Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on June 1 that Rosario “Pete” Vasquez would become the new chief of the Border Patrol.
Vasquez succeeds Mike Banks, who stepped down from the role last month after 15 months.
Vasquez has more than 26 years of experience with the Border Patrol. Over the course of his career, he has held a wide range of operational and executive leadership positions spanning the southwest and northern borders, CBP headquarters, and international assignments.
A graduate of the Border Patrol’s Search, Trauma, and Rescue Unit, Vasquez has served in numerous leadership roles, including assignments with the Border Patrol’s Special Operations Group, CBP Headquarters’ Office of Anti-Terrorism, and as director of the Alliance to Combat Transnational Threats. His experience also includes serving as an assistant attaché for Customs and Border Protection in Canada and as acting executive director within CBP’s Office of Trade….
Rosario ‘Pete’ Vasquez Is the New Border Patrol Chief, CBP Announces
