Assistant Secretary, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office
In January 2025, Mr. David Richardson began his appointment as the Assistant Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD). CWMD leads DHS efforts and coordinates with domestic and international partners to safeguard the United States against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
Mr. Richardson previously served as a United States Marine Corps ground combat officer. In uniform, he commanded artillery units, taught history at the George Washington University, strategy at the U.S. Army Field Artillery School, and Marine Corps Martial Arts. During the Long War, he served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Africa. Mr. Richardson was awarded for valor during combat operations.
Mr. Richardson hails from Waterford, Michigan. He received a B.S. in biology from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. A published novelist (War Story, Permuted Press, 2019), he lives in Northern Virginia with his two sons.