U.S. Marshals' Biographies

On March 01, 2019, Denny King was sworn in as the United States Marshal for the Middle District of Tennessee. Denny W. King began his law enforcement career in 1973, as a Patrolman with the Lafollette, Tennessee, Police Department.

Tyreece L. Miller was sworn in as the United States Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee on July 10, 2020. Marshal Miller is responsible for the management, administration, and direction of operations throughout the district.

David G. Jolley was appointed U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Tennessee by President Donald J. Trump. Marshal Jolley previously served as the U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee. He was appointed to the Western Tennessee U.S. Marshal position in February 2002 by President George W. Bush and served until April 2009.

In February 2020, T. Michael O'Connor was sworn in as the U.S. Marshal of the Southern District of Texas. A fifth-generation South Texas rancher, U.S. Marshal T. Michael O'Connor continues his stewardship in public service and as a businessman.

Susan Lewellyn Pamerleau serves as the 33rd United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas. She was confirmed by the United States Senate August 28, 2018 and sworn in September 17, 2018.

The Honorable Justin L. Martinez was nominated by President Biden on October 14, 2023, confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 7, 2023, and sworn-in to serve as the United States Marshal for the District of Utah on June 20, 2023.

Lisa Dickinson was appointed as the United States Marshals Service (USMS) General Counsel on August 30, 2020 by former Director Donald W. Washington. capacity, she is responsible for overseeing Office of General Counsel (OGC) operations, as well as providing legal advice and guidance to U.S. Marshals Service personnel.

Shannon R. Saylor was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden and confirmed by the United States Senate on June 07, 2023, to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Michelle C. Hamilton was named the Acting (A) Chief of Staff of the United States Marshal Service (USMS) in January 2024. The USMS occupies a uniquely central position in the federal justice system, involved in virtually every federal law enforcement initiative.

Thomas L. Foster was nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the United States Senate on July 2, 2020. U.S. Marshal Thomas L. Foster began his law enforcement career as Deputy Sheriff for the Salem, Virginia, Sheriff's Office.

The United States Marshals Service acting Associate Director for Administration Jarrod Bruner, oversees the entire U.S. Marshals Service administrative line of business supporting the Agency's law enforcement missions.

Ms. O'Brien joined the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in October 2012, as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and primary financial advisor, responsible for the development and execution of $4.0 billion in appropriated funds on an annual basis.