Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Keron O BURRELL, joined the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Third Battalion the Jamaica Regiment (National Reserve) in 2004. Lt Col BURRELL is a proud member of intake 04/01. He has held numerous military appointments throughout his career. These appointments include, but not limited to; Battalion Military Transport and Logistics Officer, Battalion Adjutant, Brigade Administration and Personnel Officer, and is currently the Commanding Officer of the Third Battalion, the Jamaica Regiment, (National Reserve).
With over two (2) decades of service in the JDF, Lt Col BURRELL has attended a number of professional development courses to include the Joint Command and Staff Programme (Canadian Forces College); Advanced Command and Staff Course (United Kingdom Defence Academy); and Military Auditing Course. He is the holder of a Bachelors of Science Degree in Economics and Accounting, and a Masters of Science (MSc) Degree in Accounting. Lt Col BURRELL has also received certification from the Jamaican Institute of Management (JIM). He is a Fellow of the International Compliance Association and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica and holds several certifications in the fields of Anti-Money laundering, Accounting and Fraud Investigation. Lt Col BURRELL has been awarded the Medal of Honour for Efficient Service, the Second Bar to the Medal of Honour for Efficient Service, Military Commendation Medal and Medal of Honour for General Service for operations in the local theatre.
In his civil capacity, Lt Col BURRELL is currently the Executive Director of the Financial Services Commission (FSC). Prior to taking the helm at FSC, he held several key appointments at the Bank of Jamaica. These appointments includes; Chief Prudential Officer; Deputy Division Chief, Regulations and Policy; Director and Assistant Director – Policy, Research, Methodology and Development; and Senior Analytical and Policy Officer.
Lieutenant Colonel Keron Oliver BURRELL is an avid reader and enjoys watching soccer and running in his spare time.