Derek S. Maltz
Derek S. Maltz | |
|---|---|
Maltz in 2023 | |
| Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Anne Milgram |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3, including Dylan Maltz |
| Education | Syracuse University (BS) |
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 three sons: Derek, Dylan, and Daniel.[2][5]
References
- ^ a b "Career Special Agent Derek S. Maltz Appointed to Lead U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration". DEA.gov. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Men's Lacrosse: Derek Maltz". Syracuse Sports. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "Press Release" (PDF). House.gov. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ D'Annunzio, Francesca. "New DEA Chief's Background Includes Surveillance Tech and Border Misinformation". Texas Observer. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ Dougherty, Jesse. "Last run: Brothers Derek, Dylan Maltz savor final season together at Syracuse". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 8 February 2025.