Brigham Young University, where he graduated magna cum laude.

scott berrier

Scott Berrier is a senior leader in Booz Allen’s national security business. He has deep mission expertise and experience across the U.S. intelligence community, the defense intelligence enterprise, and other national security organizations. Scott’s tactical and strategic understanding of the current threat environment, combined with his skill in leading large, complex organizations through change makes him a transformative leader of choice for challenges in the 21st century.

Before joining Booz Allen, Scott retired as a lieutenant general after 40 years of service in the U.S. Army, a career focused on delivery of intelligence to inform situational understanding to U.S. and Department of Defense senior leaders. His many years of service included serving as the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, where he guided the agency through three major global crises, overhauled the intelligence collection lifecycle, and led large-scale organizational transformation focused on the pacing threat and positioning the agency for strategic competition.

Robert Gourley

Bob Gourley spent a 20 year career as a Naval Intelligence officer. He also served as the Chief Technology Officer of the Defense Intelligence Agency. Bob was named one of the top 25 most influential CTOs in the globe by Infoworld and was named by Washingtonian as one of DC’s “Tech Titans.” He is the co-founder and CTO of OODA LLC, a consultancy which helps clients identify, manage, and respond to global risks and uncertainties while exploring emerging opportunities and developing adaptive strategies for the future.

Harry Gray

Harry has been a multi-sector general manager, P&L leader, board-level advisor, and business development professional with a background in strategy consulting, corporate finance, private equity, and M&A at leading firms.  Harry has held several c-suite and executive leadership roles in the Fortune 500 and middle market. Earlier in his career, Harry was Managing Partner of a Bain & Company spin-off, a private equity professional and portfolio company strategy leader at Highland Capital, and a corporate finance and M&A professional at Alex Brown & Sons and Wasserstein Perella & Co. Harry was a commissioned US military officer and member of the warship construction program embedded at General Dynamics.  He is a Resident Fellow & Lecturer at the University of Texas at Dallas, and graduate of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, where he was a Bibeault Scholar.

Mary Beth Long

Mary Beth Long brings nearly twenty years of intelligence and defense experience. In her last government position, she was the first woman confirmed to a four-star military equivalent position by the Senate as the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for International Security Affairs, responsible for all Defense Department activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She also was the first female to Chair NATO’s senior-most nuclear and missile defense body, the High Level Group, reporting directly to the Secretary General of NATO. After leaving government, Ms. Long became a successful lawyer, entrepreneur and international advisor. She remains highly involved in foreign government negotiations and international business. Ms. Long received her law degree, with honors, from Washington and Lee School of Law.

Kurt Scherer

Kurt is a Managing Partner for C5 Capital where he focuses on finding the right leaders and technologies to preserve our way of life.  He oversees DC operations and serves as Head of Investments, with a portfolio focused on cybersecurity, space, and energy security solutions for commercial, defense, and intelligence community needs. Prior to C5 Capital, Kurt completed a 15-year career at Booz Allen Hamilton where he was selected as the first Director of the National Innovation Center in Washington, DC, helping to identify emerging technologies from across the nation and accelerating the discipline of innovation. As a consultant, Kurt focused on innovation, strategy, and operations consulting across a wide range of aerospace, defense, and space commercial clients, government agencies, and a majority of the U.S. intelligence community agencies. Prior to his commercial career, Kurt served as an AH-1W Cobra pilot in the US Marine Corps with operational deployments in Afghanistan and Kosovo, with secondary duties as an intelligence officer. In addition to the Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation, Kurt serves on the Boards of multiple C5 portfolio companies and as a member of the President’s Innovation Advisory Council for George Mason University.   He earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, a certification in Advanced Change Management from Georgetown University, and a BS in Economics with a minor in Russian from the US Naval Academy.

Michael Shrader

Michael Shrader joined Carahsoft shortly after its founding in 2004, and serves as the company’s vice president for Innovative and Intelligence Solutions.

In this role, he manages Carahsoft’s efforts to help small, emerging technology manufacturers as well as established solution providers, do business with the government. Under his leadership, he has grown the IIS team from a team of two sales representatives supporting five technology vendors and generating $5M annually to more than 700 team members who support 400+ vendors and drove $4B in 2024 bookings.  As the only one of its kind in the industry, Mike’s rapidly growing team includes 100+ In-Q-Tel portfolio and other emerging technology companies.  These companies offer cutting-edge solutions of great benefit Intelligence, DoD, and civilian agencies, but typically have little government visibility or experience.

