Gary Mead

Mr. Mead has specialized experience in immigration policy and enforcement, budget management, human resources and training.

Prior to joining Powhatan Group, Mead served as the former Executive Associate Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, under the Department of Homeland Security, where he was responsible for overseeing a $2.5 billion budget and leading 8,395 employees. In this role, Mead promoted public safety and national security by removing national security threats and ensuring safe and effective custody management for more than 30,000 illegal aliens. Mr. Mead was a member of the Senior Executive Service for more than 25 years.

Mead also served as the former Assistant Director of the U.S. Marshals Service where he was responsible for Prisoner Operations, Asset Forfeiture, JPATS, Management and Budget, Human Resources and the U.S. Marshals Service Training Academy. Previously, Mead was also a private self-employed criminal justice and immigration consultant. Mr. Mead is the recipient of two presidential rank awards.