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Idaho gets new Homeland Security director
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July 19, 2012 |
After nearly five years of serving as director
of the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security,
Brigadier General William Shawver is stepping
down to take a job in the private sector.
His last day in his BHS role is Friday, July 27.
Shawver, a 37-year veteran of the Air Force and
the Idaho Air National Guard, has concurrently
served as Assistant Adjutant General, Air, and
Commander, Idaho Air National Guard since 2010.
He will remain in his command role, serving as a
traditional Air National Guard member.
“It’s hard to believe that almost five years has
passed since I was named the director,” said
General Shawver. “Working with the folks in the
BHS in support of local elected officials,
county/tribal emergency managers, first
responders, and the residents of this great
State has been the highlight of my 37 years of
government service. My sincere appreciation to
Governor Otter and Major General Sayler for this
awesome opportunity to serve with the finest
Idaho has to offer.”
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Colonel Brad
Richy |
Idaho Adjutant General Major General Gary Sayler
has appointed Colonel William B. “Brad” Richy as
Shawver’s successor in the role of Idaho BHS
director, leading the bureau’s 65 personnel.
Richy, 54, currently serves as commander, 124th
Fighter Wing, Idaho Air National Guard. He began
his military career in 1977 and joined the Idaho
Air National Guard in 1988.
He holds a master’s degree in business
administration and is a recipient of the Bronze
Star and numerous other military awards and
decorations.
The colonel is a command pilot with over 8,000
flying hours. He has flown 15 types of civilian
and military aircraft, most notably the A-10
Thunderbolt II and the Boeing 747, which he flew
in his civilian career as a pilot for United
Parcel Service. His first day on the job with
Idaho BHS will be Monday, July 23.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of
Colonel Brad Richy as the new Director of BHS,
said General Sayler. “He brings proven military,
managerial and leadership experience to this
position. I have known Colonel Richy for 25
years and he has my complete respect and trust.
I know he is up to the task of leading BHS into
the future.”
“I look forward to this great opportunity to
serve the State of Idaho in a crucial role,”
said Richy. “The Idaho Bureau of Homeland
Security will continue its solid legacy of
service in emergency management, and I will work
diligently to uphold the outstanding working
relationships General Shawver has cemented with
first responders and elected leaders around the
state.”
Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter praised Sayler’s
decision to appoint Richy, as well as Shawver’s
work at Homeland Security.
“The Bureau of Homeland Security is the key
State agency tasked with working closely with
local government authorities to address disaster
response and emergency preparedness throughout
Idaho,” Governor Otter said. “General Shawver
has done a masterful job of addressing the
unique needs of communities in every corner of
our state. He departs from that role with my
thanks and great appreciation for his skills. I
also know that Colonel Richy will continue that
important work requiring both a diplomat’s tact
and patience and a seasoned leader’s discipline
and operational awareness.” |
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