Meet William

Mr. Thornberry offers extensive government, defense, and national security expertise shaped by more than two decades of service in the U.S. Congress. His leadership on the Armed Services and Intelligence Committees and continuing involvement with a number of organizations provides deep insight into defense policy, procurement, cybersecurity and government oversight.

His experience in legislative oversight, coupled with public company board service, strengthens the Board’s governance capabilities and enhances its ability to oversee delivery of mission-critical solutions supporting national security priorities.

Mr. Thornberry represented the 13th district of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 1995 to January 2021. Throughout his time in Congress, he was on the Armed Services Committee, serving as chairman from January 2015 to January 2019 and becoming its ranking member in January 2019. Mr. Thornberry also served on the House Intelligence Committee for 14 years and chaired the Cyber Task Force in 2011. Earlier in his career, Mr. Thornberry served in the State Department during the Reagan Administration, was a congressional staffer on Capitol Hill, and practiced law in Amarillo, Texas. 

Since leaving government, Mr. Thornberry continues to work at the intersection of national security, technology and policy with several companies, think tanks and non-profit organizations.  He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and previously served on the Defense Innovation Board.

Mr. Thornberry brings exceptional government and national security expertise to our Board, strengthening the Company’s ability to address complex challenges. His distinguished tenure in Congress, coupled with deep knowledge of defense policies, government operations and procurement processes equips him with unique insights for navigating governmental landscapes. Mr. Thornberry’s involvement and expertise overseeing cybersecurity-related risks at the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security and in the intelligence community, as well as his strategic vision and experience serving on public company boards  amplify his governance abilities and elevate the Board’s capacity to oversee the Company’s delivery of innovative solutions in support of national security objectives. Mr. Thornberry is a member of the Compensation, Culture and People Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.