Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kimberly A. Cheatle |
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| Major Designation | 27th Director of the United States Secret Service |
| Term | 17 September 2022 - 23 July 2024 |
| Award | Presidential Rank Award (2021) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Copper Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | A Catholic High School in Danville, Illinois, U.S. |
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| College/University | Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois |
| Educational Qualification | B.A. in sociology and criminal justice (1992) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hometown | Danville, Illinois, U.S. |
Family
| Mother | Jan Cheatle |
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| Siblings | 1 brother (deceased) |
Career
| Overview | Kimberly Cheatle's career in law enforcement began with the U.S. Secret Service in 1995, where she worked in various capacities including at the Detroit field office focusing on financial crimes. She became known for her significant roles in protecting high-profile individuals, including Joe Biden during his vice presidency and Vice President Dick Cheney during the 9/11 attacks. Her ascent to leadership included becoming the first woman to hold the role of assistant director of Protective Operations. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| The tragic loss of her brother in a car accident in 1988 motivated Cheatle to enter the field of law enforcement. | |
| She initiated her career with the Secret Service four years after her brother's death. | |
| Successfully led top security operations for various key political figures. | |
| First female assistant director in charge of Protective Operations at the Secret Service. | |
| Worked on global security initiatives for PepsiCo before returning to government service. |