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Leadership/Staff

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Gen. John F. Kelly
Vice Admiral Joseph D. Kernan
Ambassador Carmen Martinez
Major General Joseph P. DiSalvo
Deputy Commander for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs Bio Photo:  Brig. Gen. Ricky L. Waddell
Sergeant Major Eric J Geressy

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. 

J1 Bio Photo: Navy Capt. Hui K. Pak, Director, Manpower and Personnel J2 Bio Photo: Brig. Gen. Linda R. Urrutia-Varhall, Director of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance J3 Bio Photo: Coast Guard Rear Adm. Vincent B. Atkins J4 Bio Photo: Marine Col. Mark R. Hollahan J5 Bio Photo: Brigadier General Mark C. Nowland, Director, Strategy, Policy and Plans J6 Bio Photo, COLONEL MARIA B. BARRETT, Director Communication Systems J7 Bio Photo: REAR ADMIRAL GEORGE W. BALLANCE, Director of Theater Engagement <br> J8 Bio Photo: Mr. David Thiede, Director, J-8 Resources and Assessments J9 Bio Photo: Dr. Vic Ramdass
 
Navy Capt. Hui K. Pak, Director
 
Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda R. Urrutia-Varhall, Director​
 
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Vincent B. Atkins, Director 
 
Marine Col. Mark R. Hollahan, Director
 
Air Force Brigadier Gen.  Mark C. Nowland, Director​
 
Army Col. Maria B. Barrett, Director​

 

 
Navy Rear Adm. George W. Ballance, Director​

 

 
Mr. David Thiede, Director ​

 

 
Dr. Vic Ramdass, Director​
 

 

 

 Other staff sections

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