Chief CBP Officer Field Operations Chicago Chief Anye Whyte is currently the Program manager for Recruitment and Retention, at U. S. Customs and Border Protection for the Chicago Field Office since 2009. In his role, Chief Whyte is responsible for ensuring that CBP has a highly qualified diverse workforce that is both efficient and effective in carrying out CBP’s core mission. Chief Whyte has overall responsibility for an area comprised of twelve states. Chief Whyte has worked diligently to create a well-trained emergency response and preparedness effort. Chief Whyte has assisted in the implementation of the largest Department of Homeland Security Community Outreach Initiative as well as enhanced CBP’s image with its stakeholders.
In 1990, Chief Whyte joined the U.S. Customs Service as a Student trainee. Three years later, after graduating from Western Illinois University, Chief Whyte became an Inspector and quickly developed his leadership skills and was recognized by the Boy Scouts of America as the Crime Prevention Officer of the Year for his commitment and leadership to youth in the Explorer program. Chief Whyte has served his CBP Posts in numerous capacities. Currently, Chief Whyte is the Chicago Field Office Exploring Executive Chairman. He has developed and implemented a standard of discipline and has served as a role model to America’s youth for the last 22 years.
In 1996, Chief Whyte served as member of the Narcotic Interdiction Team and the Contraband Enforcement Team. He was responsible for conducting searches of people and conveyances for, National Security, Drug Interdiction and other illegal contraband. Chief Whyte has severed as an international Instructor at several location throughout the world, St. Petersburg, Russia, Lagos Nigeria, Portia Prince, Haiti and Gaborone Botswana. In 1997, Chief Whyte was promoted to the position of Senior Customs Inspector. In 2001, Chief Whyte was promoted again to the position of Supervisory Customs Inspector and led teams in Cargo Operation, Passenger Operation, and Training.
In 2003, the Department of Homeland Security was created and Chief was is a founding member of DHS, dedicated to preventing terrorist attacks within the United States, reducing America’s Vulnerability to terrorism, and minimizing the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters.
In 2009, Mr. Whyte was promoted to the position of Chief of Customs and Border Protection and assigned to the Area Port of Chicago Training Division. In July 2009, Chief Whyte was reassigned to the Chicago Field Office.
Throughout his career Chief Whyte has been awarded numerous awards distinguishing his work ethics, commitment to the American people, outstanding performance, individual growth and development. He has also served and partnered with a number of organizations such as the State of Illinois Drug Education Alliance (1996-2007), Chairman of the State of Illinois Law Enforcement Exploring Committee (1996-2006), Illinois Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association (1993-2006). And a Member National Law Enforcement Explorer Committee. Additionally, Chief Whyte is actively involved in his community having severed as a basketball, baseball and softball coach. He served as President and Commissioner of the Bensenville Baseball Association (2005-2009). Currently, he is the Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 65. He is the past District Commissioner for Potawatomi Trails of Three Fires Council. He also serves on the Board of Police Commissioner for the Village of Bensenville.
Chief Whyte holds a Bachelors of Science in Law Enforcement Administration from Western Illinois University.
Chief Anye Whyte is a proud husband and father of four beautiful children. His oldest child is attending the United State Naval Academy as a Midshipmen.
