Regina Lombardo
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Acting Director - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)
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University of South Florida
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Experienced Acting Director Director - Agency Head - with a history of working in the law enforcement industry. Highly skilled in Governmental Affairs, Internal Controls, Security Operations, recruiting and Leadership Development. Strong media and communication professional with global experience in building trusting relationships.

As an ATF special agent for over 27 years starting my career by working the streets of Miami and loving every minute of being a street agent, I never ever imagined I would one day be leading the women and men of this great organization. I have always stayed present to the work that was in front of me, never looked too far ahead or too far back but just enough to be reminded of my roots. Staying true to who I am, being humble, compassionate, hard-working and being devoted to the life of service and public safety.

Being the first female acting ATF Director is one of, if not, the greatest honor of my professional life. I reflect back on my path, my life experiences and come to know that the unexpected path truly bears the best fruit.

I come from a close-knit Italian family, born and raised in New York City and chose the road less traveled by anyone I know. It has led me to a life of service and a life of profound experiences and opportunities. As I lead ATF into 21st century policing, I am mindful of staying true to my leadership style, the balance of being authentic, keeping it real and speak from the heart while staying focused and firm on making critical decisions that affect people’s lives. I subscribe to the Philosophy of many military leaders of mission first, people always. I enjoy being in the flow of my work and inspiring and motivating others to find their flow, their rhythm, their drumbeat. I am excited for the future of ATF and will continue to lead a world-class organization to achieve mission success as its now a labor of love. Regina Lombardo. Reggie
Experience
ATF
Company NameATF
Total Duration28 yrs 1 mo
TitleActing Director
Dates EmployedOct 2019 – Present
Employment Duration4 mos
TitleActing Deputy Director
Dates EmployedMay 2019 – Present
Employment Duration9 mos
LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area
Appointed by the Department of Justice, Attorney General William Barr to lead ATF and ensure proper oversight and accountability while executing the ATF mission. Appointed to this position following the retirement of Thomas Brandon. Currently serving as the Acting Director and Acting Deputy Director-Chief Operating Officer.
TitleDeputy Director / Chief Operating Officer
Dates EmployedMar 2018 – May 2019
Employment Duration1 yr 3 mos
LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area
ATF Deputy Director- Chief Operating Officer, selected to ensure proper leadership and oversight of programs and performance of all operational activities for the Bureau. Leads the agency of 5,163 employees, $1.3 billion annual budget charged with enforcing laws and regulations related to firearms, explosives, and, arson. Directs all regulatory firearms industry activities and criminal enforcement activities, internal controls and the protection of assets in more than 400 field offices and at ATF headquarters. Supervise and manage 52 Senior Service Executives (SES) serving 9 Directorates: Field Operations (FO), Enforcement Program and Services (EPS), Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information (OSII), Office of Management (OM), Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations (OPRSO), Office of Science and Technology (OST), Human Resources and Professional Development (HRPD), Public and Governmental Affairs (PGA), and Chief Counsel (CC).
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TitleAssistant Director - ATF Human Resources and Professional Development
Dates EmployedDec 2017 – Mar 2018
Employment Duration4 mos
LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area
Responsible for the strategic management of ATF’s workforce and, through recruitment, selection, development, and evaluation programs, ensuring that it stands ready to meet the challenges of the Bureau’s mission. Provided a unique perspective from which to build the Bureau’s 21st-century workforce.
TitleDeputy Assistant Director - Field Operations
Dates EmployedJun 2016 – Dec 2017
Employment Duration1 yr 7 mos
LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area
A key leadership position that provides strategic and operational oversight to field enforcement professionals charged with ensuring public safety. Responsible for the overall leadership and direction of Enforcement Operations and compliance with Federal Law and regulations by the firearms and explosives industry in the Central Region of the United States.
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TitleSpecial Agent in Charge - Field Operations
Dates EmployedDec 2014 – Jun 2016
Employment Duration1 yr 7 mos
LocationTampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
Directed activities of more than 200 law enforcement personnel in criminal and regulatory investigative groups in the state of Florida, 58 of the 67 counties. Engineered performance enhancements in Division operations. Enforced criminal laws and regulatory statutes pertaining to firearms, explosives, and arson. Effectively worked to improve relationships with the US Attorney’s office, as well as state and local police departments.
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TitleAssistant Agent in Charge
Dates EmployedDec 2013 – Dec 2014
Employment Duration1 yr 1 mo
LocationGreater New York City Area
Managed all functions and programs including budget, administration, employee/information security, operational oversight, human capital, property and facilities for 11 field offices throughout the state of New York and New York City. Directed complex investigations involving firearms and drug trafficking, serial arson, and firearms trafficking. Prepared Division for periodic internal reviews to mitigate organizational risk. Created and maintained effective working relationships with Federal, State, and local counterparts in the law enforcement community.
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TitleChief - Leadership Institute Leadership and Professional Development)
Dates EmployedDec 2012 – Dec 2013
Employment Duration1 yr 1 mo
LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area
Selected as the Chief of the Leadership Institute, tasked with creating a new division, building a team to focus on Leadership development to ATF's total workforce. Mission was to design, develop, and execute a new leadership journey model for ATF’s total workforce.
TitleCOUNTRY ATTACHÉ - INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION (Office of Strategic Intelligence)
Dates EmployedDec 2011 – Dec 2012
Employment Duration1 yr 1 mo
LocationOttawa, Canada Area
A Diplomatic mission under Department of State representing ATF at cross border crime forums, high-level bi-national meetings with DOJ-Office of International Affairs pertaining to international matters chaired by the US Ambassador to Canada. Held a leadership role to develop and execute the Beyond the Border Initiative, a Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness. The initiative successful enhanced Integrated Cross-border Law Enforcement operations, “Next Generation Border Enforcement Teams.
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TitleASSISTANT COUNTRY ATTACHÉ - INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION (Office of Strategic Intelligence)
Dates EmployedDec 2005 – Dec 2011
Employment Duration6 yrs 1 mo
LocationToronto, Canada Area
Charged with establishing ATF’s first office in Toronto, Canada, in partnership with the US Department of State, Mission Canada. Successfully designed, developed, and executed a strategic plan to target international firearms trafficking operations between the United States into Canada. The plan defined both short and long-term goals, the best enterprise deployment strategy for the initiative which was successfully implemented and still exist today.
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TitleGroup Supervisor / HIDTA Task Force Commander
Dates EmployedDec 2001 – Dec 2005
Employment Duration4 yrs 1 mo
LocationMiami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Front line supervisor tasked with overseeing the day to day operations of a highly proactive task force of state, local and federal officers targeting police impersonation groups, home invasion undercover robbery groups and armed narcotics trafficking organizations.
TitleSpecial Agent
Dates EmployedJan 1992 – Dec 2002
Employment Duration11 yrs
LocationMiami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Assigned to the Miami Field Division. Developed a solid reputation for high profile, complex investigations. Expert in conducting complex multi-defendant investigations, international firearms trafficking, complex gang investigations, i.e., RICO/CCE.
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Education
University of South Florida
University of South Florida
Degree NameBachelors Field Of StudyCriminal Justice Grade3.9 GPA
Awarded Distinguished Alumni in 2019