U.S. Marshals' Biographies
U.S. Marshals' Biographies
North Carolina
Terry J. Burgin
The Honorable Terry J. Burgin was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., confirmed by the United States Senate, and appointed on December 9, 2022, to serve as the United States Marshal (USM) for the Western District of North Carolina.
North Dakota
Dallas L. Carlson

On October 17, 2018, United States President J. Donald Trump appointed Dallas Carlson as the US Marshal for the District of North Dakota. Marshal Carlson was sworn into office by the Honorable Daniel L. Hovland, Chief Judge for the District of North Dakota. The District of North Dakota has four courthouses spread across a geographical area of 70,762 miles.
Ohio
Michael D. Black
The Honorable Michael D. Black was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., confirmed by the United States Senate, and appointed on January 3, 2023, to serve as the United States Marshal (USM) for the Southern District of Ohio.
Peter J. Elliott

In March 2003, Peter J. Elliott was appointed by President George W. Bush as United States Marshal for the Northern District of Ohio after being unanimously confirmed by the Senate. He was subsequently retained by President Barack Obama in 2009 and by President Donald J. Trump in 2017. Marshal Elliott is the longest serving United States Marshal in the history of Ohio.
Oklahoma
Johnny L. Kuhlman

Johnny L. Kuhlman was sworn-in as the United States Marshal for the Western District of Oklahoma on April 2, 2018. As U.S. Marshal, Kuhlman is responsible for 40 counties of Central and Western Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City. His responsibilities encompass leading and directing operations.
Oregon
Pete W. Cajigal, Acting U.S. Marshal
Pete Cajigal was designated to serve as the Acting United States Marshal for the District of Oregon by Attorney General Merrick Garland on September 23, 2021.
Pennsylvania
Eric S. Gartner

Eric S. Gartner serves as the 51st United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 23, 2018, and sworn in on June 12, 2019. Marshal Gartner leads and directs the U.S. Marshal Service mission encompassing the nine southeastern counties in Pennsylvania, including the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Philip R. Lewis III
Philip R. Lewis III was designated to serve as the Acting United States Marshal for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Following the retirement of United States Marshal William Pugh on December 31, 2024, Lewis assumed the role of Acting United States Marshal on January 9, 2026.
Stephen K. Eberle

Stephen Eberle was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden Jr., and confirmed by the United States Senate on June 14, 2023, to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Puerto Rico
Wilmer Ocasio-Ibarra

Wilmer Ocasio-Ibarra was sworn in as the United States Marshal of the District of San Juan on September 29, 2019. The District of Puerto Rico is comprised of the Court House in Old San Juan, Hato Rey and Ponce.
Rhode Island
Wing Chau

Wing Chau was nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as the 33rd United States Marshal for the District of Rhode Island. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 11, 2019 and was sworn in by Chief Judge William Smith for the United States District Court of Rhode Island on May 13, 2019.
South Carolina
Chrissie C. Latimore
The Honorable Chrissie C. Latimore was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., confirmed by the United States Senate, and appointed on December 9, 2022, to serve as the United States Marshal (USM) for the District of South Carolina.