Shrader and his team work to change that by opening doors to new business opportunities in the government; organizing hundreds of educational events each year to help government managers and technologists learn innovative ways to solve difficult problems; and then helping with contract vehicles and transaction execution.

In recognition of his contribution both the technology community and the government, Shrader was named an FCW Rising Star for work with emerging technology companies.

In addition to nurturing these emerging technology vendors, Mike is also driving demand and working to expand the public sector footprint for marquis brands including Splunk, NVIDIA, Tableau, Broadcom, Cloudera, SolarWinds, Okta, Zscaler and Blackberry.

ELIZABETH “LIZ” BROOKS

Ms. Elizabeth “Liz” Brooks is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation. Liz Brooks has served within the Defense Intelligence Community for over 40 years, mostly as a Senior Executive, but in her post-retirement phase she has also served as a part-time consultant and, more recently, as an Executive Coach. During her civilian service at the National Security Agency, she held several senior leadership positions in operations, information technology, and support, including serving as the NSA Chief of Staff. She continues to serve our country and others as an Executive and Leadership Coach, consultant, and learning facilitator. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Phoenix Society and the Maryland Chapter of the International Coaching Federation. In addition, she is the Principal of Liz Brooks Breakthrough Coaching LLC, and a co-owner of Positive Professionals LLC. Liz is a graduate of Virginia Tech, where she studied Business and Language. She is the recipient of both the Distinguished and Meritorious Presidential Rank Awards for Defense Intelligence Senior Executives.

Jeff Votaw

Mr. Jeffrey S. Votaw II is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation. He is responsible for DIMF operations to include staffing, regulatory compliance, and program execution. Jeff is a Marine veteran with over 20 years of experience in intelligence, special operations, cyber, and technical collection operations. He currently serves as a civilian in the Department of Defense, leading operational efforts to detect, deter, and defend against foreign adversaries’ encroachments and attacks on the United States. Jeff has over a dozen combat deployments with special operations elements in the Middle East, and East, South, and Southeast Asia. His professional achievements include co-authoring a Tactical Signals Intelligence Handbook (2013), awarded the NSA Director’s Award in 2023, the NSA Brigadier General Ardisana Collector of the Year Award (2017), and the National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation (2017). He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the National Intelligence University with honors (Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society) and a Graduate degree in Security Studies from the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, where he was awarded the 2023 Cura Personalis award.

Martin Bell

Martin Bell is the Chief Financial Officer of the Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation and, as such, manages the financial health of the DIMF. He also serves as the President of Bell Consulting Services Corporation, a professional services company offering business and marketing plans and services. With years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, and advising, he brings deep expertise to the role of CFO. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Chicago.

Daniel Gray

Daniel Gray is the Foundation’s Director of Research. Mr. Gray is responsible for identifying families in need. He is also a detective with a Washington, DC area law enforcement agency and holds a Bachelor's degree from The Catholic University of America.

erin henderschedt

Erin Henderschedt, the Foundation’s Director of Ambassador Outreach, is a Naval Intelligence Flag Officer Spouse and a mom to a Marine Ground Intel officer. She is a writer, a parent educator, a humanities teacher, and a volunteer college prep writing coach with the ASYMCA. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and Russian Studies from The Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University and a Teacher Certification from the University of Missouri. Erin grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and made homes for her family of six in 15 houses on three continents, including three Attaché tours in Beijing, China, and one in Taipei, Taiwan. She has taught in seven schools in four countries. Her award-winning writing and editing work has appeared online, in print magazines, and in books.

MICHAEL WERTHEIMER

As a career Intelligence Professional, Dr. Michael Wertheimer has been at the forefront of crucial global issues for three decades. He was the Research Director of the National Security Agency and led over 500 civilian scientists in the advancement of cryptology, cyber security, trusted systems, big-data collection and processing, intelligence analysis, and high-performance computing. Dr. Wertheimer served as an Assistant Deputy Director for Analysis in Office of the Director of National Intelligence and oversaw efforts to bring increased depth and accuracy to analysis. He launched A-Space, a Time Magazine Best Invention of 2008 dubbed the “Facebook for Spies,” and the Library of National Intelligence. Dr. Wertheimer was awarded both the Director of National Intelligence Reform Medal and the Director of National Intelligence Achievement Medal. From 2015-2018 Dr. Wertheimer was Managing Director for Cyber Security Strategy at Morgan Stanley, Michael led all facets of the firm’s technology and information risk strategic portfolio. He is the chief architect of the firm’s defense in depth network architecture and led a small team of world-class cyber professionals responsible for threat hunting and adversarial pursuit. Dr. Wertheimer currently serves as a Senior Advisor to The Chertoff Group and as a Senior Advisor to BlueVoyant. LLC. Dr. Wertheimer received BA degrees, Magna cum Laude, in Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of Rochester in 1979. He received his MA degree in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1982. On a graduate fellowship from the National Security Agency, Dr. Wertheimer completed his Ph.D. in Mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania in 1986. He stepped down from his position as Board Member of the DIMF in 2025.

