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Secretary Ridge Announces Homeland Security Advisory Council Executive Director

Release Date: 06/03/03 00:00:00

Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher J. Furlow to serve as executive director of the Homeland Security Advisory Council.  Furlow had previously served the Bush Administration as director for state affairs in the White House Office of Homeland Security and as deputy assistant secretary of Commerce for legislative and intergovernmental affairs.  

The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary on matters related to homeland security. The Council is comprised of leaders from state and local government, first responder communities, the private sector, and academia.  

Furlow is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is a graduate of Louisiana State University.  He currently resides with his family in Alexandria, Virginia.

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