James Loy
Admiral James Milton Loy (born August 10, 1942) is the deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Loy entered the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1960. He served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, rising to the rank of Admiral. In May 1998, Loy served as the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.
In May 2002, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation Norman Mineta, appointed Loy to become the Deputy Under Secretary for the newly-formed Transportation Security Administration. He lead the agency through its creation and subsequent incorporation into the Department of Homeland Security.
In 2003, Loy was appointed to Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. He was nominated by President George W. Bush on October 23, 2003, confirmed by the U.S. Senate on November 25, 2003, and sworn-in as deputy secretary on December 4, 2003.
