Ron Vitiello

Ron and his wife Nuri were married in 1988. Both natives of Chicago, Illinois, they have two children. With the support of his family, Ron retired, concluding more than three decades of public service in April 2019. Since then, he established a consulting firm ably positioned to assist clients by providing vast experience and expertise in border security, strategies, international trade, and organizational leadership. Ron continues to tirelessly advocate for his former federal colleagues and for informed and smart border and immigration policies. Currently, Ron is working in private industry supporting his former colleagues and proudly spends his time volunteering for known charities and notable causes.

Starting his 34 years of government service with the US Border Patrol in Laredo, TX in 1985, Vitiello's hard work in his career led to his position as Chief in 2017.

After 33 years of service with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Ron took an appointment as CBP’s Acting Deputy Commissioner.

Nominated by President Trump in 2018, Vitiello is the only person to have lead both components of the Department of Homeland Security, ICE and CBP.