Jim Lucey joined the U.S. Secret Service in 1970 and retired after 28 years as the Special Agent in Charge of the Office of Protective Research. During his career, Jim provided protection for U.S. presidents, vice presidents, presidential candidates, and visiting Heads of State. In his last assignment, he reviewed and coordinated all intelligence investigations on groups and individuals who posed a threat against any persons and places protected by the Secret Service.
After retirement, Jim served as Chief of Protection Services at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. As Chief he was responsible for the overall protection and security of the Gallery’s collections, facilities, and properties that are visited by several million annual visitors, as well as protection for approximately 1,000 employees including 330 security staff. He retired a second time in 2016.
A native of New York City, Jim holds a B.S. in business from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Arranged by Bob McGroarty