James R. McDonough
- Writer
James R. McDonough is the current director of the Florida Office of
Drug Control. A Brooklyn native, he graduated from both MIT and West
Point and served as an Army officer in Vietnam. He rose to the rank of
colonel before retiring and taking a series of national positions in
drug law enforcement and security. He worked under the national drug
czar before becoming the drug czar of Florida in 1999. Platoon Leader
was one of three books he wrote.
