William J. Fallon A retired four-star Admiral with a distinguished 40-year career of military and strategic leadership, Admiral Fallon led U.S. and Allied forces in eight separate commands and played a leadership role in military and diplomatic matters at the highest levels of U.S. government. Former head of both U.S. Central Command and U.S. Pacific Command, he has worldwide experience in international, political and commercial affairs.

Owner of his own consulting and advisory business, William J. Fallon & Associates, LLC, he is a partner in Tilwell Petroleum, LLC. Admiral Fallon recently completed a year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Center for International Studies as a Robert E. Wilhelm Fellow and chairs the Center’s Advisory Board. He is a distinguished Fellow at the Center for Naval Analyses and is a member of the U.S. Secretary of Defense Science Board. Admiral Fallon holds an A.B. and an honorary Ph.D. from Villanova University as well as an M.A. in International Studies from Old Dominion University. He is a graduate of the Naval War College and the National War College.