DIRECTOR ROBERT MUELLER ANNOUNCES WILSON LOWERY WILL BE LEAVING
HIS CURRENT POSITION TO PURSUE PERSONAL INTERESTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Director Robert S. Mueller, III, announced today
that Wilson Lowery, currently serving as the FBI's Executive Assistant Director
(EAD) for Administration will leave his position in the FBI in July to pursue
personal interests. Mr. Lowery had intended to leave the FBI at the end of 2003,
however he was asked to stay on while his replacement was sought. His last day
with the FBI will be July 9th, 2004.
Director Mueller very early in his
tenure recognized the need to bring in experts to assist in directing FBI reengineering
projects. Mr. Lowery's extensive corporate background brought a specific business
proficiency to our administrative process, which has permitted the FBI to better
adjust to our ever-changing roles. After coming out of retirement to join the
FBI team, Mr. Lowery's intent was to make a difference for his country. His contributions
to the FBI's Administrative Department here at Headquarters, throughout field
offices, and abroad will continue to guide the direction of future FBI transformations.
Mr. Lowery's accomplishments are varied and wide-reaching. In FY 2004,
the FBI will hire more people than we have hired in any one year during our history,
more than 3,000, because of our streamlined hiring process, recruiting efforts
and long term strategy to meet the Bureau's needs, each of which Mr. Lowery had
a hand in designing. In addition to guiding our recruiting, Mr. Lowery also: assisted
in the information technology infrastructure upgrades by incorporating expert
opinions from the National Academy of Science and creating the FBI Science Advisory
Board; created the first Human Capital Strategic Plan; introduced new contract
management disciplines; revamped manager training to include techniques from the
Kellogg School of Management; has been instrumental in seeking out and bringing
to the FBI skilled outside experts.
Director Mueller stated: "We at the
FBI know the substantial contribution Wilson Lowery has made to this organization.
He has brought a lifetime of experience in the business world and a knowledge
of re-engineering to improve the Bureau's ability to perform its mission. He has
greatly enhanced our working relationships with Congress, the Administration and
DOJ." The Director noted that "Wilson Lowery will be missed. His lasting contributions
to the country and to the FBI are appreciated."