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Press Officers
CBP has spokespersons in Washington, D.C. and around the country to assist members of the working press. Our spokespersons address two major operational areas: ports of entry and between ports of entry (Border Patrol).
The CBP Media Relations inbox and individual press inquiries are monitored Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern - except Federal holidays. Requests that come in outside that timeframe will be addressed the following business day. This policy is not to be construed as a declination to respond, rather, it is meant to ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection is allowed to conduct the due-diligence required to respond appropriately.
National Issues - HQ Press Officers
Corry Schiermeyer, Press Secretary
Stephanie Malin, Northern & Coastal Branch Chief
Phone: (405) 319-6490
Email: stephanie.malin@cbp.dhs.gov
Jaime I Ruiz, Strategic Media Engagement Branch Chief
Phone: (562) 980-3110
Email: Jaime.i.ruiz@cbp.dhs.gov
Roland "Chip" Filiault, Public Affairs Specialist
Phone: (202) 325-1486
Email: roland.filiault@cbp.dhs.gov
State Listings - Regional Press Officers
| Public Affairs Specialist | States Covered |
|---|---|
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Robert Daniels Robert.g.daniels@cbp.dhs.gov (520) 519-7038 |
Arizona |
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Jacqueline Wasiluk jacqueline.e.wasiluk@cbp.dhs.gov (619) 744-5245 |
California (Southern) |
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Ralph DeSio Ralph.a.desio@cbp.dhs.gov (619) 216-4052 |
California (Southern) |
|
Michael McCarthy michael.s.mccarthy@cbp.dhs.gov (617) 565-6006 |
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont |
|
Stephen Sapp Stephen.sapp@cbp.dhs.gov (215) 594-4117 |
Delaware, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Southern New Jersey, Pennsylvania |
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Keith Smith keith.e.smith@cbp.dhs.gov (305) 810-5190 |
Florida |
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Rob Brisley robert.brisley@cbp.dhs.gov (404) 997-7867 |
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia |
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Steve Bansbach steven.p.bansbach@cbp.dhs.gov (773) 462-9477 |
Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Pennsylvania (Erie), Minnesota, Nebraska |
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Rhonda Lawson Rhonda.m.lawson@cbp.dhs.gov (504) 670-2284 |
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee |
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Kris Grogan kristoffer.n.grogan@cbp.dhs.gov (586) 239-2928 |
Michigan, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Chicago/Midwest |
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Jason Givens Jason.a.givens@cbp.dhs.gov (206) 370-3812 |
Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington |
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Mike Niezgoda michael.niezgoda@cbp.dhs.gov (716) 626-6451 |
New York (Buffalo) |
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Anthony Bucci Anthony.bucci@cbp.dhs.gov (646) 733-3275 |
New York (New York City), Northern New Jersey |
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Yolanda Choates Yolanda.choates@cbp.dhs.gov (713) 387-7360 |
Oklahoma, Texas (Dallas, Houston) |
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Jeffrey Quinones jeffrey.h.quinones@cbp.dhs.gov (787) 607-2689 |
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Caribbean |
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Dennis Smith dennis.p.smith@cbp.dhs.gov (830) 778-7051 |
Texas (Del Rio) |
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Roderick Kise roderick.kise@cbp.dhs.gov (956) 289-5976 |
Texas (Rio Grande Valley) |
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Rick Pauza Richard.j.pauza@cbp.dhs.gov (956) 764-3425 |
Texas (South) |
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Sara Melendez Sara.melendez@dhs.gov (956) 764-3349 |
Texas (South) |
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Roger Maier Roger.maier@cbp.dhs.gov (915) 730-7269 |
Texas (West), New Mexico |
Last modified:
August 22, 2018
