In 2016, Mr. Steve Henry joined the TechSource as an independent consultant on national security and executive management issues, with more than 40 years of experience in nuclear and homeland security programs.
As the Director of Global Security at the Nevada National Security Site from August 2012 to January 2016, Mr. Henry was responsible for managing and executing the nonproliferation, counter-proliferation, counter-terrorism, nuclear emergency response, cyber warfare and the Intelligence Community programs. Mr. Henry provided leadership and management of four divisions and facilities within the Global Security Directorate including facilities located in California, Nevada, New York, and Washington DC, and the deployment of personnel in over 26 other nations.
From 2003 to 2012, Mr. Henry served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Matters (DASD/NM) in the Department of Defense. As the DASD, he was the point person for all things nuclear, including United States policy directives (on safety, security, use control, weapon effectiveness, logistics, accountability), and building international partnerships. From 2000 to 2003, Mr. Henry served as the Deputy Division Chief for Nuclear Weapons in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C.
From 1995 to 2000, Mr. Henry was the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Weapons Management at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in Washington, D.C. While at DOE, he was responsible for the creation and development of the Stockpile Life Extension Program, a groundbreaking new framework for refurbishing the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile.
Mr. Henry laid the foundation for his distinguished civil service career by serving over 21 years in the U.S. Army as a Field Artillery and a Nuclear Operations/Research and Development officer. Mr. Henry holds numerous educational degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Science from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Arts from the U.S. Naval War College.
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