Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Appointment of the Deputy Chief of Staff

Release Date: January 9, 2007

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: (202) 282-8010

I am pleased to announce my appointment of Adam Isles as Deputy Chief of Staff at the Department of Homeland Security. Adam has served ably as my counselor since the beginning of my tenure. He has also earned the respect of senior leadership throughout the department for his work to coordinate matters that cut-across multiple component agencies, ranging from aviation security to ports and border security, and international affairs.

Prior to joining the department, Adam served as counsel to the Assistant Attorney General within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice. Adam also served the White House on the National Security Council staff as a Director for International Economic Affairs. He is a Harvard Law School graduate and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Yale University. I am grateful for his service to the department and the American public, and I congratulate him on this promotion.

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