Top Border & Immigration Leaders Join Forces to Navigate Complexity in Times of Change

Elaine Duke, Patrick Lechleitner, Katie Tobin, Ryan Scudder & Tim Devine join Cambridge Global Advisors bringing decades of homeland security experience

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With U.S. border policy taking center stage in the Trump Administration, and unprecedented budget increases, organizations require trusted advisors who possess firsthand experience in leading operations, shaping policy, and implementing programs at the highest levels of the U.S. Government's border and immigration infrastructure.  

To capitalize on these opportunities and risks, Cambridge Global Advisors (CGA), a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with deep experience in homeland and national security, has expanded its senior advisory team. These seven leaders bring unparalleled experience across our immigration, customs enforcement and border infrastructure..

• Elaine Duke – Former Acting Secretary and Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in the first Trump Administration, with decades of experience in federal management and acquisition
• Patrick Lechleitner – Former Acting Director and permanent Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), specializing in national security and public safety
• Katie Tobin – Former Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Transborder Affairs at the White House National Security Council, with expertise in migration and international coordination
• Ryan Scudder – Former Executive Assistant Commissioner for Enterprise Services at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and a United States Border Patrol (USBP) veteran, experienced in providing mission-critical support
• Paul Thomas - Vice Admiral, USCG (ret.); former Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, brings unparalleled expertise in security strategy and operational logistics
• Tim Devine – Former Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the United States Secret Service (USSS) with extensive experience in transnational crime, investigative forensics, and law enforcement coordination
• Morgan Ryan - Former Senior Counselor to the Secretary for Transnational Organized Crime, DHS

"These dedicated public servants have played crucial roles in shaping the systems and policies that define modern immigration and border security at the highest levels of government," said Jake Braun, CGA Chief Executive Officer.  "Their insights into how the sprawling network of agencies that make up our homeland defense infrastructure are exactly what organizations need to succeed in this rapidly evolving environment."

With the growing changes in U.S. border policy, and related budget increases, organizations require trusted advisors with firsthand experience in leading operations, shaping policy, and implementing reforms. This expertise is essential for navigating the shifting landscape effectively.

For more information, contact: [email protected]

SOURCE CAMBRIDGE GLOBAL ADVISORS