Michael Brown
Chandler
Summary
I am a high-level global criminal investigator with over 20 years of law enforcement experience specializing in complex criminal investigations targeting major, transnational criminal organizations. I am a honest, compassionate, diligent leader who works hand and hand with team members throughout the organization to problem solve and deliver results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Drug Enforcement Administration
Phoenix, AZ
11.2025 - Current
- Assistant Special Agent in Charge with second line supervisory responsibilities for six enforcement groups and 63 enforcement personnel.
- Direct enforcement groups in investigations of complex narcotic trafficking investigations targeting the Sinaloa Cartel.
- Plan and execute high-impact, multi-jurisdictional investigations with regional, national, and global scope disrupting major criminal networks.
Supervisory Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
Phoenix, AZ
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Supervisory Special Agent with first line supervisory responsibilities for four Special Agents and six task force officers.
- Enforcement group focuses on wiretap investigations and complex conspiracy investigations.
Supervisory Special Agent - Internal Affairs
Drug Enforcement Administration
Los Angeles, CA
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervisory Special Agent assigned to DEA's Internal Affairs Division (Office of Professional Responsibility).
- Conducted investigations into allegations of misconduct against DEA employees. Investigated complaints of sexual harassment, violation of policy and procedures, arrest of employees, and insider threat allegations.
- Successful criminally prosecuted a DEA employee for destruction of DEA files.
Supervisory Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
Phoenix, AZ
10.2017 - 02.2022
- Supervisory Special Agent with first line supervisory responsibilities for seven Special Agents and four task force officers.
- Improved the enforcement group seizures over 100%.
- Refocused the enforcement group on complex conspiracy investigation to include wiretap investigations and overdose death investigations.
- Conducted Fentanyl awareness outreach presentations to over 20,000 high school students over the course of one year.
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
Phoenix, AZ
06.2005 - 10.2017
- Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
- Conducted criminal investigations (drug trafficking, money laundering, weapons trafficking) targeting the Sinaloa Cartel. Specialized in Title III (wiretap) investigations.
- Testified in six trials and all aspects of court proceedings.
- Awarded the DEA Administrator Award for creating the first overdose death investigation group.
Program Manager - Managed Account
Citizens Bank
Providence, RI
12.2004 - 05.2005
- Program Manager for Managed Wrap Accounts. Consulted with Financial Representatives on investment selections for clients.
- Over 10 million assets under management.
High-Net Worth Account Manager
Fidelity Investments
Boston, MA
01.2001 - 12.2004
- Managed non-retirement brokerage accounts for high-net worth Clients (over one million dollars asset under management).
- NASD Series 7 and 66 certified.
Retirement Account Specialist
Fidelity Investiments
Marlborough, MA
06.1998 - 01.2001
- Managed retirement plans (401K) for Fortune 500 companies to include Merck and Bristol-Myers Squibb
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH05-1998
Skills
- Top Secret Clearance
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Threat assessment
- Crime scene management
- Crisis management
- Organized crime expertise
- Undercover operations
- Surveillance operations
- Witness interviews
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Drug Enforcement Administration
11.2025 - Current
Supervisory Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
10.2023 - 11.2025
Supervisory Special Agent - Internal Affairs
Drug Enforcement Administration
02.2022 - 10.2023
Supervisory Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
10.2017 - 02.2022
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
06.2005 - 10.2017
Program Manager - Managed Account
Citizens Bank
12.2004 - 05.2005
High-Net Worth Account Manager
Fidelity Investments
01.2001 - 12.2004
Retirement Account Specialist
Fidelity Investiments
06.1998 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Franklin Pierce University