Derek S. Maltz is an American government official. Since January 20, 2025, he has served as acting administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.[1]

Early life and education

Maltz attended Syracuse University, where he played lacrosse.[2] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.[3]

Career

Maltz headed the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force at the DEA’s New York Field Division.[3] While at the agency, he led the special operations division for nearly a decade.[1] He retired from the agency in 2014, taking a new role as the executive director for government relations at surveillance technology company Pen-Link.[3][4]

Personal life

Maltz has a wife, Patricia, and sons Derek, Dylan, and Daniel.[2][5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Career Special Agent Derek S. Maltz Appointed to Lead U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration". DEA.gov. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Men's Lacrosse: Derek Maltz". Syracuse Sports. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Press Release" (PDF). House.gov. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  4. ^ D'Annunzio, Francesca. "New DEA Chief's Background Includes Surveillance Tech and Border Misinformation". Texas Observer. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  5. ^ Dougherty, Jesse. "Last run: Brothers Derek, Dylan Maltz savor final season together at Syracuse". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_S._Maltz
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