Security Policy Alert: Melanie Harvey Named TSA Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations
December 15, 2022
TSA Administrator David Pekoske announced that Melanie Harvey has been named as the new Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations. Harvey has been serving as Acting EAA since Darby LaJoye retired earlier this year. Harvey spoke at the 22nd Annual AAAE Aviation Security Summit this week and highlighted the agency's recruiting and retention efforts, its operational plans for the winter holidays, and how to best introduce new technology at the security checkpoint, among other issues.
In a message to employees, Pekoske said the following about Harvey:
Melanie has over two decades of service in the federal government and has held senior leadership positions at TSA for more than 12 years, including Deputy Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations, Acting Assistant Administrator/Deputy Assistant Administrator for International Operations, Acting Assistant Administrator/Deputy Assistant Administrator for Human Capital, and Deputy Assistant Administrator for Training & Development.
In her new role, Melanie will be responsible for implementing critical programs and processes that strengthen security operation services. She will continue to provide innovative and expert leadership in the establishment and implementation of comprehensive airport security operations strategies as well as the development, coordination and dissemination of plans, in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws and directives.
Her experience in operational and support organizations has given her the needed foundation to lead Security Operations, which will be particularly valuable in this position.
TSA also named Steve Lorincz as the Deputy Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations. Lorincz has nearly two decades of service with TSA, holding multiple leadership positions including Federal Security Director for the state of Michigan and Assistant Federal Security Director-Screening at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
In his new role, Lorincz will be responsible for overseeing nationwide airport checkpoint, baggage, and air cargo screening operations and enforcement; surface operations and enforcement; and the expansion of cybersecurity resilience measures across transportation sectors.
AAAE congratulates both Harvey and Lorincz on their new roles and looks forward to continuing to work closely together withy both leaders on behalf of our airport members.
TSA Administrator David Pekoske announced that Melanie Harvey has been named as the new Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations. Harvey has been serving as Acting EAA since Darby LaJoye retired earlier this year. Harvey spoke at the 22nd Annual AAAE Aviation Security Summit this week and highlighted the agency's recruiting and retention efforts, its operational plans for the winter holidays, and how to best introduce new technology at the security checkpoint, among other issues.
In a message to employees, Pekoske said the following about Harvey:
Melanie has over two decades of service in the federal government and has held senior leadership positions at TSA for more than 12 years, including Deputy Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations, Acting Assistant Administrator/Deputy Assistant Administrator for International Operations, Acting Assistant Administrator/Deputy Assistant Administrator for Human Capital, and Deputy Assistant Administrator for Training & Development.
In her new role, Melanie will be responsible for implementing critical programs and processes that strengthen security operation services. She will continue to provide innovative and expert leadership in the establishment and implementation of comprehensive airport security operations strategies as well as the development, coordination and dissemination of plans, in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws and directives.
Her experience in operational and support organizations has given her the needed foundation to lead Security Operations, which will be particularly valuable in this position.
TSA also named Steve Lorincz as the Deputy Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations. Lorincz has nearly two decades of service with TSA, holding multiple leadership positions including Federal Security Director for the state of Michigan and Assistant Federal Security Director-Screening at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
In his new role, Lorincz will be responsible for overseeing nationwide airport checkpoint, baggage, and air cargo screening operations and enforcement; surface operations and enforcement; and the expansion of cybersecurity resilience measures across transportation sectors.
AAAE congratulates both Harvey and Lorincz on their new roles and looks forward to continuing to work closely together withy both leaders on behalf of our airport members.
