Michael J. Fisher

Michael J. Fisher
Chief of United States Border Patrol
In office
May 9, 2010 – October 2015
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byDavid V. Aguilar
Succeeded byRon Vitiello (acting)
Personal details
Alma materJohn F. Kennedy School of Government (BCJ, MBA)
Fisher (right) and Kevin McAleenan, CBP acting deputy commissioner, attend dedication ceremony for CBP Vessel Brian A. Terry in 2013

Michael J. Fisher served as Chief of the United States Border Patrol and was a member of the Senior Executive Service from 2010 to 2015.[1]

Fisher was responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing enforcement efforts to secure the United States' borders.[2]

Alan Bersin, former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), described Fisher as "an innovative leader among his peers and highly respected within the law enforcement community."[3]

  1. ^ Kerlikowske, R. Gil (October 16, 2015). "Statement from CBP Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske on the Retirement of Border Patrol Chief Michael J. Fisher". U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
  2. ^ "Chief of the Border Patrol, Michael J. Fisher". U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Archived from the original on 2013-03-12. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
  3. ^ "CBP Names SD Chief To Top Border Patrol Post". 10NEWS.COM. May 9, 2010.