Dr. Kingston Parker is the Chairman of Intelligence Oversight Board, reporting directly to the President, who is also his friend. Both graduated in the top twenty of their class at Annapolis.
Kingston is an artist as well as a talented musician. He is a grand master in chess and is the author of four books dealing with philosophy and politics. He has an overwhelming presence combined with a towering intelligence but lives a life that is secretive, preferring to avoid the media spotlight. He is the perfect head for the Atlas project as he is adept at being both a diplomat and philosopher, depending on which is necessary. His skill in diplomacy allows him to successfully mediate the high strung ideals and inputs of men who work for him, making him a great candidate for the position he holds at the head of Atlas.