DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION ADVOCATES JOIN FORCES TO PROMOTE SAFE DRUG DISPOSAL
Formed in 2017, the Deterra® Advisory Council conducts a variety of efforts to educate policymakers and the public about the unique benefits of Deterra Drug Deactivation Pouches, including their ease of use, effectiveness and low environmental impact
Meet the Deterra Advisory Council
William F. Alden
Mr. Alden has spent over 40 years in the field of drug enforcement and abuse prevention. His experience ranges from being a DEA agent on the front lines, where he was the youngest agent ever to be promoted to front line supervisor, to the Chief of DEA’s Office of Congressional and Public Affairs. During his time as Chief, he helped raise public awareness by developing “Drug Wars: The Camarena Story.”
His experience qualified him for the role as Deputy Director of DARE America and later as the owner of his own consulting firm, the Alden Group. Mr. Alden’s firm provides law enforcement and drug prevention services to organizations including DARE America, Noblis, Verint Technology Inc., and Lafayette Group.
In 2001, Mr. Alden proposed the idea of a DEA Educational Foundation, which he became the first president of, and today fills the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors. His expertise is valued by the Foundation in support of the DEA Museum, soliciting sponsors and partnerships which allow the museum to develop art displays and traveling exhibits that educate students about the dangers of drugs.
He also develops fundraising strategies in support of the foundation’s national afterschool DEA Youth Dance Program (DEA YDP).
William “Bill” Alden
Mr. Alden has spent over 40 years in the field of drug enforcement and abuse prevention. His experience ranges from being a DEA agent on the front lines, where he was the youngest agent ever to be promoted to front line supervisor, to the Chief of DEA’s Office of Congressional and Public Affairs. During his time as Chief, he helped raise public awareness by developing “Drug Wars: The Camarena Story.”
His experience qualified him for the role as Deputy Director of DARE America and later as the owner of his own consulting firm, the Alden Group. Mr. Alden’s firm provides law enforcement and drug prevention services to organizations including DARE America, Noblis, Verint Technology Inc., and Lafayette Group.
In 2001, Mr. Alden proposed the idea of a DEA Educational Foundation, which he became the first president of, and today fills the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors. His expertise is valued by the Foundation in support of the DEA Museum, soliciting sponsors and partnerships which allow the museum to develop art displays and traveling exhibits that educate students about the dangers of drugs.
He also develops fundraising strategies in support of the foundation’s national afterschool DEA Youth Dance Program (DEA YDP).
The Honorable Mary Bono
Ms. Bono is a former U.S. Representative for California’s 45th Congressional District, serving from 1998 to 2013. She now serves as a Principal at Washington, D.C.-based federal affairs firm Faegre Baker Daniels Consulting. Ms. Bono focuses her government advocacy and consulting practice at the firm on legislative, regulatory, and policy matters related to the environment, media, and information technology sectors.
While in Congress, Ms. Bono co-founded the Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse. She is a co-founder and honorary chairman of Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse (MAPDA), and she is a board member of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA).
Ms. Bono has won numerous awards for her legislative and civic work against prescription drug abuse.
The Honorable Mary Bono
Ms. Bono is a former U.S. Representative for California’s 45th Congressional District, serving from 1998 to 2013. She now serves as a Principal at Washington, D.C.-based federal affairs firm Faegre Baker Daniels Consulting. Ms. Bono focuses her government advocacy and consulting practice at the firm on legislative, regulatory, and policy matters related to the environment, media, and information technology sectors.
While in Congress, Ms. Bono co-founded the Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse. She is a co-founder and honorary chairman of Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse (MAPDA), and she is a board member of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA).
Ms. Bono has won numerous awards for her legislative and civic work against prescription drug abuse.
Major General Arthur T. Dean, USA, Ret.
General Dean has been the Chairman and CEO of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) since August of 1998. His responsibilities include providing strategic direction, diversifying and increasing funding, leading the board, being the primary spokesman for the organization, and overseeing the operations and personnel of CADCA.
Before General Dean assumed his role at CADCA, he spent 31 years in the United States Army. He retired on August 31, 1998 at the grade of Major General. General Dean served all over the world. He was a U.S. Army and Republic of Vietnam Senior Parachutist and an Army Ranger. He has received numerous awards, the highest being two awards of the U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal. General Dean is also the 2016 recipient of the National Conference on Citizenship Franklin Award for Citizen of the Year.
General Dean has served as a member of numerous boards including the Executive Council of the Atlanta Area Boy Scouts of America; the Defense Science Board Human Resources Task Force; the Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training (MCTFT) Advisory Committee; the Advisory Commission for the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program; the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Advisory Council; the Executive Committee (EXCOM) of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention; and the Madeira School. Today, he serves as a member for the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health (NIH) as well as CADCA.
