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The Secretary's Award for Leadership Excellence 2019

This award recognizes an individual and team who exemplify the Department of Homeland Security's leadership philosophy, principles, and core values of integrity, vigilance, and respect; demonstrated implementing practices, policies, products, opportunities and resources in an effort to put DHS "Employees First"; achieved results, inspired and motivated others by example to work collaboratively and creatively, and mentors personnel toward their highest potential.

Caption: <p>WASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2019) Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Acting Deputy DHS Secretary David Pekoski present the Leadership Excellence Award to Thomas J. Sullivan at the 2019 Secretary’s Award Ceremony at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. (DHS Photo by Tim D. Godbee/Released)</p>
WASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2019) Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Acting Deputy DHS Secretary David Pekoski present the Leadership Excellence Award to Thomas J. Sullivan at the 2019 Secretary’s Award Ceremony at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. (DHS Photo by Tim D. Godbee/Released) | View Original

Thomas J. Sullivan

United States Secret Service
Washington, D.C.

For steadfast leadership of the Uniformed Division of the U.S. Secret Service.

Caption: <p>WASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2019) Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Acting Deputy DHS Secretary David Pekoski present the Leadership Excellence Award to Willie Nunn at the 2019 Secretary’s Award Ceremony at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. (DHS Photo by Tim D. Godbee/Released)</p>
WASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2019) Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Acting Deputy DHS Secretary David Pekoski present the Leadership Excellence Award to Willie Nunn at the 2019 Secretary’s Award Ceremony at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. (DHS Photo by Tim D. Godbee/Released) | View Original

Willie Nunn

Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington, D.C.

For keen vision and calm leadership, adeptly guiding FEMA’s response to 2018 natural disasters in Hawaii and Alaska.

Caption: <p>WASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2019) Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Acting Deputy DHS Secretary David Pekoski present the Leadership Excellence Award to the CISA Vulnerability Management and Coordination Team at the 2019 Secretary’s Award Ceremony at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. (DHS Photo by Tim D. Godbee/Released)</p>
WASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2019) Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Acting Deputy DHS Secretary David Pekoski present the Leadership Excellence Award to the CISA Vulnerability Management and Coordination Team at the 2019 Secretary’s Award Ceremony at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. (DHS Photo by Tim D. Godbee/Released) | View Original

CISA Vulnerability Management and Coordination Team

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Fairfax, Virginia

Kathleen E. Trimble
Jay G. Angus
Kwadwo Burgee
Eric M. Snyderman

For reducing risk from cyberattacks, providing tactical information to network defenders around the world through disclosure of cyber vulnerabilities.

Caption: <p>WASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2019) Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Acting Deputy DHS Secretary David Pekoski present the Leadership Excellence Award to the CBP San Diego Sector Foreign Operations Team at the 2019 Secretary’s Award Ceremony at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. (DHS Photo by Tim D. Godbee/Released)</p>
WASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2019) Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Acting Deputy DHS Secretary David Pekoski present the Leadership Excellence Award to the CBP San Diego Sector Foreign Operations Team at the 2019 Secretary’s Award Ceremony at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. (DHS Photo by Tim D. Godbee/Released) | View Original

CBP San Diego Sector Foreign Operations Team

U. S. Customs and Border Protection
San Diego, California

Carlos Aguilar
Leonardo Ayala
Ismael Beltran
Jesus C. Carrillo
Araceli Barba De La Cruz
Alejandro Martinez
Jesus L. Mercado
Felix I. Padilla
Hector A. Quintanilla
Arlene G. Rocha
Juan F. Salceda
Benjamin Urquidez
Jorge Vega-Torres

For operation of the Tijuana Command Center coordinating regional securities issues affecting the Baja California Region.

Last Updated: 05/08/2024
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