Mark McDaneld
Kettle Falls
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
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Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
Colville Border Patrol Station
Colville
07.2015 - 12.2024
- Supervised the Colville Border Patrol Station by assigning work to subordinates, scheduling rosters, approving or denying leave, conducting accident investigations, handling citizen and alien complaint investigations, providing performance counseling, and rating Border Patrol agents on my shift. I have a working knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and can utilize it to work with bargaining unit officers and members to work through issues that arise.
- Served as the Operation Stonegarden liaison, coordinating interagency operations planning and execution, constructing and submitting operations plans, and handling administration tasks. I am also assigned as Colville Station’s primary Capability Gap Analysis Planner (CGAP), supporting overarching efforts to increase CBP’s ability to effectively gain a ground-up understanding of the station’s adversaries, capabilities, and challenges in an effort to identify and exploit materiel and best practices to bridge capability gaps. In May 2016, I attended the Border Patrol Planning Process training conducted at the Colville Station, where I learned how to employ the BP3 process in a methodical and inclusive manner to generate operations orders. In September 2016, I attended the Tracking, Sign-cutting, Modeling (TSM) train-the-trainer course at Spokane Sector. I assist in developing the station’s budget/technology requirements and Self Inspection Program submissions.
- I have served as the Acting Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge December 2016 to January 2017 and May 2018 – July 2018.
- Retired December 31, 2024.
- GS-1896/13 (Salary: $118,603 per annum, 50 hours per week)
Assistant Chief
Headquarters Border Patrol
04.2011 - 07.2015
- As an Assistant Chief assigned to the Operations Division at Border Patrol Headquarters, I served as a liaison providing HQ support and guidance to Border Patrol Sectors within the East/Central Corridor, with Del Rio Sector as my primary assignment. Prior to this assignment, I was assigned to Northern and Coastal Division with oversight of the Detroit and New Orleans Sectors. My duties included, but weren’t limited to, operational, budgetary, technological and other administrative and personnel matters. Addressed public and congressional inquiries regarding Border Patrol operations on behalf of the Chief of the Border Patrol, the Commissioner of CBP, and the Secretary of Homeland Security. Other duties also included briefing Category II and III operations orders to Associate and Deputy Division Chiefs for eventual approval by the Chief of the Border Patrol.
- As Technology Liaison Officer for Northern and Coastal Division, observed and participated in product demonstrations; authored and presented assessments of technologies to Associate and Division Chiefs; compiled Division’s Technology Requirements during ORBBP budget drill; collaborated with ORMB and OTIA to identify testing locations and procurement pathways for technologies.
- I also served on the Compassionate Review Board which has provided me with insight as to the higher-level process of compassionate transfer requests, approvals and denials. I also served as the OBP representative to FEMA for the unified response to an Ebola virus epidemic in the Western Hemisphere, and was also the representative for the National Mass Migration Plan.
- GS-1896/14 (Salary: $116,887 per annum, 50 hours per week)
Field Operations Supervisor
Casa Grande Border Patrol Station
Casa Grande
06.2009 - 04.2011
- Directed operational and administrative duties of a patrol group of approximately 14 Supervisory Border Patrol Agents and 75 Border Patrol Agents, including Canine Detector Teams, Motorcycle Patrol Agents, Horse Patrol Agents, and Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Oversaw the stations PRD/RIID program and the Supervised the ASICS program to monitor and manage risks associated with special interest countries..
- GS-1896/13 (Salary: $95,919 per annum, 50 hours per week)
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
Yuma Border Patrol Station
Yuma
04.2006 - 06.2009
- Directed operations at the Yuma Border Patrol Station, overseeing work assignments, scheduling, leave approvals, accident investigations, and performance evaluations. When assigned to field operations, I ensured that all suspicious and/or illegal activity that occurred in my area of responsibility was properly resolved through appropriate law enforcement channels. When assigned administrative duties, I ensured that detainees in Border Patrol custody were processed properly in accordance with Federal law, regulations, and policies. I also ensured that administrative procedures regarding agents’ travel, pay, and training were followed.
- I am proficient in the use of the Border Patrol Employee Tracking System (BPETS) for: scheduling days off, overtime, training, and leave; updating and maintaining the employee information database; drafting operations orders; updating checkpoint activity reports; significant incident reports; and assigning daily duties. I am proficient in the use of the Customs Overtime Scheduling System (COSS) and the Firearms Inventory Tracking System (FITS).
- Served as the Border Patrol representative during the construction of the new Yuma Border Patrol Station facilities, liaising daily with construction firms, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and contractors.
