Dennis Lindsay

Mr. Dennis Lindsay retired in January 2008 from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Air and Marine Interdiction after 28 years of service in key Law Enforcement Aviation programs.

Mr. Lindsay began his career with the U.S. Customs Service in 1986 as a line pilot and served in that position until 1990 when he was promoted to National Aviation Safety Program Manager. As the National Safety Program Manager, Mr. Lindsaydeveloped program and equipment enhancements to lower risk for the hundreds of critical national security air missions undertaken by the U.S. Customs Service.

In 1997, Mr. Lindsaywas selected as the Director of Aviation Operations in Tucson, Arizona where he directed all Customs Air interdiction operations for a 6 state region. During that time, Mr. Lindsaywas selected to develop and execute an airspace security plan for the Salt Lake City Olympics in 2001, one of the first National Special Security Events (NSSEs) following the attacks of 9/11. This plan temporarily created the largest ever U.S. Customs Air and Marine operational unit and required significant integration with Department of Defense Commands, which Mr. Lindsay oversaw.

In 2003 Mr. Lindsaywas promoted to Executive Director of Air and Marine Operations in Washington, DC. at CBP headquarters, in which capacity he directed all national and international operations, developed all operational requirements for personnel, equipment, and provided strategic vision for all program enhancements. He served with and under nearly all the present HQ leadership in CBP Air and Marine including the current Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, and Executive Director for Mission Support.

In 2007 until his retirement in 2008, Mr. Lindsay directed the establishment and later day to day operations of the new Montana Aviation Branch in Great Falls, Montana, one of the Nation’s first northern border air branches.