U.S. Marshals' Biographies
Tennessee
Tyreece L. Miller
Tyreece L. Miller was sworn in as the United States Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee on July 10, 2020. Marshal Miller is responsible for the management, administration, and direction of operations throughout the district.
Texas
Thomas Michael O'Connor
In February 2020, T. Michael O'Connor was sworn in as the U.S. Marshal of the Southern District of Texas. A fifth-generation South Texas rancher, U.S. Marshal T. Michael O'Connor continues his stewardship in public service and as a businessman.
Susan L. Pamerleau
Susan Lewellyn Pamerleau serves as the 33rd United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas. She was confirmed by the United States Senate August 28, 2018 and sworn in September 17, 2018.
John M. Garrison
He was initially sworn-in on February 4, 2019 by Rodney Gilstrap, Chief Judge for the Eastern District of Texas. Marshal Garrison currently oversees 42 personnel in the district with an annual operating budget of over 20 million dollars for operating expenses.
Utah
Justin L. Martinez
The Honorable Justin L. Martinez was nominated by President Biden on October 14, 2023, confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 7, 2023, and sworn-in to serve as the United States Marshal for the District of Utah on June 20, 2023.
Virginia
Shannon R. Saylor
Shannon R. Saylor was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden and confirmed by the United States Senate on June 07, 2023, to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Richard Kelly, Acting Associate Director for Operations
For over two decades, (A)ADO Kelly has been a key leader in the US Marshals Service. Since 2020, (A)ADO Kelly has served as a member of the Senior Executive Service of the United States Government, most recently as the Assistant Director (AD) of the Tactical Operations Division (TOD).
Michelle C. Hamilton, Acting Chief of Staff
Michelle C. Hamilton was named the Acting (A) Chief of Staff of the United States Marshal Service (USMS) in January 2024. The USMS occupies a uniquely central position in the federal justice system, involved in virtually every federal law enforcement initiative.
Thomas L. Foster
Thomas L. Foster was nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the United States Senate on July 2, 2020. U.S. Marshal Thomas L. Foster began his law enforcement career as Deputy Sheriff for the Salem, Virginia, Sheriff's Office.
Jarrod Bruner, Associate Director for Administration
The United States Marshals Service acting Associate Director for Administration Jarrod Bruner, oversees the entire U.S. Marshals Service administrative line of business supporting the Agency's law enforcement missions.
Holley O'Brien, Chief Financial Officer
Ms. O'Brien joined the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in October 2012, as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and primary financial advisor, responsible for the development and execution of $4.0 billion in appropriated funds on an annual basis.
Silas V. Darden, Associate Deputy Director
In January 2024, the Director of the United States Marshals Service (USMS), Ronald L. Davis, appointed Silas V. Darden to serve as the Associate Deputy Director.