Independent Director
Exelon Corporation
Admiral Richard W. Mies, USN (Ret.) completed a distinguished 35-year career in the U.S. Navy. He commanded U.S. Strategic Command for four years prior to retirement. His staff positions included duty on the staff of Commander in Chief, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, Executive Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Naval Operations (Undersea Warfare), Chief of Staff to Commander Submarine Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet, and Director Strategic Target Plans and Deputy Director Plans and Policy on the staff of Commander in Chief, U. S. Strategic Command. In addition to unit and service awards, his decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal (two awards), Legion of Merit (four awards), National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy Commendation Medal (four awards), Navy Achievement Medal, and Secretary of Energy Gold Medal. He graduated first in his class with highest honors from the U. S. Naval Academy and holds a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in mechanical engineering and mathematics. He has completed post-graduate education at Oxford University, England, the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and Harvard University and holds a master's degree in government administration and international relations, and has received an Honorary Doctorate of Law degree from the University of Nebraska. His professional education includes the Flag Officers' Capstone course, the program for Senior Executives in National and International Security at Harvard University, and the Joint Flag Officer Warfighting course. Following retirement from the Navy, Mies served as a Senior Vice President and Deputy Group President of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hicks and Associates, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of SAIC. He presently serves as the CEO and President of The Mies Group, LTD.
