Statement by Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Michael Jackson on the Appointment of Tom Lockwood as Senior Advisor for Credentialing Interoperability

Release Date: April 4, 2007

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

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Lockwood as Senior Advisor for Credentialing Interoperability with the Department of Homeland Security’s Screening Coordination Office. In his new capacity, Tom will build on his pioneering success in developing common interoperable credentials for public and private sector first responders by working on key secretarial screening initiatives including fostering interoperability of credentialing systems for federal, state, and local governments.

Tom has served as director of the Office of National Capital Region Coordination since May 2004. He has played an invaluable role in overseeing and coordinating federal programs and strengthening ties with state, local and regional authorities in the National Capital Region. Tom has earned the respect of senior leadership throughout the department for his work to advance and execute the region’s domestic preparedness activities.

Prior to joining the department, Tom was the Homeland Security Advisor and Deputy Director of Maryland’s Office for Homeland Security where he served on several executive boards including the U.S. Attorney Maryland District’s Anti-Terrorism Task Force, Department of Homeland Security’s National Capital Region Senior Policy Group, Maryland Maritime Security Group, Maryland Terrorism Forum, Washington Council of Government’s National Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Council, and National Emergency Management Association’s Homeland Security Committee.

I am grateful for his service to the department and the American public, and I congratulate him on this promotion.

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