Thomas S. Winkowski

Thomas S. Winkowski (born 1954) is a retired former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).^[1] He was previously Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).^[1] Winkowski has been awarded the Meritorious Presidential Rank Award by President George W. Bush in 2004 and the Distinguished Executive Presidential Rank Award by President Barack Obama in 2009.^[1][2] He was the acting director of ICE until 2014.^[3]

Thomas S. Winkowski
Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Acting
In office March 16, 2014 – December 23, 2014
President	Barack Obama
Preceded by	John Sandweg (acting)
Succeeded by	Sarah R. Saldaña
Personal details
Born	(1954-06-08) June 8, 1954 (age 71)
Education	Northeastern University

Winkowski (left)