Jeffrey Jamar, Special Agent in charge of the San Antonio regional office of the FBI, served as the on-site commander during the Waco siege.
David Koresh was the leader of the Branch Davidians
Janet Reno was the Attorney General the time of the standoff. Most decisions regarding the standoff passed her desk for approval.
Byron Sage was one of the FBI negotiators who spoke with Koresh about releasing people from the compound and possibly ending the standoff.