Senator Ron Watson has over 30 years of experience in strategic business and program management, with a strong track record of driving organizational improvements. He has held key management positions at IBM Global Services, Lockheed Martin Mission Systems, and MCR, LLC.

Dr. Watson holds a Ph.D. in Systems Science and degrees in Advanced Technology, Electrical Engineering, and Business Administration. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). A former U.S. Army Signal Officer, he served for 15 years, leaving as a Major in 2006, with leadership roles in communications training and military unit support.