The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) appointed Mollie Crawford the Federal Security Director (FSD) for Hector International Airport in Fargo, N.D. Ms. Crawford, a native of North Dakota, assumes this position after serving as the TSA Assistant Federal Security Director for Screening in Tucson, Ariz., since November 2002.
"Mollie Crawford's extensive experience in aviation security, regulatory compliance and crisis management will continue to serve TSA well in her new position," said Kenneth Kasprisin, Acting Assistant Secretary for Homeland Security for TSA. "As FSD, she will oversee security and regulatory functions to ensure freedom of movement of people and commerce."
Prior to joining TSA, Crawford served as Director of Security for National Airlines, Director of Security and Regulatory Compliance for SonicAir, and FAA Security Liaison for America West Airline. She also was a Federal Air Marshal and Civil Aviation Security Inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Crawford attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, and has a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University.