TSA 53-02
Tuesday, July 2, 2002
Contact: Nico Melendez
Phone: 202-385-1312
Secretary Mineta Names Federal Security Directors For Nine Airports
Washington -- U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta today announced the selection of federal security directors for airports in Newark, NJ; Ontario, CA; Jacksonville, FL; Raleigh-Durham, NC; Indianapolis, IN; Cleveland; Austin, TX; Los Angeles; and Honolulu.
“These FSDs will be our personal representatives, responsible for ensuring the safety of our skies and fulfilling the Transportation Department’s role in the war on terrorism.” Secretary Mineta said. “These experienced professionals will be on the front lines in the war on terrorism and are integral in implementing the TSA philosophy of first class security and first class customer service.”
Newark International Airport: Marcus Arroyo has been working in aviation security for many years and most recently served as the operations manager for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Security Integrated Product Team (SEIPT). In that capacity, Arroyo helped develop an operational equipment deployment plan, developed site survey plans, and coordinated and performed operation site surveys for the deployment of explosives detection systems (EDS) and explosives trace detection (ETD) equipment. Prior to becoming the operations manager for the SEIPT, he managed the FAA’s Eastern Region, Civil Aviation Security Division, which develops and coordinates area threat contingency plans for airports during high threat times. He has also assisted with the management of the FAA Europe, Africa and Middle East Region and has held many other positions within the ACS. A veteran of the Vietnam War and former Navy Seal, Arroyo holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Stockton State College.
Ontario International Airport: Richard R. Baker served over 20 years in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As the special agent in charge of the Sacramento Division, he supervised over 200 personnel and was responsible for managing the budget for the operation of the division. As an inspector at FBI headquarters, Baker led inspection teams to multiple field offices and headquarters entities to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations. As the special agent in charge in the Oklahoma City Division, he supervised a squad of special agents and maintained oversight of investigations in both criminal and intelligence programs. After the bombing of the Murrah Federal building in Oklahoma City, Baker was the on-scene commander during the preliminary hours of the disaster and established, organized and supervised investigations at the command post. Baker holds a Bachelor of Science in the administration of justice from Wichita State University, Wichita, KS.
Jacksonville International Airport: Paul A. Hackenberry served the in the United States Secret Service for almost 30 years before becoming the associate director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). In January 2002 he assumed the duties of FLETC’s acting director. Hackenberry’s last assignment with the Secret Service was as the special agent in charge of the Jacksonville, FL, field office. Prior to that he was the assistant director of the Secret Service’s Office of Investigations where his responsibilities included the oversight of approximately 3000 personnel in 140 field offices around the world. As the assistant special agent in charge of the Miami field office, he directed the expansion operation as the office grew from 20 to 135 employees. As the counterfeit squad leader of the Miami office, he directed the investigative and administrative activities that led to the seizure of approximately $50 million in counterfeit U.S. currency. One of Hackenberry’s first assignments was as a member of the protective detail of President Gerald Ford. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in English and speech from Shippensburg University.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport: Ronald J. Juhl retired from the United States Air Force this year after serving more than 30 years in uniform. Most recently Juhl commanded the 347th Support Group at Moody Air Force Base, GA, where he led over 1,000 service personnel. His responsibilities included management of security forces, fire and disaster response, personnel actions environmental compliance and communications systems. Prior to commanding the 347th, Juhl commanded the 89th Security Forces Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base, MD. In that capacity he commanded a selectively manned Presidential support squadron of over 400 men and women. He was responsible for the security of Andrews Air Force Base, the President, the Vice President and world and national leaders transiting the installation. Additionally, he was responsible for the worldwide security of Air Force-One and the entire U.S. Executive Fleet. Juhl also held a position in the Air Force as the Chief of the Security Branch at the U.S. Nuclear Command and Control System Support Staff where he was responsible for national-level oversight of nine federal departments and agencies involved in the U.S. nuclear weapons program. He holds a Master of Science in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from the University of Northern Colorado.
Indianapolis International Airport: Dick M. Suekawa has served with the United States Secret Service for over 25 years. He most recently served as the special agent in charge of the Minneapolis Field Office where his work with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies has proven effective in gaining support and assistance from the community. He previously served as an assistant special agent in charge of the Technical Security Division where he was tasked with supporting criminal investigations with covert and overt surveillance systems and plans. Suekawa has served on the protective details of Presidents Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and of Lady Bird Johnson, the former first lady. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Weber State College in zoology.
Los Angeles International Airport: David M. Stone is a former admiral in the United States Navy. His last assignment was in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as the director, environmental protection, safety and occupational health. He also served as the Navy’s representative to the Secretary of Defense’s Arctic Military Cooperation Council. Previously, he was assigned as the commander of the USS Nimitz Battle Group, where among his responsibilities he organized, trained and deployed the more than 5,000 sailors assigned. Other notable assignments included the deputy director of surface warfare, commander of NATO’s Standing Naval Force Mediterranean, chief of staff to the commander U.S. Sixth Fleet, commander U.S. Middle East Force and Destroyer Squadron Fifty and as commanding officer USS John Hancock (DD 981). He holds a Master of Science degree in management from Salve Regina University, a Master of Arts in national security and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College, a Master of Arts in national security affairs from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy.
Honolulu International Airport: Sidney A. Hayakawa recently left the Hawaii Department of Public Safety where he has served as deputy director of law enforcement since 1999. In that capacity he had responsibility for the supervision of all of the state’s correctional facilities as well as all state law enforcement functions. Specifically he had oversight responsibility for law enforcement and security services at the Honolulu International Airport. Prior to working for the state of Hawaii, Hayakawa served almost 30 years as an agent of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). While with the DEA he served in many capacities including as the agent in charge of the Honolulu District Office, as the assistant special agent in charge for domestic training division, Quantico, VA, and as the senior inspector in the Office of Professional Responsibility. Prior to working with the DEA he served as a police officer with the Honolulu Police Department. He holds and Associate of Science degree in police science from Honolulu Community College.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: Michael D. Scott has worked for the Texas Department of Public Safety for almost 30 years. Most recently he has served in a command/executive management position within the department. Since 1993, he has served as the chief of the Criminal Law Enforcement Division with responsibility for the management, supervision and direction of nearly 1,000 employees. He previously held the title of commander, Narcotics Division where he directed the statewide drug enforcement activities of the department. During his tenure as chief of the criminal law enforcement division, Scott implemented a leadership development program to help provide training for law enforcement supervisors and managers. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in law enforcement and police science for Sam Houston State University.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport: Michael S. Young currently serves as the special agent in charge of the United States Secret Service’s Field Office in Cleveland. As the special agent in charge, Young is responsible for establishing and implementing security plans for major events attended by the president and other political dignitaries. He also supervised a two-year undercover international money laundering investigation that culminated in the arrest of 20 members of an organized crime unit. Prior to working in Cleveland, Young served as the special agent in charge of the Charleston, WV, field office where he instituted new investigative initiatives and partnerships throughout the state and changed the office performance rating from below average to superior. Young also served in the Presidential Protective Division where he was the detail leader for first lady Barbara Bush. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Temple University.
The position of federal security director was created by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, signed by President Bush on Nov. 19, 2001. Secretary Mineta said the new FSDs will fill a crucial gap in aviation security by providing, for the first time, a clear line of authority for security at our nation’s airports.
FSDs are under the direction of the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security John Magaw, and oversee federal security operations at the nation's airports. The starting salary for executive-level FSDs is $105,000 – $150,000.
FSDs will be responsible for a full range of airport security, enforcement and oversight, including:
This announcement brings the total number of FSDs announced to 42.
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