Grant D. Ashley - Executive Assistant Director, Law Enforcement Services

Mr. Ashley was born in Los Angeles, California, and received his early education in Southern California. Mr. Ashley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the California State University at Northridge in 1978, and a master's degree in Public Administration from George Washington University, Washington, D.C., in 1995.

Mr. Ashley entered on duty with the FBI in May 1976, in the Los Angeles Division, serving in a support position. In May 1979, Mr. Ashley left the FBI to work in public accounting.

In April 1980, he was appointed as a Special Agent; and following a period of training at Quantico, Virginia, he was assigned to the Los Angeles Division. Mr. Ashley investigated White Collar and Violent Crimes and also served on the Los Angeles Division SWAT team.

In January 1987, he was transferred to FBI Headquarters, Washington, D.C., as a supervisor of drug investigations in the Criminal Investigative Division.

In December 1988, he was transferred to the Chicago Division where he supervised its Violent Crimes Task Force. In January 1994, he was assigned to supervise a squad specializing in Organized Crime/Narcotics matters within the Chicago Division.

In June 1994, Mr. Ashley was designated the Unit Chief of Investigative Operations, Rapid Start Unit, Information Resources Division, at FBI Headquarters.

In September 1995, Mr. Ashley was appointed as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the San Diego Division, with responsibility for National Security matters, White Collar Crime, Civil Rights, tactical operations, and administration of the office. He was appointed Associate Special Agent in Charge of the San Francisco Division in August 1997, with responsibility for the division's operations and administration.

In February 1999, Mr. Ashley was designated Special Agent in Charge of the Las Vegas Division. On February 14, 2002, Director Mueller appointed Mr. Ashley Assistant Director of the FBI's Criminal Investigative Division. Mr. Ashley was named Executive Assistant Director of Law Enforcement Services in May 2004.

Mr. Ashley is a Certified Public Accountant. He and his wife, Linda, have no children.