Leadership/Staff

Click on the photos below to view biographies 

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Gen. John F. Kelly   Commander	Vice Adm. Joseph D. Kernan  Military Deputy Commander	Ambassador Carmen Martinez Civilian Deputy to the Commander	Maj. Gen. Joseph P. DiSalvo Chief of Staff	Brig. Gen. Ricky L. Waddell Deputy Commander for Mobilization & Reserve Affairs	CSM William B. Zaiser    Command Senior Enlisted Leader ​

Directorates and Staff

Directorates are the functional divisions within SOUTHCOM. Each directorate is charged to support or manage an aspect of the mission.  Click on the links below to learn more about each directorate. 

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J1 Manpower   Navy Capt. Hui K. Pak, Director	J2 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance   Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda R. Urrutia-Varhall, Director​	J3 Operations   Coast Guard Rear Adm. Vincent B. Atkins, Director	J4 Logistics   Marine Col. Mark R. Hollahan, Director	J5 Strategy, Policy, and Plans   Air Force Brigadier Gen.  Mark C. Nowland, Director​	J6 Communication Systems   Army Col. Maria B. Barrett, Director​	J7 Theater Engagement   Navy Rear Adm. George W. Ballance, Director​	J8 Resources & Assessments   Mr. David Thiede, Director ​	J9 Partnering   Dr. Vic Ramdass, Director​

 Other staff sections

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Congressional Affairs   Elizabeth Gonzales, Chief	SOUTHCOM Inspector General   Air Force Col. John Neal, Inspector General	Staff Judge Advocate   Marine Col. Daniel J. Lecce, SOUTHCOM Staff Judge Advocate	Public Affairs   Army Col. Gregory Julian Chief, Public Affairs ​	Chaplain    Navy Capt. Ronnie King, SOUTHCOM Chaplain