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Staff Bios
Director
R. Gil Kerlikowske
Mr. Kerlikowske was sworn in as the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy on May 7, 2009. He brings nearly four decades of law enforcement and drug policy experience to the position, most recently serving 9 years as the Chief of Police for the Seattle Police Department. When he left, crime in Seattle was at its lowest point in 40 years. He previously served as deputy director for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and president of the Major Cities Chiefs Association. More about the Director.
Deputy Director
A. Thomas McLellan, Ph.D.
On August 10, 2009, A. Thomas McLellan, Ph.D. was sworn in as the Deputy Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. As Deputy Director, Dr. McLellan serves as the primary advisor to the Director on a broad range of drug control issues and assists in the formulation and implementation of the President's National Drug Control Strategy. More about the Deputy Director.
Component Deputy Directors
David K. Mineta, Deputy Director of Demand Reduction.
As Deputy Director, Mr. Mineta will oversee ONDCP's Office of Demand Reduction, which focuses on promoting drug prevention and drug treatment programs, as well as the agency's newly created focus on programs for individuals in recovery from addiction. Mr. Mineta brings nearly 20 years of broad, nationally-recognized experience in the design and delivery of effective demand reduction programs. More about Deputy Director Mineta.
Benjamin B. Tucker, Deputy Director of State, Local and Tribal Affairs.
As Deputy Director, Mr. Tucker will oversee ONDCP's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program (HIDTA), Drug-Free Communities (DFC), National Youth-Anti-Drug Media Campaign, and Counter-Drug Technology Assessment Center (CTAC). Mr. Tucker joins ONDCP with 40 years of experience in the fields of law enforcement and criminal justice, he is a recognized expert in community policing. More about Deputy Director Tucker.
Patrick M. Ward, Acting Deputy Director for Supply Reduction
