TOM RIDGE
Former Governor of Pennsylvania
Tom Ridge is the former Governor of Pennsylvania. Following the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, Governor Ridge became the first Assistant to President George W. Bush for Homeland Security and, on January 24, 2003, he became the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Prior to these roles, Governor Ridge served for twelve years as a member of the United States House of Representatives.