Major General Arthur T. Dean - Ret.
General Dean has been the Chairman and CEO of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) since August of 1998. His responsibilities include providing strategic direction, diversifying and increasing funding, leading the board, being the primary spokesman for the organization, and overseeing the operations and personnel of CADCA.
Before General Dean assumed his role at CADCA, he spent 31 years in the United States Army. He retired on August 31, 1998 at the grade of Major General. General Dean served all over the world. He was a U.S. Army and Republic of Vietnam Senior Parachutist and an Army Ranger. He has received numerous awards, the highest being two awards of the U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal. General Dean is also the 2016 recipient of the National Conference on Citizenship Franklin Award for Citizen of the Year.
General Dean has served as a member of numerous boards including the Executive Council of the Atlanta Area Boy Scouts of America; the Defense Science Board Human Resources Task Force; the Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training (MCTFT) Advisory Committee; the Advisory Commission for the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program; the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Advisory Council; the Executive Committee (EXCOM) of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention; and the Madeira School. Today, he serves as a member for the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health (NIH) as well as CADCA.
Major General Elder Granger, M.D., USA, Ret.
Dr. Granger is a U.S. Army Major General (retired) and has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The 5Ps LLC, a healthcare, education, and leadership consulting firm, since August 2009. Dr. Granger served in the U.S. Army for over 35 years before retiring in June 2009, and was the Deputy Director and Program Executive Officer of the TRICARE Management Activity, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) in Washington, D.C. from December 2005 to June 2009. In this role he served as the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) on DoD health plan, policy and performance and oversaw the acquisition, operation and integration of DoD’s managed care program within the Military Health System.
Prior to joining TRICARE Management Activity, Dr. Granger led the largest U.S. and multi-national battlefield health system in recent history while serving as Commander, Task Force 44th Medical Command and Command Surgeon for the Multinational Corps Iraq.
Dr. Granger received a B.S. Degree from Arkansas State University and earned his medical degree from University of Arkansas School of Medicine where he was awarded the Henry Kaiser Medical Fellowship for Medical Excellence and Leadership. Dr. Granger is board certified by the American College of Physician Executives, American Board of Medical Quality and American Board of Internal Medicine and holds numerous medical certifications.
He is a director of DLH Holdings Corp., a provider of healthcare delivery solutions, logistics and technical services, a Governance Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors, and a current and former advisor or member of the board of directors of several privately-held companies.
Major General Elder Granger, M.D., USA, Ret.
Dr. Granger is a U.S. Army Major General (retired) and has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The 5Ps LLC, a healthcare, education, and leadership consulting firm, since August 2009. Dr. Granger served in the U.S. Army for over 35 years before retiring in June 2009, and was the Deputy Director and Program Executive Officer of the TRICARE Management Activity, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) in Washington, D.C. from December 2005 to June 2009. In this role he served as the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) on DoD health plan, policy and performance and oversaw the acquisition, operation and integration of DoD’s managed care program within the Military Health System.
Prior to joining TRICARE Management Activity, Dr. Granger led the largest U.S. and multi-national battlefield health system in recent history while serving as Commander, Task Force 44th Medical Command and Command Surgeon for the Multinational Corps Iraq.
Dr. Granger received a B.S. Degree from Arkansas State University and earned his medical degree from University of Arkansas School of Medicine where he was awarded the Henry Kaiser Medical Fellowship for Medical Excellence and Leadership. Dr. Granger is board certified by the American College of Physician Executives, American Board of Medical Quality and American Board of Internal Medicine and holds numerous medical certifications.
He is a director of DLH Holdings Corp., a provider of healthcare delivery solutions, logistics and technical services, a Governance Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors, and a current and former advisor or member of the board of directors of several privately-held companies.
Sue Kruczek
Ms. Kruczek lives in Guilford, Connecticut with her husband and two children, Haley and Teagan. In 2013, Ms. Kruczek tragically lost her 20-year-old son, Nick, to an accidental heroin overdose. Since her loss, Ms. Kruczek has become an advocate, sharing Nick’s story and spreading awareness of the dangers of addiction. Her dedication has given her the opportunity to speak at numerous forums throughout Connecticut and at the State Capitol.
Sue Kruczek
Ms. Kruczek lives in Guilford, Connecticut with her husband and two children, Haley and Teagan. In 2013, Ms. Kruczek tragically lost her 20-year-old son, Nick, to an accidental heroin overdose. Since her loss, Ms. Kruczek has become an advocate, sharing Nick’s story and spreading awareness of the dangers of addiction. Her dedication has given her the opportunity to speak at numerous forums throughout Connecticut and at the State Capitol.
