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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Steve Murphy

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

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.