Awards & Recognition
★Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal (awarded twice)
★Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal (2)
★Legion of Merit (2)
★Meritorious Service Medal (5)
★Coast Guard Commendation Medal (2)
★Coast Guard Achievement Medal (4)
Notable Facts
→Served as TSA Administrator for over 7 years (2017-2025), the longest tenure in agency history
→Acted as Secretary of Homeland Security during Biden transition (Jan 20 - Feb 2, 2021)
→Retired U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral with 33 years of service, served as 26th Vice Commandant
→Led major cybersecurity initiatives for aviation, pipeline, and rail industries
→Holds MBA from MIT and MPA from Columbia University
→Currently serves on FDD's Center for Cyber and Technology Innovation board
→Confirmed twice by U.S. Senate (2017 under Trump, 2022 under Biden)
→Oversaw TSA workforce of approximately 60,000 employees at 440+ airports