Tom Homan

Extracted Attributes

• Awards

  Distinguished Presidential Rank Award (2015), Distinguished Service Medal (2018), National Security Medal (2020)

• Education

  Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Jefferson Community College, Bachelor's degree from SUNY Polytechnic Institute

• Full Name

  Thomas Douglas Homan

• Occupation

  Law Enforcement Officer, Political Commentator

• Date of Birth

  1961-11-28

• Place of Birth

  West Carthage, New York, U.S.

• Key Policy Stances

  Advocates deportation of illegal immigrants, Opposes sanctuary city policies, Proponent of separating children from parents as a deterrent to illegal entry

Timeline

• Born in West Carthage, New York, U.S. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, Wikidata)

  1961-11-28

• Joined the United States Border Patrol. (Source: Web Search Results)

  1984

• Became a Special Agent with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. (Source: Web Search Results)

  1988

• Promoted to Executive Associate Director for Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). (Source: Web Search Results)

  2013-05

• Awarded the Distinguished Presidential Rank Award by President Barack Obama. (Source: Web Search Results)

  2015

• Began serving as acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  2017-01-30

• Concluded service as acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  2018-06-29

• Awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by the Trump Administration. (Source: Web Search Results)

  2018

• Began working as a commentator for Fox News. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  After 2018

• Awarded the National Security Medal by President Donald Trump. (Source: Web Search Results)

  2020

• Designated 'Border Czar' for Donald Trump's second presidency. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  2024-11

• Assumed office as White House Border Czar under President Donald Trump. (Source: Web Search Results)

  2025-01-20

Tom Homan

Thomas Douglas Homan (born November 28, 1961) is an American law enforcement officer and political commentator who served as acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from January 30, 2017, to June 29, 2018. In November 2024, then president-elect Donald Trump designated Homan as "Border Czar", during Trump's second presidency. Homan advocates deportation of illegal immigrants and opposes sanctuary city policies. Within the government, he was among the most strident proponents of separating children from their parents as a means of deterring illegal entry into the country. After 2018, he began contributing to Fox News as a commentator.

Web Search Results

• Tom Homan - Wikipedia

  Thomas Douglas Homan (born November 28, 1961) is an American law enforcement officer and political commentator who served as acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from January 30, 2017, to June 29, 2018. In November 2024, then president-elect Donald Trump designated Homan as "Border Czar", during Trump's second presidency. [...] | Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | | | In office November 14, 2017 – June 29, 2018 | | | President | Donald Trump | | Preceded by | Daniel Ragsdale | | Succeeded by | Peter T. Edge (acting) | | | | | Personal details | | | Born | Thomas Douglas Homan November 28, 1961 (age 63) West Carthage, New York, U.S. | | Spouse | Elizabeth | | Education | Jefferson Community College "Jefferson Community College (New York)") (AS) SUNY Polytechnic Institute (BS) | [...] | Tom Homan | | | --- | --- | | Homan in 2024 | | | | | | White House Border Czar | | | Incumbent | | | Assumed office January 20, 2025 | | | President | Donald Trump | | Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | | | In office January 30, 2017 – June 29, 2018 Acting: January 30, 2017 – November 14, 2017 | | | President | Donald Trump | | Preceded by | Daniel Ragsdale (acting) | | Succeeded by | Ronald Vitiello (acting) |

• [PDF] Tom Homan BIO - NationBuilder

  TOM HOMAN BIO Tom Homan is from northern New York State. He holds an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Jefferson Community College and a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Polytechnic Institute. He served as a Police Officer in West Carthage, NY before joining the United States Border Patrol in 1984. Homan served as a Border Patrol Agent, an Investigator, a Special Agent, a Supervisor Special Agent, Assistant Director Director of Investigations, an Assistant Special Agent in Charge, a Deputy [...] 1984 and made it to the top in 2017, without missing a single rung. Mr. Homan was the first ICE Director who came up through the ranks, his proudest career accomplishment. In 2015 President Obama gave Tom the highest professional award possible, the Distinguished Presidential Rank Award, for his exemplary leadership and extensive accomplishments in the area of immigration enforcement. He also was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in 2018 by the Trump Administration in recognition of [...] 2020, he was awarded the National Security Medal by President Trump for distinguished achievement in the field of national security through exceptionally meritorious service. Tom is a best-selling author, owner of Homeland Strategic Consulting, and is one of the nation's most sought-after speakers. FOR BOOKING INFORMATION, CONTACT JUDY L WILKINSON AT JLWILKINSONCONSULTING@GMAIL.COM / (706) 518-2116.

• [PDF] Executive Associate Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations ...

  Executive Associate Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Thomas Homan Thomas Homan is the executive associate director for Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Washington, D.C. Mr. Homan started his career in law enforcement as a police officer in New York. In 1984, he became a United States Border Patrol Agent in Campo, California, in the San Diego sector. In 1988, he became a Special Agent with [...] the former U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in Phoenix, Arizona, and climbed through the ranks of Supervisory Special Agent and Deputy Assistant Director for Investigations. In 1999, Mr. Homan became the Assistant District Director for Investigations (ADDI) in San Antonio, Texas, and three years later transferred to the ADDI position in Dallas, Texas. Upon the creation of ICE, Mr. Homan was named as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge in Dallas, Texas, and later as the Deputy [...] Special Agent in Charge there. In March of 2009, Mr. Homan accepted the position of assistant director for Enforcement at ICE Headquarters in Washington D.C. and was subsequently promoted to deputy executive associate director. In May of 2013, Mr. Homan was promoted to executive associate director for ERO. Mr. Homan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and is a member of the Senior Executive Service.

• 'States Have a Responsibility' To Open Facilities For Deportations

  # Tom Homan: 'States Have a Responsibility' To Open Facilities For Deportations Forbes Breaking News 50 likes 2446 views 19 Jul 2025 Border Czar Tom Homan spoke with reporters outside the White House on Friday and was asked about deportation facilities.

• Tom Homan Asked About Reported $2 Billion To Reopen Alacatraz ...

  # Tom Homan Asked About Reported $2 Billion To Reopen Alacatraz For Illegal Immigrants Forbes Breaking News 126 likes 13287 views 18 Jul 2025 Border Czar Tom Homan spoke with reporters outside the White House on Friday and was asked about reopening Alcatraz for illegal immigrants. [...] Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: [...] Stay Connected Forbes on Facebook: Forbes Video on Twitter: Forbes Video on Instagram: More From Forbes: 83 comments

• Award

  Presidential Rank Awards

• Image

  

• Gender

  male

• Educated At

  State University of New York

• Instance Of

  Q5

• Occupation

  politician

• Citizenship

  United States

• Date Of Birth

  11/28/1961

• Place Of Birth

  West Carthage