commander
Pronunciation:
/kəˈmandə//kəˈmɑːndə//kəˈmændɚ/noun
Definitions
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.
One who exercises control and direction over a group of persons.
A designation or rank in certain non-military organizations such as NASA and various police forces.