U.S. Marshals' Biographies

Johnny L. Hughes became the 33rd Marshal for the District of Maryland on February 14, 2002, following his appointment by President George W. Bush and confirmation by the United States Senate on February 8, 2002. Prior to becoming United States Marshal, Mr. Hughes was Director of the National High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Congressional Affairs and Public Information Office.

Johnny L. Kuhlman was sworn-in as the United States Marshal for the Western District of Oklahoma on April 2, 2018. As U.S. Marshal, Kuhlman is responsible for 40 counties of Central and Western Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City. His responsibilities encompass leading and directing operations.

Joseph "Dan" McClain was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to become the United States Marshal for the Southern District of Indiana in April, 2018. As the United States Marshal, McClain ensures the protection of the Federal Judiciary and the apprehension of fugitives at the federal, state, and local levels.

Juan Mattos, Jr. was appointed by President Barack Obama to become the United States Marshal for the District of New Jersey in July, 2011. As the United States Marshal, Mattos ensures the protection of the Federal Judiciary and the apprehension of fugitives at the federal, state, and local levels.

The Honorable Justin L. Martinez was nominated by President Biden on October 14, 2023, confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 7, 2023, and sworn-in to serve as the United States Marshal for the District of Utah on June 20, 2023.

Kerry L. Pettingill was appointed by President Donald J. Trump on September 30, 2019 as the U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. The U.S. Marshals Service is the federal government's primary agency for fugitive investigations and security of the federal judiciary and courts.

On February 4th, 2019, Kim V. Gaffney was sworn-in as the 20th United States Marshal for the Western District of Wisconsin. As the United States Marshal for the Western District of Wisconsin, Gaffney is responsible for enforcing all orders of the United States District Court in the western 40,000 square miles of Wisconsin.

Kirk M. Taylor was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden Jr., confirmed by the United States Senate, and appointed on October 18, 2022, to serve as the United States Marshal (USM) for the District of Colorado.

LaDon Reynolds was nominated on November 12, 2021 to be the U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois. Mr. Reynolds held numerous leadership positions while at the department, including Detective Commander.

Lisa Dickinson was appointed as the United States Marshals Service (USMS) General Counsel on August 30, 2020 by former Director Donald W. Washington. capacity, she is responsible for overseeing Office of General Counsel (OGC) operations, as well as providing legal advice and guidance to U.S. Marshals Service personnel.

As the United States Marshal, Shepherd leads U.S. Marshals Service activities for the Southern District of Mississippi. Marshal Shepherd began his law enforcement career in 1983 as a patrolman with the McComb Mississippi Police Department. He rose through the ranks of the Department and retired in 2003 as Lieutenant and SWAT Commander.

As Marshal, his responsibilities encompass leading and directing operations, including security and protection of the United States Courts, criminal investigations, fugitive apprehension, execution of federal court orders and other law enforcement activities.