GWA - Key Persons


Ben W. Purcell - COO

Job Titles:
  • COO
Executive level, intelligence professional with over 30 years of experience in international intelligence, counterintelligence, security, counterterrorism and law enforcement. Strong leadership, motivational, management and interpersonal skills. Seasoned, politically savvy and comfortable in international, multi-lateral, bi-lateral and United Nations forums. U.S. Intelligence Community Core Qualified by the Director of National Intelligence and Joint Certified by the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Rick Halbleib - President

Job Titles:
  • President
As the President of Global Watchmen Associates (GWA), Rick Halbleib provides strategic vision to corporate leaders on intelligence, national defense, and cyber security issues through the development of cutting-edge technology, identification of best government practices, and leadership/intelligence education/training. His goal is to bridge communication between private and government sectors to create the next level of intelligence sharing and protect the nation against threats on a global stage. Rick is a seasoned senior executive with more than 44 years' federal military/civilian experience leading intelligence and security operations around the world. As President at GWA, Rick is charged with advancing the company's long-term vision and global operations, as well as the strategy and acceleration of GWA's commercial efforts as the company continues to scale and expand internationally.