Christopher Perry

Experience

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  Army National Guard

  Sept 1986 - Mar 1998

  • Field Artillery Fire Direction/Fire Support Officer

    Nov 1989 - Mar 1998

  • UH-1 Helicopter Repairer/Crew Chief

    Sept 1986 - Nov 1989
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  U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  Nov 1989 - Dec 2000

  International Trade Manager/Specialist, Supervisory Entry Specialist, and Import Specialist
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  U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

  • Area Port Director - Champlain, NY

    Dec 2000 - Aug 2008

  • Deputy Director Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)

    Jan 2008 - May 2008
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  U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Director Field Operations - Los Angeles
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  U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2023

  • Director Field Operations - Detroit

    Aug 2008 - Dec 2023

  • Executive Director, Operations - Washington DC

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
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  CJP Advisory Services, LLC

  Jan 2024 - now

  Co-Founder and Vice President

  Result-focused, data driven, and influential retired federal law enforcement and national security executive with more than 34 years of government and military experience. Recognized as an expert on border security, international trade, operations management, operational testing/red teaming, facility design, technology integration in security, and risk/vulnerability-based threat identification and mitigation. Proven leadership experience in both steady state and critical incidents that have garnered world-wide attention. Possesses the right combination of experience, leadership, operational and technical knowledge, vision, energy, and strategic perspective to plan, design, and implement highly effective responses and solutions while optimizing and integrating resources and developing partnerships.Provide consulting and advisory services based on comprehensive experience in border security operations and Federal law enforcement leadership across air, land, and sea environments. My background in supply chain security ensures that goods move safely and efficiently across borders. Skilled in advising clients on advanced border technology and international trade challenges, including issues related to forced labor. Well-versed in trusted trader and traveler programs. I provide strategic counsel and possess the ability to provide expert legal testimony to law firms as a recognized authority. Provided training to international Customs executives as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Export Control and Related Border Security Program (EXBS). Known for my strong leadership and crisis management abilities. I have effectively navigated critical incidents in high-pressure situations that have garnered worldwide attention. I am skilled at enhancing security measures and operational efficiency while addressing the contemporary challenges in the field simultaneously. Show less