SOURCE: TSA
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March 12, 2008 13:27 ET
TSA Names General Manager for Commercial Airports Security Division
WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - March 12, 2008) - The Transportation Security Administration
(TSA) today announced the appointment of Douglas Hofsass as general
manager, Commercial Airports Security Division, Transportation Sector
Network Management. In his previous capacity, Hofsass was the federal
security director at LaGuardia Airport, New York City, where he also
oversaw TSA security operations at Long Island MacArthur (Islip) Airport,
Westchester County Airport and the Manhattan heliports for the past two
years.
In his new position, Hofsass will be responsible for building strong
security networks with commercial airports nationwide. TSA's commercial
airports division enhances security by working collaboratively with airport
industry stakeholders to develop efficient and effective policies and
programs for airports.
"Doug's significant aviation operations management, leadership and security
experience is ideal to develop policies that meet the changing needs of
security at our nation's commercial airports," said John Sammon, assistant
administrator, Transportation Sector Network Management.
Prior to being named federal security director at LaGuardia in January of
2006, Hofsass was TSA's senior advisor for Aviation Operations, responsible
for advising the TSA leadership on nationwide field operations,
headquarters initiatives and program strategies. Hofsass has been serving
in aviation operations and transportation security in numerous positions
and capacities for the past 14 years including 8 years with United
Airlines.
Hofsass attended Harrisburg Community College, Pennsylvania State
University, and University of Central Florida. He earned his degree in
Liberal Communications. He is also a graduate of the Office of Personnel
Management's Federal Executive Institute in Charlottesville, Va.