C.J. (Cathie) Kasch, Assistant Administrator for Human Resources

Since August 2002, C. J. (Cathie) Kasch has served as the Assistant Administrator for Human Resources. She began her career with DEA in June 2002 as the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Human Resources. As the Assistant Administrator for Human Resources she is responsible for directing a comprehensive Human Resources program including, but not limited to, employee relations and discipline, benefits, health and safety, recruitment, staffing and placement, classification, pay, executive resources, and automated personnel and information systems.

Prior to joining DEA, Cathie served as the Assistant Commissioner of Human Resources and Development with the Immigration and Naturalization Service where she administered a staff of over 700 employees, including the Border Patrol and Immigration Officer academies.

She was the Program Manager for staffing, downsizing, and executive resources policies in the Office of the Secretary of Defense from 1992 to 1996. She served as the Head of Civilian Personnel for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command with the Department of Navy from 1992 to 1996. From 1986 to 1991, she served as the Head of Civilian Personnel for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command.

She began her career in 1967 with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and served in a number of bureaus until she joined Department of Navy in 1984.

Cathie grew up in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Management Studies from the University of Maryland, University College.