J. Michael Kretzer, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is Technical Director, Air Force Information Operations Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. In this position, Mr. Kretzer assists the commander by providing technical guidance and reviewing, evaluating and formulating policies, and developing concepts and objectives governing the mission of the center. The AFIWC is a subordinate unit of the Air Intelligence Agency and is responsible for executing the information warfare mission of the Air Force. The center develops, maintains and deploys information warfare, and command and control warfare capabilities supporting operations, campaign planning, and acquisition and testing. The center comprises more than 800 military and civilian personnel trained in operations, engineering, operations research, intelligence, radar technology, and communications and computer applications.

Mr. Kretzer entered civil service in November 1982 following seven years of active duty as an Air Force officer. He began his civilian career as an electronics engineer specializing in communications with Electronic Security Command at Kelly AFB. Mr. Kretzer has served at various positions within AIA and its predecessor units. His positions have included communications engineer, electronics engineer, program manager, division chief and director. Mr. Kretzer also served in the Air Force Reserve and retired in the rank of lieutenant colonel.