Gil Kerlikowske

Former Commissioner, United States Customs and Border Protection

Gil Kerlikowske has a distinguished 40-year career as an urban law enforcement executive and leading the nation’s largest law enforcement organization. Appointed by President Obama, Mr. Kerlikowske has served as the only Senate-confirmed Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). 

Prior to his appointment to CBP, Mr. Kerlikowske served as the Senate-confirmed Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Additionally, Under the Clinton Administration, Mr. Kerlikowske was the Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Mr. Kerlikowske served as Chief of Police in Seattle and Buffalo. He was twice elected President of the Major Cities Chiefs Association, composed of the largest law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Canada. He is the recipient of numerous awards and recognition for his leadership and innovation.