Northern Nevada Speaker Series at the National Automobile Museum

Doors open: 5:00pm
VIP Meet & Greet: 6:00pm to 6:45pm (Not included in general admission)
Presentation: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Reno, NV – The National Automobile Museum is pleased to announce that Tom Homan, former Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will be the esteemed keynote speaker at the upcoming Northern Nevada Speaker Series event on October 11, 2024.

Mr. Homan’s tenure at ICE was marked by significant enforcement actions and policy decisions that impacted immigration law and order. His experiences and insights promise to make for an engaging and informative presentation, sure to resonate with attendees interested in understanding the complexities of immigration enforcement and its implications on individuals and communities.

The event, which is part of a prestigious lecture series aimed at bringing thought leaders and experts from various fields to Northern Nevada, will be held at the National Automobile Museum's esteemed address at 1 Museum Drive, Reno, Nevada 89501. This is a unique opportunity for community members to hear from a figure who has played a pivotal role in shaping America's immigration policy at a time of intense national focus on the topic.

Tickets for the speaking event are available at an early bird price of $40 per person until September 30th. Ticket prices will rise to $60 starting October 1st. Those interested in attending are encouraged to book in advance as this event promises to draw a significant crowd. It is not only an occasion for learning and reflection but also an opportunity to engage in a broader conversation about the evolving landscape of immigration and enforcement in the United States.

We invite reporters and news publications to join us for this insightful and timely discussion. For ticketing information and to learn more about the National Automobile Museum's Northern Nevada Speaker Series, please contact the museum directly or visit our website at www.automuseum.org.

The National Automobile Museum looks forward to welcoming Tom Homan and guests for an evening of thought-provoking conversation and dialogue.

For additional details, press passes, or interview opportunities, please contact Philip MacDougall at (775) 333-9306 or [email protected]

BIO- Tom Homan is from northern New York State. He holds an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Jefferson Community College and a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

He served as a Police Officer in West Carthage, NY before joining the United States Border Patrol in 1984.

Homan served as a Border Patrol Agent, an Investigator, a Special Agent, a Supervisor Special Agent, Assistant Director of Investigations, an Assistant Special Agent in Charge, a Deputy Special Agent in Charge, and a Special Agent in Charge before being named to the Executive Associate Director of ICE at Headquarters in Washington DC during the Obama administration in 2013.

Homan was appointed Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on January 30, 2017 by President Donald Trump and later nominated to that position by President Trump in November of 2017. He subsequently retired in June of 2018.

He started at the bottom rung of the law enforcement ladder in 1984 and made it to the top in 2017, without missing a single rung. Mr. Homan was the first ICE Director who came up through the ranks, his proudest career accomplishment.

In 2015 President Obama gave Tom the highest professional award possible, the Distinguished Presidential Rank Award, for his exemplary leadership and extensive accomplishments in the area of immigration enforcement. He also was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in 2018 by the Trump Administration in recognition of exceptionally distinguished and transformational service to strengthen Homeland Security for the United States.

Again in 2018, he was awarded the Law Enforcement Person of the Year Award from the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), which represents over 26,000 federal law enforcement officers. In November of 2019, Homan received the Man of the Year Award by Blue Magazine, a law enforcement publication created by and managed by law enforcement career professionals. In January 2020, he was awarded the National Security Medal by President Trump for distinguished achievement in the field of national security through exceptionally meritorious service.

Tom is a best-selling author, owner of Homeland Strategic Consulting, and is one of the nation's most sought-after speakers.

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