KATRINA McFARLAND

With over 30 years of government service, Katharina (Katrina) McFarland is widely recognized as a leading subject-matter expert on government procurement. She serves on the board of directors of SAIC, Chairman of the Board of Army Research and Development at the National Academies of Science, Commissioner of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, and as a Director on the Procurement Round Table. She was previously the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics & Technology). She is an accredited Materials, Mechanical, Civil and Electronics Engineer. She has received an Honorary Doctoral of Engineering from the University of Cranfield, United Kingdom; the Presidential Meritorious Executive Rank Award, the Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service Award, the Department of the Navy Civilian Tester of the Year Award, and the Navy and United States Marine Corps Commendation Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service. She stepped down from her position as Board Member of the DIMF in 2021.

MICHAEL MAPLES

Mike Maples has over 30 years of military experience to the Board of Directors of the DIMF. He served as the 16th Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and commanded the Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance for U.S. Strategic Command. General Maples received numerous military and foreign decorations, including the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal. Mike currently serves on the Board of Hexagon U.S. Federal; is the President of the National War College Alumni Association; and is an original member of the Elbe Group, a U.S. - Russia forum, sponsored by the Belfer Center at Harvard University. General Maples stepped down from the DIMF Board in 2023.

Edward Marshall

Edward “Eddie” Marshall is the Global Head of the Family Office and HNW Group at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm. Prior to joining Dentons, he helped build and grow the family office practices at Boston Private, Citi Private Bank, and Credit Suisse. He began his career in the public sector working for the federal government in the United States and abroad.  In addition to his service to the DIMF, he is a Board Member for Americas Warrior Partnership, a non-profit focused on ending veteran suicide. Edward earned his MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and has a BS in human biology from Michigan State University.

LTg robert p. “bob” ashley, jr. (ret)

Lieutenant General Robert P. Ashley Jr. served as the 21st Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency from October 2017 to October 2020, leading global defense intelligence collection and analysis that supported combatant commands, defense planners, and national leaders. Previously, as the U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2, he advised the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff on intelligence, counterintelligence, and security. Over a distinguished career he commanded at multiple echelons and completed operational tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. His leadership emphasized joint and coalition intelligence operations, analytic tradecraft, and modernization of defense analysis.

Bob is co-CEO of Touchstone Futures and CEO of Ashley GLS. He serves on the Advisory Board of Peraton and as a Principal at Pallas Advisors. Bob is also an Adjunct Fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).

david m. cattler

David M. Cattler recently concluded a 35-year career in U.S. national security, most recently serving as Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). In that role, he led a $3.2B enterprise of more than 15,000 personnel across 174 locations, overseeing government-wide personnel security, industrial security, and clearance reform.

Previously, he was NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence and Security, where he united over 80 organizations from 32 nations to strengthen allied intelligence sharing and readiness. Earlier assignments included service at the White House as Deputy Assistant to the President for Regional Affairs, senior leadership positions in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and multiple roles at the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Throughout his career, David has been recognized for his leadership in building high-trust teams, modernizing institutions, and strengthening transatlantic security. He remains committed to serving the defense intelligence community and is honored to support the Foundation’s mission of providing educational opportunities to the families of fallen colleagues.

VADM LOWELL “JAKE” JACOBY (RET)

Lowell (Jake) Jacoby has served in senior leadership positions within industry and the Department of Defense.  He retired from the Navy in 2005 as Director, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral (VADM).

From 2006 to 2015 he was an Executive Vice President at CACI International Inc. serving in a variety or roles to include Business Group Manager for CACI's Intelligence Group and strategist for the company's growth in the intelligence and homeland security markets.  

