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{{Short description|18th Director of the United States Secret Service}}
{{Short description|18th Director of the United States Secret Service}}
{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Eljay B. Bowron
| name = Eljay B. Bowron
| image = Eljay Bowron.jpg
| image = Eljay Bowron.jpg
| office = 18th [[Director of the United States Secret Service]]
| office = 18th [[Director of the United States Secret Service]]
| president = [[Bill Clinton]]
| term_start = December 7, 1993
| term_end = April 2, 1997
| term_start = December 7, 1993
| term_end = April 2, 1997
| predecessor = [[John Magaw]]
| successor = [[Lewis C. Merletti]]
| predecessor = [[John Magaw]]
| office1 = [[U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Inspector General|Inspector General of the Department of the Interior]]
| successor = [[Lewis C. Merletti]]
| office1 = [[U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Inspector General|Inspector General of the Department of the Interior]]
| president1 = [[Bill Clinton]]
| term_start1 = November 2, 1998
| term_end1 = March 29, 1999
| term_start1 = November 2, 1998
| term_end1 = March 29, 1999
| predecessor1 = Richard Reback (Acting)
| successor1 = Robert J. Williams (Acting)
| predecessor1 = Richard Reback (Acting)
| successor1 = Robert J. Williams (Acting)
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1951|1|2}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1951|1|2}}
| birth_place = [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]], US
| birth_place = [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_date =
| party = Non-partisan
| death_place =
| party = Non-partisan
| education = [[Michigan State University]]
| education = [[Michigan State University]]
}}
}}
'''Eljay B. Bowron''' (born January 2, 1951) is an American [[law enforcement officer]] and [[secret service]] agent who served as the 18th [[Director of the United States Secret Service]] from 1993 to 1997.
'''Eljay B. Bowron''' (born January 2, 1951) is an American [[law enforcement officer]] and [[secret service]] agent who served as the 18th [[Director of the United States Secret Service]] from 1993 to 1997.


== Early life ==
== Early life and education ==
Bowron was born in [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]] on January 2, 1951. He graduated from [[Michigan State University]] in 1973 after having received a [[Bachelor of Science|bachelor of science degree]] in [[criminal justice]]. He is married to Sandy Bowron and has a son, Brandon.<ref name=GGH>{{cite web |url=http://npshistory.com/publications/doi/plw/v5n8.pdf |title=Bowron Tapped for Inspector General |publisher=npshistory.com |date=October 1998 |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref>
Bowron was born in [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]] on January 2, 1951. He graduated from [[Michigan State University]] in 1973 after having received a [[Bachelor of Science|bachelor of science degree]] in [[criminal justice]]. He is married to Sandy Bowron and has a son, Brandon.<ref name=GGH>{{cite web |url=http://npshistory.com/publications/doi/plw/v5n8.pdf |title=Bowron Tapped for Inspector General |publisher=npshistory.com |date=October 1998 |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Bowron began his career in law enforcement as an officer with the [[Detroit Police Department]], before joining the secret sevice in 1974. He worked as a special agent in the [[Chicago]] field office and was primarily assigned to combatting [[Counterfeit|counterfeiting]] and [[Financial crime|financial crimes]], serving in the Secret Service's intelligence division. Bowron further held special agent positions and assignments in [[Miami]], [[Houston]], [[Atlanta]], and [[Washington, D.C.]]. He attended the [[George Washington University]]’s School of Government and Business Administration Contemporary Executive Development Program, in 1988.
Bowron began his career in law enforcement as an officer with the [[Detroit Police Department]], before joining the secret service in 1974. He worked as a [[special agent]] in the [[Chicago]] field office and was primarily assigned to combatting [[counterfeit]]ing and [[financial crime]]s, serving in the Secret Service's intelligence division. Bowron further held special agent positions and assignments in [[Miami]], [[Houston]], [[Atlanta]], and [[Washington, D.C.]]. He attended the [[George Washington University]]’s School of Government and Business Administration Contemporary Executive Development Program, in 1988.
<ref name=DMT>{{cite web |url=https://www.2600.com/secret/more/ss/ss_honcho.html |title=Eljay B. Bowron |publisher=2600.com |date= |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref>
<ref name=DMT>{{cite web |url=https://www.2600.com/secret/more/ss/ss_honcho.html |title=Eljay B. Bowron |publisher=2600.com |date= |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref>


