Mike George

Mike George is Assistant Chief of the Homeland Security Division in the Texas Department of Public Safety, responsible for coordinating multi-agency development of state strategy, plans, and policy for building and employing homeland security capabilities. Major focus areas include the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan, Texas Homeland Security Council, Private Sector Advisory Council, border security intelligence, critical infrastructure protection initiatives, risk and capability assessments, research and analysis, and homeland security exercises. He also oversees a variety of law enforcement planning efforts for border security, counter-gang, and terrorism response operations. Mr. George previously served as an infantry officer and strategist in the United States Army. His assignments included service with the Bush and Obama administrations as acting Senior Director of Preparedness Policy on the Homeland Security Council Staff, with US Northern Command as a homeland defense stra