On active duty he led three major commands and was the senior intelligence officer at the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Navy as Director of Naval Intelligence and Joint Staff.  His tenure as Director of Intelligence on the Joint Staff encompassed the 9/11 attacks and subsequent combat operations in Afghanistan.  His tenure at DIA was dominated by continuation of combat operations in Afghanistan and the early phases of combat operations in Iraq.  

 VADM Jacoby has served in a variety of senior roles with AFCEA International, its Intelligence Committee and the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA).  His extensive pro bono involvement also includes an advisory role with the University of Maryland School of Public Policy.  He is a regular participant in national security related conferences and symposia and is active in mentoring young intelligence professionals.

ltg mary legere (ret)

Lieutenant General Mary A. Legere served as the U.S. Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (G-2) from 2012 to 2016, leading the Army Intelligence Corps and advising senior leaders on global intelligence, counterintelligence, and security operations. She previously commanded the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) and the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade, and served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence for Multi-National Force-Iraq. Her career has focused on modernization of land-force intelligence, talent management, and the integration of cyber and multi-domain operations.

Following her military service, Mary joined Accenture Federal Services where she serves as Managing Director, Global Defense. She also serves as an advisor to the Military Cyber Professionals Association (MCPA).

hon ron s. moultrie

The Honorable Ronald S. Moultrie served as Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (USD(I&S)) from June 1, 2021 to February 2024. In this role he advised the Secretary of Defense on intelligence, counterintelligence, and security and exercised authority, direction, and control over DoD intelligence and security components, including NSA, DIA, NGA, NRO, DCSA, and the Service intelligence elements. Ron also served on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board and the President’s Intelligence Oversight Board.

A career senior executive, Mr. Moultrie previously held leadership roles at CIA, NSA, and ODNI and helped drive enterprise modernization, workforce development, and security reform across the Defense Intelligence and Security enterprise. Earlier in his public service he supported sensitive reconnaissance and space initiatives. He now advises government and industry on strategy, risk, and innovation.

Ron is a sought-after consultant and serves on the board of directors at LeoLabs, Nightwing, and the National Cryptologic Foundation.

GEN Paul m. nakasone (RET)

General Paul M. Nakasone concluded nearly 40 years of service in February 2024 after leading the nation’s cyber forces as Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, and serving concurrently as Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service (2018–2024). He previously commanded U.S. Army Cyber Command and led cyber and intelligence formations in multiple theaters. Widely credited with institutionalizing the concept of persistent engagement, he strengthened whole-of-government defenses against foreign cyber threats and advanced integration of cyber, intelligence, and operations. A native of Minnesota, he is a graduate of Saint John’s University with advanced degrees from the University of Southern California, the National Intelligence University, and the U.S. Army War College.

Paul is the Founding Director of Vanderbilt University’s new Institute of National Security and holds a Research Professorship within Vanderbilt’s School of Engineering. He also serves on the board of trustees of Saint John’s University, his alma mater, and on the board of directors of WitnessAI and OpenAI.

LT GEN MARY O’BRIEN (RET)

Mary O’ Brien is the founder of a consulting firm that advises clients on transformational technology integration, geopolitical risk, and navigating the defense sector. She also serves on the advisory boards for several technology companies.

Mary retired as lieutenant general after serving 34 years in the Air Force and served in several key intelligence leadership roles, including as the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance and Cyber Effects Operations (A2/6), and as the U.S. Cyber Command Director of Intelligence (J2). Her career was defined by dedication to the Defense Intelligence Enterprise workforce and a commitment to advancing the nation’s security through technology. Throughout her service, she advocated for policy changes to improve the readiness, retention, and quality of life for service members and their families. As an innovator, she pioneered advancements in the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles, networked weapons, and advanced intelligence sensors.

VADM JEFF TRUSSLER (RET)

Jeff Trussler is an independent consultant in national security affairs supporting organizations involved in defense, intelligence, and advanced technology under Team Trussler LLC. He also serves on the board of directors for Areté, Systematic Inc. US, and the Naval Submarine League.

Jeff completed a 39-year career in the US Navy where he served as a submarine and nuclear power officer for most of his career before transitioning to intelligence, information warfare, and advanced technology development.

He commanded the ballistic missile submarine USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738), Task Force SIX NINE in Naples, Italy where he was in charge of US Navy and allied undersea operations in the European and African theaters, and the Undersea Warfighting Development Center responsible for innovation, technological, and tactical development. He finished his Navy career as a Vice Admiral serving as the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare and as the 68th Director of Naval Intelligence.