Bowron was appointed as the 18th [[Director of the United States Secret Service]] on December 7, 1993 by [[President of the United States|President]] [[Bill Clinton]]. Bowron held this position until his [[resignation]] on April 2, 1997 following his decision to join [[Ameritech]]. Of his performance, President Clinton remarked: "Eljay Bowron has done a superb job as Director of the United States Secret Service, and I am accepting his resignation with regret. I have great admiration for what he has accomplished during his service to our country."<ref name=EER>{{cite web |url=https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/statement-the-resignation-eljay-b-bowron-director-the-united-states-secret-service |title=Statement on the Resignation of Eljay B. Bowron as Director of the United States Secret Service |publisher=presidency.ucsb.edu |date=2 April 1997 |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref>
Bowron was appointed as the 18th [[Director of the United States Secret Service]] on December 7, 1993 by [[President of the United States|President]] [[Bill Clinton]]. Bowron held this position until his [[resignation]] on April 2, 1997 following his decision to join [[Ameritech]]. Of his performance, President Clinton remarked: "Eljay Bowron has done a superb job as Director of the United States Secret Service, and I am accepting his resignation with regret. I have great admiration for what he has accomplished during his service to our country."<ref name=EER>{{cite web |url=https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/statement-the-resignation-eljay-b-bowron-director-the-united-states-secret-service |title=Statement on the Resignation of Eljay B. Bowron as Director of the United States Secret Service |publisher=presidency.ucsb.edu |date=2 April 1997 |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref>


Bowron briefly served as deputy inspector general of the Social Security Administration, before entering public service again when he became [[Comptroller|assistant comptroller general]] in the Office of Special Investigations of the General Accounting Office, in October 1997. Bowron was nominated that following year by President Clinton to be the next [[U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Inspector General|Inspector General of the Department of the Interior]]. He was confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote on October 21, 1998 and took office the following month. He maintained his position until March 29, 1999.<ref name=MMO>{{cite web |url=https://www.congress.gov/nomination/105th-congress/1395?s=1&r=42 |title=PN1395 — Eljay B. Bowron — Department of the Interior |publisher=congress.gov |date=21 October 1998 |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref>
Bowron briefly served as deputy inspector general of the Social Security Administration, before entering public service again when he became [[Comptroller|assistant comptroller general]] in the Office of Special Investigations of the General Accounting Office, in October 1997. Bowron was nominated that following year by President Clinton to be the next [[U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Inspector General|Inspector General of the Department of the Interior]]. He was confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote on October 21, 1998, and took office the following month. He maintained his position until March 29, 1999.<ref name=MMO>{{cite web |url=https://www.congress.gov/nomination/105th-congress/1395?s=1&r=42 |title=PN1395 — Eljay B. Bowron — Department of the Interior |publisher=congress.gov |date=21 October 1998 |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref>


