Background
Griffin, Richard J. was born on October 9, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Griffin, Richard J. was born on October 9, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor in Economics, Xavier University, 1971. Graduate, National War College, 1983. Master of Business Administration, Marymount University, 1984.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Marymount University, 2004.
Agent United States Secret Service, United States Department Treasury, Chicago, 1971, agent in charge Los Angeles, deputy assistant director Office of Investigations, assistant director protective operations, deputy director. Inspector general United States Department Veterans Affairs, Washington, 1997—2005. Assistant secretary for diplomatic security United States Department State, 2005—2007, director Office Foreign Missions, 2005—2007, executive assistant to inspector general, department housing and urban development, 2008.
Deputy inspector general United States Department Veterans Affairs, since 2008.
Married Mary Jean Lang. Three children.