COL (R) Bill Edwards is a Senior Executive, Forbes Council Member, and co-author of the recently published memoir -- Inside Abu Ghraib. He has worked with several U.S.-based and international leaders in the engineering, software, and protective services industry and is often sought out for podcast interviews and formal speaking engagements across the country. 

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Bill retired from the military in 2018 and offers over 34 years of leadership spanning the private and government sectors. He is known for his creativity, agility, and complex problem-solving skills. Bill has been recognized throughout his career as an influential leader, always capable of delivering real-world financial and operational results.

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In 2022, Bill additionally launched a new consultancy, Phoenix 6 Consulting, L.L.C. (P6). Phoenix 6 offers its clients nationally renowned expertise in drone and airspace threat mitigation security advisement and virtual education opportunities via several drone-focused training certification programs. For more information, please visit www.phoenix6consulting.com.