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NCS Names Bourdon as Chief, Technology and Programs Branch

Arlington VA, February 16, 2009 - The National Communications System today named Richard Bourdon as its Chief for Technology and Programs.

Prior to joining the NCS, Bourdon worked with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) as the Chief of the Commercial Satellite Services Branch. While there, he was responsible for leasing commercial satellite bandwidth for the Department of Defense and other government agencies.

From April 1969 until May 1992, Bourdon served as a career military enlisted communicator in the Navy, retiring as a Master Chief Radioman. During that time he served in a variety of communications positions both shipboard and ashore, worldwide. His last active duty position was on the Navy Staff, Satellite Branch, where he wrote and staffed the mission need statement and drafted the first budget submittal for the Navy’s Commercial Satellite Program.

After retiring from the Navy, Mr. Bourdon worked at COMSAT, and other commercial companies prior to joining DISA in October 2000.

Bourdon graduated from the University of Southern California in 1985 with a degree in computer systems applications.

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