Johnny Cochran, a retired U.S. Army colonel and a former congressional fellow who provided advice and assistance to Sen. Mike Rounds, currently serves as Vice President of Strategic Engagements at the San Diego-based company Shield AI. There he is responsible for helping Shield AI develop partnerships with government agencies and with other businesses to acquire opportunities.  COL Johnny Cochran has over 25 years of service with the Army. Most recently, he had the honor of serving as a direct report to the Secretary of Defense, as the Director of the DoD Close Combat Lethality Task Force (CCLTF). He serves on our board as well as, Operation Renewed Hope Foundation, dedicated to ending Veteran Homelessness. Johnny is a graduate from Occidental College, commissioned into the service through the University of California, Los Angeles and studied at the prestigious National War College to receive a degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. Johnny also holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Webster University.