Steve Murphy
As a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Stephen Murphy and his partner, Javier Pena, targeted the world’s first narco-terrorist, Pablo Escobar, and the Medellin Cartel. Living and working alongside their Colombian National Police counterparts in Medellin, Colombia, as well as with elite U.S. military units, their efforts resulted in the dismantlement of the largest and most violent international drug trafficking organization of its time. This was a first in the field of international narcotics investigations. U.S. and international law enforcement continue to utilize many of the strategies and innovative ideas that were created and implemented by Steve and Javier.
Steve began his law enforcement career in 1975 as a Police Officer in the City of Bluefield, WV. He then moved to Norfolk, VA, and was employed as a Special Agent for the Norfolk Southern Corporation.
In 1987, Steve became a Special Agent with the DEA. His agent assignments included Miami, FL; Bogotá, Colombia; and Greensboro, NC. Earning progressive promotions and leadership roles, Steve served two tours in the Atlanta Office where he was assigned to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) office, and led the Mobile Enforcement Team Program. He created and directed the Atlanta Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Strike Force. In 2001, Steve was assigned to the Special Operations Division in Washington, DC, serving as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge and as the Executive Assistant to the Director. In December 2009, Steve was promoted to the Senior Executive Service ranks as Deputy Assistant Administrator over DEA’s Office of Special Intelligence in Washington, DC, and later as the Special Agent in Charge/Director for the Department of Justice (DOJ), OCDETF Fusion Center, where he remained until his retirement in June 2013, after 37 years in law enforcement.
Following retirement, Steve founded a private company that provides specialized training for various components within the U.S. Department of Defense. Focusing on their overseas experiences, Steve and Javier conduct presentations for conferences, law enforcement/security training, universities/colleges, civic groups, and non-profit organizations that discuss their investigative experiences, leadership, conflict management, and how to survive and succeed when faced with seemingly overwhelming odds. Additionally, Steve and Javier serve as Technical Consultants/Subject Matter Experts for the newly released Netflix series, NARCOS, which is based on their activities while living in Colombia.
Steve was the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout his law enforcement career, to include the “DEA Special Agent of the Year Award,” the “DEA Administrator’s Group Achievement Award,” the “Director’s Award” from DOJ’s OCDETF Program, the “Distinguished Service Cross” from the Republic of Colombia (first time presented to a non-Colombian official), and the “International Award of Honor” from the International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association.
Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Bluefield State College in Bluefield, WV. He is a graduate of several executive leadership courses.
Steve Murphy
As a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Stephen Murphy and his partner, Javier Pena, targeted the world’s first narco-terrorist, Pablo Escobar, and the Medellin Cartel. Living and working alongside their Colombian National Police counterparts in Medellin, Colombia, as well as with elite U.S. military units, their efforts resulted in the dismantlement of the largest and most violent international drug trafficking organization of its time. This was a first in the field of international narcotics investigations. U.S. and international law enforcement continue to utilize many of the strategies and innovative ideas that were created and implemented by Steve and Javier.
Steve began his law enforcement career in 1975 as a Police Officer in the City of Bluefield, WV. He then moved to Norfolk, VA, and was employed as a Special Agent for the Norfolk Southern Corporation.
In 1987, Steve became a Special Agent with the DEA. His agent assignments included Miami, FL; Bogotá, Colombia; and Greensboro, NC. Earning progressive promotions and leadership roles, Steve served two tours in the Atlanta Office where he was assigned to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) office, and led the Mobile Enforcement Team Program. He created and directed the Atlanta Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Strike Force. In 2001, Steve was assigned to the Special Operations Division in Washington, DC, serving as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge and as the Executive Assistant to the Director. In December 2009, Steve was promoted to the Senior Executive Service ranks as Deputy Assistant Administrator over DEA’s Office of Special Intelligence in Washington, DC, and later as the Special Agent in Charge/Director for the Department of Justice (DOJ), OCDETF Fusion Center, where he remained until his retirement in June 2013, after 37 years in law enforcement.
Following retirement, Steve founded a private company that provides specialized training for various components within the U.S. Department of Defense. Focusing on their overseas experiences, Steve and Javier conduct presentations for conferences, law enforcement/security training, universities/colleges, civic groups, and non-profit organizations that discuss their investigative experiences, leadership, conflict management, and how to survive and succeed when faced with seemingly overwhelming odds. Additionally, Steve and Javier serve as Technical Consultants/Subject Matter Experts for the newly released Netflix series, NARCOS, which is based on their activities while living in Colombia.
Steve was the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout his law enforcement career, to include the “DEA Special Agent of the Year Award,” the “DEA Administrator’s Group Achievement Award,” the “Director’s Award” from DOJ’s OCDETF Program, the “Distinguished Service Cross” from the Republic of Colombia (first time presented to a non-Colombian official), and the “International Award of Honor” from the International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association.
Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Bluefield State College in Bluefield, WV. He is a graduate of several executive leadership courses.
