US Secret Service Director Sean Curran on Tuesday announced that he selected Mark Ryan to serve as the agency’s new Deputy Director

“I am pleased to announce that I have asked Mark Ryan to serve as the 25th Deputy Director of the US Secret Service,” Sean Curran said on Tuesday.

“I am confident that this transition will sustain the momentum we have built and strengthen our ability to meet the mission ahead,” he said.

Earlier today, Director Curran announced to the workforce that he has selected Mark Ryan to serve as the agency’s 25th Deputy Director. https://t.co/AN7ogr71Gi

— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) October 20, 2026

Mark Ryan is a 25-year veteran Secret Service Agent. He spent six years in the Presidential Protective Division, Real Clear Politics reporter Susan Crabtree reported.

On Friday, Matt Quinn resigned as Secret Service Deputy Director amid drone controversies.

“Today I informed the men and women of the Secret Service that I will be transitioning out of my role as Deputy Director. Director Curran and I have been working on a thoughtful transition plan for months now. Proud of the men & women of the USSS and all your accomplishments!” Matt Quinn said in a statement on X.

Today I informed the men and women of the @SecretService that I will be transitioning out of my role as Deputy Director. Director Curran and I have been working on a thoughtful transition plan for months now. Proud of the men & women of the USSS and all your accomplishments!

— U.S. Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn (@SecretSvcDepDir) October 16, 2026

According to Real Clear Politics, Matt Quinn worked for a company that manufactures DroneHunter.

Matt Quinn served as a Secret Service Agent for 23 years until 2021 when he left the agency.

Quinn returned to the agency after he worked for DroneHunter.