Russell Travers

Russell E. Travers
Acting Director of the National Counterterrorism Center
In office
August 16, 2019 – March 18, 2020
Preceded byJoseph Maguire
Succeeded byLora Shiao (acting)
In office
December 24, 2017 – December 27, 2018
Preceded byNicholas Rasmussen
Succeeded byJoseph Maguire
Personal details
EducationCollege of William & Mary (BA)
George Washington University (MBA, JD)

Russell E. Travers is an American national security official who served as the deputy director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). Travers first took the role on November 13, 2017, and later became acting director. He resumed his duties as deputy on December 28, 2018, following Joseph Maguire's swearing in as NCTC director. Travers again became acting director on August 16, 2019, after Maguire became Acting Director of National Intelligence. He was dismissed on March 18, 2020.[1][2][3][4]

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  3. ^ Arciga, Julia (March 19, 2020). "Acting Head of National Counterterrorism Center Was Fired: Report". The Daily Beast. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
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