- GS-1896/12 (Salary: $83,183 per annum, 50 hours per week)
Border Patrol Agent
Yuma Border Patrol Station
Yuma
12.1999 - 04.2006
- Conducted immigration law enforcement duties as Border Patrol agent at Yuma station, including field interviews of suspected illegal aliens, checkpoint operations, transportation checks at bus and airport, case processing, agency translations, and drug seizures. I was assigned to the Yuma Police Department’s Gang Task Force from April 2004 until January 2006. My duties as a member of the task force included: identifying, apprehending, and initiating removal proceedings on illegal alien gang members; field interviews of suspects, victims, and witnesses of local and state crimes; procuring and serving search warrants; attending gang enforcement/awareness seminars; evidence processing; grand jury testimony; and inter-agency liaison.
- Improved roads and built the building, sewer, and water tank at Camp Grip in the Organ Pipe National Forest.
- GS-1896-5/7/9/11 (Salary: $69,400 per annum, 50 hours per week)
Cook
Boll Weevil’s
Lakeside, CA
09.1998 - 05.1999
Lance Corporal, Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue Specialist
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
03.1995 - 05.1999
- Operated emergency vehicles during firefighting operations.
- Command: Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS)-373 MCAS Miramar San Diego, CA
- Developed and implemented training programs for personnel to enhance operational readiness.
- Coordinated logistics and resource allocation for diverse mission requirements.
- Analyzed data to identify trends, enhancing decision-making processes within teams.
Truck Driver and Yard Worker
Star Lumber and Supply Company
Wichita, KS
06.1988 - 05.1995
- Recognized as Employee of the Month for outstanding customer service and teamwork.
- Reported to Michael Thurman, manager at Star Lumber and Supply Company, ensuring effective communication and collaboration on daily operations.
- Operated various truck types for timely delivery of materials to job sites.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies during all transportation activities.
- Maintained accurate logs and records of shipments, adhering to regulatory requirements.
Education
High School -
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Wichita, KS06-1993
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University of Phoenix
Online04-2002
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Wichita State University
04-1994
Skills
- Firearms handling
- Tactical operations
- Incident management
- Law enforcement coordination
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Policy enforcement
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 100 staff members.
Certification
- Yuma Sector Honor Guard Commander April 2006 to June 2008: As Honor Guard Commander, I coordinated several ceremonies and functions, including: parades, award ceremonies, and memorial ceremonies. In January 2008, I coordinated services for the line-of-duty death of BPA Luis Aguilar, to include travel for 18 agents from Yuma to El Paso and maintained liaison between the Honor Guards of five other Border Patrol sectors. I had been a member of the Yuma Sector Honor Guard since it’s inception in January 2002.
- Oral Hiring Board Certified
- ATV Certified
- HUM-V driving instructor
- Sand rail driving instructor
- Scope operator instructor
- Prosecutions officer
- Air observer
- File Screener
Awards
Non-traditional Award February 2007- Award for building construction duties, Letter of Appreciation April 2007- Letter concerning duties during visit of President of the United States George W. Bush, Letter of Appreciation November 12, 2002- Letter concerning participation at Police Week in Washington D.C., Letter of Appreciation January 14, 2005- Letter concerning services for the late ACPA Bill Hilden., Letter of Appreciation March 5, 2004- Letter concerning the discovery of a missing BLM ranger who was deceased after falling from a hill near Red Cloud Mine.
Courses Attended
- Transitioning to Second Line Supervision #1002 April 2010 Baltimore, MD
- CBP Radiation Academy January 2010 Pasco, WA
- Incident Command System 300 August 2009 Tucson, AZ
Section name
- Certifications and Awards:
- Structural Firefighter I
- Aircraft Firefighter I
- Hazardous Materials Operations Level
- Forklift Operator
- Rifle Expert 3rd Award
- Good Conduct
- National Defense Ribbon
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
Colville Border Patrol Station
07.2015 - 12.2024
Assistant Chief
Headquarters Border Patrol
04.2011 - 07.2015
Field Operations Supervisor
Casa Grande Border Patrol Station
06.2009 - 04.2011
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
Yuma Border Patrol Station
04.2006 - 06.2009
Border Patrol Agent
Yuma Border Patrol Station
12.1999 - 04.2006
Cook
Boll Weevil’s
09.1998 - 05.1999
Lance Corporal, Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue Specialist
United States Marine Corps
03.1995 - 05.1999
Truck Driver and Yard Worker
Star Lumber and Supply Company
06.1988 - 05.1995
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Wichita State University
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University of Phoenix
High School -
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School