WINWOOD APPOINTED DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMERS
U.S. Customs Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly has appointed Charles W. Winwood to deputy commissioner of the agency, effective immediately.
Winwood has been the acting deputy commissioner of Customs since the retirement of Samuel H. Banks in early February. As deputy commissioner, Winwood reports directly to the commissioner and will oversee the agency’s day-to-day operations.
Winwood has worked for Customs in various roles for 28 years. Prior to his appointment to deputy commissioner, he served as the assistant commissioner of Customs’ Office of Field Operations.