Colonel Lee M. Bruner III currently serves as the 21st Program Manager for Abrams Tank Systems. A seasoned leader and acquisition professional, he brings more than 23 years of distinguished service in the United States Army. His career spans key roles in combat operations, reconnaissance, strategic planning and defense acquisition. He has led complex, high visibility programs dedicated to delivering advanced, reliable, and cost effective capabilities to the Warfighter.

COL Bruner holds a B.B.A. in Marketing from Howard University, an M.B.A. in Information Systems from Troy University, and an M.S. in National Security and Resource Strategy from the National Defense University’s Eisenhower School.

Beyond his military responsibilities, COL Bruner remains deeply engaged in service and community leadership. He is an active member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., and serves on the Barber Scotia College Board of Trustees; the Howard University Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Board of Visitors; and the Boards of Directors for both the N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art and Beta Omega Social Services.