The DIA-OFA is proud to welcome US Customs & Border Protection Operations Specialist Ben Anderson on Thursday, 1/22/09 at the Lakes of Taylor. Anyone interested in Customs rules, regulations, enforcement, and/or penalties is encouraged to attend. Click here to download the event flyer/registration form. As you see from his bio, Specialist Anderson is uniquely qualified to answer virtually any question related to this important agency.
Ben Anderson began his career with U.S. Customs as entry level Inspector in Detroit in 1971. He was promoted to Senior Inspector in 1974, First Level Supervisor in 1977 and Chief Inspector in 1986. He served in several capacities as a Chief Inspector:
- Bridge Station Chief
- Enforcement Chief
- Administrative Chief
- Fort Street Cargo Station Chief (during 9/11)
Ben was featured representing U.S. Customs in the TIME Magazine one-year 9/11 Anniversary Issue (September 9, 2002).
Ben transferred to an Operations Specialist Position in the Detroit Field Office in 2004.
He began his 39th year with Customs on January 18, 2009.
