David G. Williams

Critical Infrastructure Protection Coordinator
Homeland Security State Administrative Agency

A resident of Ravenswood , West Virginia , David Williams started work for the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (HS SAA) in January 2008.  As Critical Infrastructure Protection Coordinator Dave’s primary responsibility is to coordinate efforts between governmental agencies and the private sector, to develop a comprehensive statewide plan to identify and protect critical infrastructure and key resources within the State of West Virginia .

Dave is a graduate from Ravenswood High School , Ravenswood , West Virginia and received an Associate degree from Marshall University .  He recently retired from the West Virginia State Police where he held various positions to include: Commander of Special Operations, Commandant of the State Police Training Academy , and Deputy Superintendent.  Dave retired with 25 years of service at the rank of Major.  In 2003, during his career with the West Virginia State Police Dave was awarded the Inspector General’s Integrity Award from the United States Department Health and Human Services.

Dave is a past President and Vice-President of the West Virginia Trooper’s Association where he also served on the Board of Directors. He is a past member of the Governor’s Committee of Crime, Delinquency and Corrections and also served as a member of the West Virginia Consolidated Retirement Investment Management Board.  Dave is currently serving as the treasurer of the Mountaineer’s Parents Club (Jackson County Chapter) and is Senior Warden at Grace Episcopal Church.