He's Leaving the TSA

The TSA's chief, James Loy said, "It is with a mixture of sadness and joy that I share Robert Johnson, Director of the Office of Internal Communications and Public Information, is leaving the Transportation Security Administration. Starting Monday (September 8), Robert will report to his new assignment as the Assistant to the Secretary for Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Transportation. Robert came to us last August having previously served in the Arizona Department of Transportation, worked with two governors and two members of Congress and in the private sector. During his tenure with the TSA, Robert has instrumental in developing a proactive positive media campaign that included hundreds of events around the country that helped drive the TSA message into the daily news cycle. I know you will join me in wishing Robert a fond farewell and much success in his latest endeavor. He will be greatly missed."

Turmail Gets the Corner Office

Loy continued, "I am pleased to announce that Brian Turmail will serve as the Acting Director of the Office of Communications and Public Information. Mr. Turmail has been with the Transportation Security Administration since April of 2002. He has played key roles in helping communicate the TSA screener rollout process and in coordinating numerous national media campaigns, including our meeting the screener deployment and baggage screening deadlines. Before joining the TSA, Mr. Turmail worked in communications in both the not-for-profit and private sectors and taught public school in the District of Columbia. I know you will all join me in welcoming Brian to this new and very challenging assignment."

[They still don't return our phone calls, either way --ed.]

FMI: www.tsa.gov