Lawrence D. Ryan, Chief of Staff, Office of Investigations (Washington, D.C.), was recognized for his efforts to integrate the various investigative components that formed the new agency, in which he brought significant leadership and vision to an extremely challenging job.

William C. Birkett, Chief of the Knowledge Management Division, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (Washington, D.C.), was recognized for his leadership in leveraging efficiencies in information technology by deploying an automated case management system for the agency.

Lee Heffelfinger, Interim Director of the Office of Budget, Office of Resource Management (Washington, D.C.), was recognized for his leadership in confronting the new agency’s challenges in its first two years, ensuring that even in times of tight budgets ICE continued operating and performing at a high level.

Christine M. Greco, Director of Human Resources, Office of Resource Management (Washington, D.C.), was recognized for her leadership in handling human resources needs for both ICE and the Federal Air Marshal Service during the budgetary and administrative challenges of the agency’s first two years.

Special Agent Robert Kirts, Office of Investigations, Visa Security Unit, stationed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was recognized for his courage under fire during a terrorist attack on the U.S. Consulate in Jeddah last December, in which he took immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being of his colleagues as five armed militants stormed the facility.

Dean Boyd, Press Secretary, Office of Public Affairs (Washington, D.C.), was recognized for his professional accomplishment and skill in crafting and implementing communication strategies that build public awareness and understanding of the ICE mission.

Kevin P. Franczak, Manhattan Area Commander, Federal Protective Service (New York), was recognized for his leadership and accomplishment in initiating the National ICE Badge and Credential Program, a nationwide program to acquire and distribute badges and credentials to the agency’s law enforcement personnel.

Michael A. Thigpen, Security Specialist, Office of Professional Responsibility (Washington, D.C.), was recognized for his contributions and accomplishment in streamlining processes for processing and granting security clearances, resulting in a significant reduction in the backlog of requests for clearances.

Thomas Pellinger, Special Agent-in-Charge, and Philip Murphy, Program Analyst, Federal Air Marshal Service (Washington, D.C.), were recognized for their commitment and achievement in developing and implementing the FAMS Emergency Preparedness Program, which is designed to improve training, readiness, communication, and performance in crisis situations.

John P. Carbone, Field Office Director, Office of Detention and Removal (New York), for his 31 years of service to the federal government.

Priscilla E. Greene, Executive Assistant, Office of the Assistant Secretary (Washington, D.C.), for her 28 years of service to the federal government.

Albert Williams, Federal Air Marshal Service (Houston), for his 38 years of service to the federal government.