Robert Leo Prestel (born February 11, 1936) is an American intelligence official and mathematician [1] who was Deputy Director of the National Security Agency from 1990 to 1994, during which time he was the highest ranking civilian in the agency.[2] Prestel joined the NSA in 1962 and held many positions prior to being appointed as deputy director, including Director of Education and Training from Deputy Director for Research and Engineering.[3] Among other positions Prestel has served in include trustee for the Institute for Defense Analyses and on the Board of Directors of WJ Communications.[3] He currently serves as trustee emeritus of Institute for Defense Analyses.[3]
Robert L. Prestel | |
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| 13th Deputy Director of the National Security Agency | |
| In office 29 July 1990 – 1 February 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald R. Young |
| Succeeded by | William P. Crowell |
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| Born | Robert Leo Prestel February 11, 1936 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Residence | Maryland |
| Profession | intelligence and security consultant, intelligence official, former mathematics professor |
Awards Prestel has received for his service to the intelligence community include the President's Distinguished Executive Award in 1988; the Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award in 1988; and the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal in 1991.[3]
References
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- ^ a b c d Robert L. Prestel. "Robert Prestel: Executive Profile & Biography – Businessweek". Investing.businessweek.com. Retrieved 2013-06-19.[dead link]