Lieutenant Colonel Branson Rector, USA (Ret.), is the Principal of Rector & Associates, a strategic advisory firm specializing in leadership development, AI integration, and operational logistics in complex environments.
LTC Rector brings over 40 years of military leadership and humanitarian operations experience. His recent work focused on strategic planning and operational logistics for disaster response and humanitarian assistance missions across Latin America and the Caribbean. He contributed to the success of earthquake recovery efforts in Haiti by ensuring the seamless integration of logistics, sustainment, and interagency collaboration to support affected communities.

Distinguished Academic Credentials:

• Master of Arts, National Security & Strategic Studies, U.S. Naval War College
• The Naval War College educates future leaders at the strategic and operational levels
• Master of Public Administration, Seattle University
• Graduate Certificate, Disaster Management, University of South Florida
• AI Leadership Certification (in progress), Stanford University
• Focused on organizational AI integration and ethical implementation

Professional Licenses:

• U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master Mariner (100-Ton)
• Ocean Therapy Practitioner

LTC Rector’s work uniquely combines rigorous academic training with field-tested operational expertise. At Rector & Associates, he leads strategic engagements in neuroleadership, AI integration, change management, logistics planning, and disaster response—serving clients who face high-stakes challenges in uncertain environments.
Beyond consulting, Branson serves as President of Veterans Ocean Adventures, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing therapeutic water programs to veterans in South Florida, and is actively involved in international development work through CIFAL Miami.