List of DSS directors Name Term Dates Notes David C. Fields 1985–1986 Louis Schwartz, Jr. 1986–1988 Clark M. Ditmer 1988–1993 Mark E. Mulvey 1993–1996 Gregorie Bujac 1996–1998 Peter E. Bergin 1998–2003 Joe D. Morton 2003–2007 son of former DSS Director Gregory B. Starr 2007–2009 Patrick D. Donovan 2009 Jeffrey W. Culver 2009–2011 Scott Bultrowicz 2011–2012 Gregory B. Starr Feb 1, 2013 - November 17, 2013 Was reappointed as director on February 1, 2013 to enable him to serve as acting Assistant Secretary pending formal nomination and confirmation. Bill Miller April 14, 2014–July 27, 2017 Christian J. Schurman November 28, 2017–May 31, 2019?