The Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management Welcomes a New Commandant - Brief Article

DISAM Journal, Fall, 2001

Dr. Ronald H. "Ron" Reynolds assumed his duties as the Commandant, Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management on September 14, 2001. Recently retired from the U.S. Air Force after more than 25 years' service, Dr. Reynolds served as Director of Air Force Training at the U.S. Military Training Mission, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1996-1998) and Chief of Instruction, International Officer School, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. In addition to Saudi Arabia, he saw overseas duty in Tegucigalpa, Honduras (1984) and Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea (1988). His other assignments include tours of duty with the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps at the University of North Carolina, Officers Training School, and locations including Port Austin Air Force School, Michigan; Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi; and Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. His military awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4 OLC), Air Force Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Joint Service Achievement Medal, and the Air Force Achievement Medal (2 OLC).

Dr Reynolds holds a Doctorate of Public Administration from the University of Alabama (2001), a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1995), a Master of Arts in business management from Webster University (1984), and a Bachelor of General Studies from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (1979).

The Commandant's position at DISAM was converted from a military billet to a civilian position following the departure of the previous commandant, COL Judy-Ann Carroll, USA.