Pete Gaynor
Pete Gaynor | |
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Acting United States Secretary of Homeland Security | |
In office January 12, 2021 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Deputy | Ken Cuccinelli (acting) |
Preceded by | Chad Wolf (acting) |
Succeeded by | David Pekoske (acting) |
Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency | |
In office January 16, 2020 – January 12, 2021 Acting: March 8, 2019 – January 16, 2020 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Brock Long |
Succeeded by | Deanne Criswell |
Deputy Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency | |
In office October 11, 2018 – January 16, 2020 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Succeeded by | Daniel Kaniewski (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Peter Thomas Gaynor 1958 (age 65–66) Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Education | Community College of Rhode Island Rhode Island College (BA) Naval War College (MA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1977–2007 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Peter Thomas Gaynor (born 1958) is an American
Gaynor assumed the role of Acting
Education
Gaynor, who grew up in Warwick, Rhode Island, graduated from
Career
Gaynor served in the
From March 2008 to December 2014, Gaynor was the director of the Providence Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security.[8] A colleague there describes him as being prepared for anything and respectful of the chain of command because of his military experience.[9]
From January 2015 to October 2018, Gaynor was the director of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA).[10] During that time, RIEMA responded to numerous small and large disasters, including one presidentially declared disaster and at least seven pre-existing active federal disasters. Gaynor oversaw response and recovery efforts to blizzards, floods, tropical storms and public health emergencies. He also coordinated evacuations, mass care, special events, and school safety.[11]
FEMA
Gaynor was confirmed by the Senate on October 11, 2018, as the deputy administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).[12]
On March 8, 2019, when Administrator
Acting Secretary
With the resignation of
References
- ^ AP (January 11, 2021). "Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf resigning citing 'recent events'". ABC7 Chicago. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ AP (January 11, 2021). "Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf resigning citing 'recent events'". ABC7 Chicago. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Megan Cassella (January 20, 2021). "Biden names his acting Cabinet". Politico. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Reynolds, Mark. "R.I.-born Peter Gaynor, head of FEMA, was tested by crisis long before coronavirus pandemic". The Providence Journal. Archived from the original on May 18, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ Reynolds, Mark. "Who is Peter Gaynor, the Rhode Islander set to take over the Homeland Security Department?". The Providence Journal. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ "ELP alum, retired Marine, tapped for Deputy Administrator at FEMA". July 13, 2018. Archived from the original on January 15, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ "R.I. Marine Colonel Leads Emergency Response Operations for Providence". Government Technology. February 26, 2008.
- ^ "RI Native Peter Gaynor Confirmed as FEMA Administrator | U.S. Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island". www.reed.senate.gov. January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ Barr, Luke (March 25, 2020). "FEMA Chief prepared for COVID-19 challenge, former colleagues say". ABC News.
- ^ a b "Senate Confirms Gaynor to Lead FEMA on 81-8 Vote – Homeland Security Today". January 14, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ "Rhode Island native Pete Gaynor named FEMA administrator". International Code Council. January 15, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Gaynor named full-time FEMA administrator". WPRI. January 14, 2020.
- ^ "Open Letter from FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor". January 16, 2020.
- ^ Alvarez, Priscilla; Sands, Geneva (January 12, 2021). "Sudden change to Homeland Security leadership raises new worries at the worst possible time". CNN. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
External links
- Peter T. Gaynor biography at FEMA
- Appearances on C-SPAN