Jeff Carter

Carter’s career spans various key roles within the U.S. government. Before joining ICE, he served as a Senior Advisor in the Office of Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). As the Deputy Assistant Commissioner in the Office of Public Affairs at CBP, Carter was the senior career official responsible for managing the office’s strategic direction and supervising divisions that handled media relations, visual communications, digital engagement, internal communications, and mission support. His role often saw him acting as the principal advisor to the Assistant Commissioner and stepping in as Acting Assistant Commissioner when necessary. In addition to his time at CBP, Carter has held notable positions as the Director of Human Capital at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Chief of Media Relations at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and Director of Communications for the Under Secretary for Management at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). His extensive background also includes service in the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy.