| Secretary: Tom Ridge |
| On January 24, 2003, Tom Ridge became the first Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. |
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| Deputy Secretary: Admiral James Loy |
| On December 4, 2003 Admiral James Loy was sworn in as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Admiral Loy formerly served as the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration until he was nominated by President Bush in October. |
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| Under Secretary for Border & Transportation Security: Asa Hutchinson |
| On January 23, former DEA Administrator Asa Hutchinson was confirmed as Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security. |
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| Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness & Response: Michael Brown |
| Michael Brown confirmed as the first Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R;) in the newly created Department of Homeland Security. |
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| Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection: Frank Libutti |
| Frank Libutti was confirmed by unanimous vote of the Senate in June 2003 as Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection. |
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| Under Secretary for Management: Janet Hale |
| On March 6, Janet Hale was confirmed as Under Secretary for Management. |
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| Under Secretary for Science and Technology: Dr. Charles E. McQueary |
| Charles McQueary was confirmed on March 19 as Under Secretary for Science and Technology. |
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| Chief Financial Officer: Andrew B. Maner |
| Andrew Maner was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by President George W. Bush in January 2004. |
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| Commandant, United States Coast Guard: Admiral Thomas H. Collins |
| Admiral Thomas H. Collins assumed the duties of Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on May 30th, 2002. His leadership priorities are readiness, people and stewardship. |
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| Homeland Security Advisory Council Members |
| Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge is pleased to announce the appointment of 18 individuals to serve as members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC). The Council will provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on homeland security-related issues. |
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