Thomas L. Sheer

Senior Advisor & Consultant

Thomas L. Sheer, a former Assistant Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is an internationally recognized expert in law enforcement, counter-terrorism, crisis management, competitive intelligence and internal regulatory compliance. Mr. Sheer gained his expertise during 28 years of service in the FBI and the United States Marine Corps. He rose to the top position of the FBI’s Inspection Division, overseeing the integrity and managerial effectiveness of the Bureau’s operations in 59 field offices, 11 HQ divisions and 14 overseas operations. A significant portion of his FBI career was spent in the New York Office where he rose to the position of Assistant Director in Charge and where he was responsible for more than 1,200 agents and 5,000 support staff. He oversaw many complex and highly publicized cases, and supervised the design and implementation of a strategic plan that resulted in the arrest and conviction of the leadership of New York’s five organized crime families. Mr. Sheer was awarded the FBI Medal of Valor. Upon retirement from the Bureau, Mr. Sheer worked in the private sector for W.R. Grace and Company and Mirage Casinos and Resorts amongst others. Mr. Sheer is principal of his own firm, Sheer and Associates Inc., based in Palm Beach, Florida.