Byron Militello

• Leads investigations involving trade secret theft, intellectual property targeting, and foreign economic espionage in Iowa’s

agricultural, academic, and technology sectors.

• Conducts cybercrime investigations including network intrusions, data breaches, and online threat activity targeting critical

infrastructure.

• Manages national security threats directed at the energy and agriculture sectors, including attempts to compromise

biotechnology and advanced agricultural systems.

• Serves as the FBI Election Coordinator for the State of Iowa, directing statewide election security efforts and interagency

collaboration.

• Acts as the Iowa State University Campus Liaison Special Agent, strengthening research protection and academic partnerships.

• Founded the FBI Energy Security Working Group for Iowa and Nebraska, unifying energy and critical infrastructure partners.

• Builds extensive liaison relationships with private-sector, academic, and government partners.

• Served nearly one year as Acting Supervisor for the FBI Omaha Counterintelligence Squad.

• Represents the FBI in national security and cyber defense interagency groups.

• Conducted criminal investigations, patrol operations, and community policing in a high-activity suburban jurisdiction.

• Responded to emergency incidents, enforced laws, and provided protective services to residents and businesses.

• Worked with detectives, prosecutors, and multi-agency teams on felony and misdemeanor investigations.

• Trained in tactical response, crisis intervention, evidence handling, and officer safety.

• Enhanced community relations through safety and outreach programs.