In Memoriam: James "Jim" Crown

CSIS mourns the death of James "Jim" Crown. Jim, and his parents Lester and Renee, have been long-time supporters and friends of CSIS. Jim was a towering figure in the world of business and of policy. Jim served as the chairman of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board, one of the premier advisory boards of the federal government, reporting exclusively to the president of the United States. He was a trusted and influential colleague in policy circles in Washington. His accidental death deprived us all of his leadership for many years to come. Despite his premature departure, he left a lasting contribution for a stronger and more secure America.