Background
Magaw, John W. was born in 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
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John W. Magaw
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John W. Magaw, American former federal agency administrator. Recipient Presidential Rank Meritorious award, 1991, 1999, Presidential Rank Distinguished award, 1995. Board trustees Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio. Member Federal Investigators Association, International Association Chiefs of Police (executive committee advisory committee for international policy).
Education
Bachelor in Education, Otterbein College, 1957.
Career
Patrolman State of Ohio, Columbus, 1958-1966. Joined United States Secret Service, United States Department Treasury, 1967, special agent, 1967, head protection for United States President and First Lady Washington, 1986—1992, director, 1992-1993, Bureau Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, United States Department Justice, Washington, 1993—1999. Special advisor to director Federal Emergency Management Agy, 1999—2001, acting deputy director, 2001, acting director, 2001, acting executive director, Office National Preparedness, 2001—2002.
Under secretary for security United States Department Transportation, 2002. Member Homeland Security Advisory Council, since 2006.
Achievements
Membership
Board trustees Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio. Member Federal Investigators Association, International Association Chiefs of Police (executive committee advisory committee for international policy).
Connections
Married Helen Mahley. 5 children.
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Nationality
American