== Later life ==
== Later life ==
After leaving government service, Bowron became the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Vance International. A position he held until 2003. Bowron is also the [[Chairperson|Chairman]] and [[Co-Founder]] of TorchStone Global. He moved from his residence in Northern [[Virginia]], to [[Naples, Florida]], where he still resides.<ref name=QAZ>{{cite web |url=https://www.floridaresidentsdirectory.com/person/116062256/bowron-eljay?amp |title=Eljay B Bowron |publisher=floridaresidentsdirectory.com |date=2019 |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref><ref name=EET>{{cite web |url=https://www.berea.k12.oh.us/cms/lib/OH01000054/Centricity/Domain/1/Eljay%20B.%20Bowron.pdf |title=ELJAY B. BOWRON Chairman, TorchStone Global, LLC |publisher=berea.k12.oh.us |date= |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref><ref name=SER>{{cite web |url=https://www.torchstoneglobal.com/our-leadership-team/ |title=OUR PEOPLE |publisher=torchstoneglobal.com |date= |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref>
After leaving government service, Bowron became the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Vance International, a position he held until 2003. Bowron is also the [[Chairperson|Chairman]] and [[Co-Founder]] of TorchStone Global. He moved from his residence in Northern [[Virginia]], to [[Naples, Florida]], where he still resides.<ref name=QAZ>{{cite web |url=https://www.floridaresidentsdirectory.com/person/116062256/bowron-eljay?amp |title=Eljay B Bowron |publisher=floridaresidentsdirectory.com |date=2019 |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref><ref name=EET>{{cite web |url=https://www.berea.k12.oh.us/cms/lib/OH01000054/Centricity/Domain/1/Eljay%20B.%20Bowron.pdf |title=ELJAY B. BOWRON Chairman, TorchStone Global, LLC |publisher=berea.k12.oh.us |date= |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref><ref name=SER>{{cite web |url=https://www.torchstoneglobal.com/our-leadership-team/ |title=OUR PEOPLE |publisher=torchstoneglobal.com |date= |access-date=8 December 2023}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 06:17, 29 August 2024

Eljay B. Bowron
18th Director of the United States Secret Service
In office
December 7, 1993 – April 2, 1997
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byJohn Magaw
Succeeded byLewis C. Merletti
Inspector General of the Department of the Interior
In office
November 2, 1998 – March 29, 1999
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byRichard Reback (Acting)
Succeeded byRobert J. Williams (Acting)
Personal details
Born (1951-01-02) January 2, 1951 (age 73)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyNon-partisan
EducationMichigan State University

Eljay B. Bowron (born January 2, 1951) is an American law enforcement officer and secret service agent who served as the 18th Director of the United States Secret Service from 1993 to 1997.

Early life and education

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Bowron was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 2, 1951. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1973 after having received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice. He is married to Sandy Bowron and has a son, Brandon.[1]

Career

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Bowron began his career in law enforcement as an officer with the Detroit Police Department, before joining the secret service in 1974. He worked as a special agent in the Chicago field office and was primarily assigned to combatting counterfeiting and financial crimes, serving in the Secret Service's intelligence division. Bowron further held special agent positions and assignments in Miami, Houston, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C.. He attended the George Washington University’s School of Government and Business Administration Contemporary Executive Development Program, in 1988. [2]

Bowron was appointed as the 18th Director of the United States Secret Service on December 7, 1993 by President Bill Clinton. Bowron held this position until his resignation on April 2, 1997 following his decision to join Ameritech. Of his performance, President Clinton remarked: "Eljay Bowron has done a superb job as Director of the United States Secret Service, and I am accepting his resignation with regret. I have great admiration for what he has accomplished during his service to our country."[3]

Bowron briefly served as deputy inspector general of the Social Security Administration, before entering public service again when he became assistant comptroller general in the Office of Special Investigations of the General Accounting Office, in October 1997. Bowron was nominated that following year by President Clinton to be the next Inspector General of the Department of the Interior. He was confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote on October 21, 1998, and took office the following month. He maintained his position until March 29, 1999.[4]

Later life

[edit]

After leaving government service, Bowron became the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Vance International, a position he held until 2003. Bowron is also the Chairman and Co-Founder of TorchStone Global. He moved from his residence in Northern Virginia, to Naples, Florida, where he still resides.[5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Bowron Tapped for Inspector General" (PDF). npshistory.com. October 1998. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Eljay B. Bowron". 2600.com. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Statement on the Resignation of Eljay B. Bowron as Director of the United States Secret Service". presidency.ucsb.edu. 2 April 1997. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  4. ^ "PN1395 — Eljay B. Bowron — Department of the Interior". congress.gov. 21 October 1998. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Eljay B Bowron". floridaresidentsdirectory.com. 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  6. ^ "ELJAY B. BOWRON Chairman, TorchStone Global, LLC" (PDF). berea.k12.oh.us. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  7. ^ "OUR PEOPLE". torchstoneglobal.com. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
Political offices
Preceded by Director of the United States Secret Service
1993–1997 		Succeeded by
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