Federal contractor Steampunk has announced the appointment of Kevin McAleenan to its board of directors.
A former acting secretary of homeland security and commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, McAleenan has been tapped to help direct the enterprise as it accelerates its growth journey.
“We are honored and humbled to welcome Secretary McAleenan to serve on our Board of Directors,” Steampunk CEO Matt Warren said. “Kevin’s impressive reputation as a results-driven innovator reverberates throughout our industry, and his passion for protecting our national security knows no bounds. His guidance and mentorship will bring an immediate positive impact to our clients, our employees, and our brand,” he said.
Prior to serving as acting secretary of homeland security from April to November 2019, McAleenan was commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, having been confirmed by the Senate in March 2018. He has previously served as CBP acting commissioner.
As CBP’s chief executive, McAleenan oversaw 60,000 employees, managed a budget of over $13 billion and ensured the effective operations of CBP’s mission to protect national security while promoting economic prosperity, the company said.
“Steampunk’s strong values and integrated design-led solution philosophy really resonate with me – putting people at the center of everything they do to deliver fast, high-quality mission impacts,” McAleenan said.