Thomas Monheim

Thomas Monheim is a former US intelligence official with over three decades of service, including military and civilian roles.
- Began career as a Judge Advocate in the US Air Force, retiring as a Colonel from the US Air Force Reserve.
- Served as General Counsel of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Deputy General Counsel at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Senior Legal Counsel at the National Counterterrorism Center, Associate Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice, and Associate Counsel to the President at the White House.
- Earned distinguished awards including the Presidential Meritorious Executive Award, Director of National Intelligence Exceptional Service Award, Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star.
- Graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, University of California Los Angeles School of Law, and National War College.

Thomas Monheim has been associated with UAP-related government activities as Inspector General of the US Intelligence Community.
- Served as Acting IC Inspector General from April 2020 and permanent Inspector General from October 2021 until January 2025, confirmed by the Senate.
- Briefed House Oversight Committee's national security subcommittee on UAPs following whistleblower claims.
- Received UAP whistleblower complaint deemed “urgent and credible.”

His involvement with UAP investigation efforts reflects the increasing participation of senior intelligence community professionals in addressing the phenomenon through official channels.
- Led the Office of the IC IG to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness, and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Chaired the Intelligence Community Inspectors General Forum.
- Currently serves as Global Executive Director, Compliance Investigations & Ombuds at GE Aerospace.