Who was the original commander of the death star?

The original commander of the Death Star was Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin. He played a key role in the Imperial forces and was appointed by Emperor Palpatine to oversee the operation of the Death Star, the Empire's superweapon. Tarkin is best known for his ruthless tactics and his pivotal role in the destruction of Alderaan in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope."