Background
Gainer, Terrance William was born on August 1, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Gainer, Terrance William was born on August 1, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Sociology, St. Benedict's College, 1969. Master of Arts in Management & Public Service, DePaul University, 1976. Juris Doctor, DePaul University School Law, 1980.
Patrolman, homicide detective, sergeant Chicago Police Department, 1968—1979, deputy to superintendent, 1980, chief legal counsel, 1981—1984. Deputy inspector general State of Illinois, 1984—1987. Director drug enforcement & compliance United States Department Transportation, 1989-1991.
Deputy director Illinois State Police, Springfield, 1987-1989, director, 1991-1998. Executive assistant chief Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, 1998—2002. Chief United States Capitol Police, 2002—2006.
Sergeant-at-Arms, doorkeeper United States Senate, since 2007.
Capt United States Naval Reserve.
Married Irene H. Gainer. 6 children.