David M. Torres

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Assistant Director (SES), Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information at U.S. Secret Service

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

David M. Torres is a retired Assistant Director for the U. S. Secret Service, where he was a key intelligence officer overseeing strategic intelligence and threat assessments. He served on the protective details for Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership from Seton Hall University.

He has a long-standing parallel career in academia, serving as an adjunct professor for over 14 years at Seton Hall University and also teaching at American University. He is a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), indicating a strong interest in crisis intervention and emergency preparedness.

Unique Fact: He was responsible for protecting two U. S. Presidents, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, as part of the Presidential Protective Division.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Imaginative

Full Of Energy

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Threat Assessment
As Assistant Director, he had executive oversight for all protective intelligence investigations, threat assessments, and mitigation efforts for the U. S. Secret Service.
Leadership & Education
Holds a doctorate in Education Leadership from Seton Hall University and has been an adjunct professor for over 14 years, teaching courses on leadership and policy.
Strategic Intelligence
His career culminated in leading the Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information, interfacing with the entire U. S. intelligence community on behalf of the Secret Service.

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Work History

11-2022 - 2-2025
Assistant Director (SES), Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information at U.S. Secret Service
5-2020 - 11-2022
Deputy Assistant Director (SES), Strategic Intelligence & Information at U.S. Secret Service
4-2019 - 5-2020
Deputy Assistant Director (SES), Office of Human Resources, USSS HQ at U.S. Secret Service
9-2010 - 9-2024
Adjunct Professor, Department of Education at Seton Hall University
8-2019 - 12-2021
Adjunct Professor, School of Public Affairs - Justice, Law and Criminology at American University

Education

Doctor of Education - Ed.D from Seton Hall University
Key Executive Leadership - Senior Executive Service from American University

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