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Command Quoted in Washington Post Article on Interim Secret Service Director
Washington Post Asks Command About Experience Working with Joseph Clancy
Amid the swift resignation of Julia Pierson as Secret Service Director, the Obama Administration responded just as quickly. The president and first lady knew that recently-retired Secret Service agent, Joseph Clancy, was the man for the job. Mr. Clancy retired from the Service three years ago, and has since been acting as head of security for Comcast in Philadelphia. Washington political and governmental circles are already swirling with inquiries about Mr. Clancy's reputation within the agency. Command Partners, Commissioner Basham and Steve Atkiss, as well as Senior Advisor, Mickey Nelson, agree that Clancy was the right choice as the Secret Service embarks on a new chapter.
Mr. Nelson has undoubtedly had the most experience with the new interim cheif, having served by his side in the Secret Service for years:
Joe’s a pretty ‘Yes, sir; no, sir,’ just-the-facts kind of guy. He’s very well versed in every level.
To read the full article, please go to: Washington Post
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Command Featured in NYT Article about Temporary Secret Service Chief
Interim Secret Service Chief Was in President’s Detail with Command Personnel
With the recent resignation of Secret Service Director, Julia Pierson, President Obama appointed former agency veteran, Joseph Clancy, as interim director. Clancy retired in 2011, but spent more than 25 years protecting the president, first family, foreign officials and dignitaries. Command's Senior Advisor and former Assistant Director Office of Protective Operations, United States Secret Service (USSR), Mickey Nelson, served alongside Mr. Clancy during several assignments throughout their careers, including the presidential protective division. Mr. Nelson made reference to his no-nonsense demeanor and endearing nickname "Father Joe", opting for the Secret Service over priesthood.
Command partner, Steve Atkiss, also commented on the president's solid choice in recognizing Clancy's leadership capabilities. Mr. Atkiss worked with Mr. Clancy at the White House from 2005 to 2006, telling the NYT:
He was someone who the president would personally know and have a lot of confidence in. Joe is someone who was a seasoned hand.
To read the full article, please go to: New York Times