Former NRO Director Joins Booz Allen As Vice President

As an officer in Booz Allen's national security practice, Hall will lead a strategic intelligence initiative to integrate activities across the firm's intelligence community clients.

"Keith Hall's stature in the national intelligence community is second to none, and we are very pleased he chose to join Booz Allen," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ralph W. Shrader. "In a time when our national security infrastructure is facing such important and difficult challenges, Keith's depth of experience and proven leadership will make a significant contribution to the support we provide for our clients."

Before joining Booz Allen, Hall devoted 32 years to public service in an intelligence career that culminated with his assignment as the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Space). He was nominated to that position by President Clinton, confirmed by the Senate, and retained by President Bush.

Prior to heading the NRO, Hall served as the Executive Director, Intelligence Community Affairs, leading the budget program assessment, policy development, and requirements for the Director of Central Intelligence, and as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. He also served as a Professional Staff Member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and as a budget examiner in the Office of Management and Budget.

He began his intelligence career in the US Army where he commanded two overseas operational intelligence units and served on the staff and faculty of the US Army Intelligence School.

Hall holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science from Alfred University, and a Masters of Public Administration from Clark University.