Francis J. Russo
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Methodical executive with 29 years of comprehensive experience overseeing daily law enforcement operations for the U.S. government. Politically savvy collaborator, who builds strong coalitions to achieve maximum results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Field Operations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
New York, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Orchestrate and direct all security operations at JFK and Newark Airports, the local Seaports, and the Mail Facilities for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
- Oversee and serve 2,900 employees responsible for the security of our nation’s borders; managing an annual operating budget of 37 million dollars; efficiently processing 24 million travelers, and 362 billion dollars worth of goods entering the country.
- Direct all continuity of operations plans and business resumption plans to ensure measures and responses are in place to address a wide range of potential incidents, including acts of terrorism, cyber crimes, adverse weather related events such as hurricanes, and sustained disruptions to CBP systems or facilities.
- Serve as a spokesperson for the agency on multiple media outlets to include 60 Minutes, CNN, Fox, and NBC.
- Testified to Congress on matters of national security.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Washington, DC
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Directed more than 300 employees within the CBP Office of Intelligence, who provided timely, relevant and actionable intelligence to front line personnel responsible for securing the nation's borders.
- Designed innovative changes and solutions to the daily Commissioner’s Intelligence briefings and the DHS Secretary’s briefings as a result of major shifts in direction by the new Presidential administration.
- Expanded Confidential Human Source operations in Guatemala and the Dominican Republic by coordinating with the US Embassies and law enforcement partners in the host countries, allowing CBP to further combat trans-national organized crime.
Port Director - JFK Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Queens, NY
12.2016 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented an organizational vision that integrated key organizational and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors required to secure the border.
- Managed operations at 5 international passenger terminals, 1 International Mail Facility (IMF), 36 air cargo facilities, 12 foreign trade zones, and 4 general aviation facilities.
- Directed 1700 employees responsible for processing over 15 million international travelers and over $134 billion in trade operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
St. John's University
Staten Island, NY05-1995
Skills
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Business Administration
- Media Relations
- Crisis Management
Timeline
Director, Field Operations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
10.2021 - Current
Deputy Assistant Commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
08.2020 - 10.2021
Port Director - JFK Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
12.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
St. John's University
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