Thomas W. Steffens

ADMIRAL THOMAS W.
STEFFENS (RET.) was elected to serve as a member our Board on March 19, 2004.
Admiral Steffens currently serves as the Technical Director for Homeland Security and special operations for ANTEON Corporation.
In 2003, he concluded over 34 years of naval service as a Navy SEAL.
Following the events of September 11th, Admiral Steffens was recalled by the Chief of Naval Operations to serve as Special Assistant for Homeland Security to the Commander, Fleet Forces Command.
While serving as such, he also served as the Director of Anti-Terrorism and was responsible for coordination with the U.S.
Northern Command and with the U.S.
Coast Guard for Maritime Homeland Defense and port security.
He also regularly coordinated with the Joint Staff, services and various agencies (CIA, DIA, DISA, NSA) in the areas of command, control, communications and intelligence.
During his 18 months in this position he established a vision and strategy for Navy Force Protection, implemented an operational architecture for both the Fleet and Regional Shore-based Navy, built a force of over 15,000 security personnel, and set security standards for all CONUS naval installations.
Admiral Steffens was instrumental in establishing the Center for Anti-Terrorism that establishes security doctrine and trains all leaders for the Navy today.