Name: William R. Crist
Home City: Tualatin
Business Position: Retired
Civilian Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence University of Oregon; Bachelor of Science Degree University of Oregon
Organizations/Clubs/Philanthropies: Association of the US Army, US Army War College Foundation (Life Member) Reserve Officer Association (Life Member), Retired Military Police Officers Association
Military Retirement Date, Date of Rank, Service: 12 June 1998, 13 September 1991, US Army Reserve
Name of Spouse and Children: Wife- Susan
Army Reserve Ambassador William R. Crist retired as a Colonel with 29 years in the United States Army and Army Reserve. He served in a number of key leadership and staff positions including Brigade Commander of three separate brigades, Chief of Staff, Assistant Chief of Staff G-3, Battalion Commander, Assistant G-3, Battalion S2/3, Secretary to the General Staff (SGS), Assistant G-1, Provost Marshal, Company Commander, Platoon Leader and MP Station Commander.
He is a graduate of the US Army War College (CSC), Command
And General Staff College, Military Police Officer Basic Course, designated a Distinguished Military Graduate, University of Oregon ROTC.