Admiral William H. Douglas was a naval officer who served in the United States McRaven (United States) Make Your Bed is the #1 New York Times bestselling book, and Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations is the #1 New York Times bestselling author. He commanded at every level during his 37 years as a Navy SEAL. His final appointment as Commander of all United States Naval Forces was as a Four-Star Admiral.

Forces of Special Operations. From 2015 to 2018, he served as the Chancellor of the University of Texas System after retiring from the Navy. He and his wife, Georgeann, now reside in Austin, Texas.