Mark Gwyne

Good morning, James Dray and here's Mark\

he's usually photographed with his wife....

Between you and Barbara Todaro I learn a lot each day. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us 

Good morning James,

He certainly had the dedication to being a law enforcer.

Make yourself an astonishing day.

He served the public in a very honorable way. Stay safe out there.

Thank you very much, James, for sharing this interesting story.

Have a good day and an outstanding week.

Good morning James. Some people possess the shear determination to continue their growth and the rewards it brings! Enjoy your day!

Wikipedia...

Gwyn began his career as a patrolman with the McMinnville police department in 1985. Three years later he joined the TBI as a Special Agent.^[1] Gwyn spent eight years investigating some of the state’s most high-profile crimes before being promoted to Executive Officer in 1996. In 2001, Gwyn became Assistant Director of TBI in charge of the Forensic Services Division, in which position he supervised the state's three crime labs; he became its director in 2004.^[1] In August 2004, after his appointment as TBI Director, Gwyn became an active member of the Governor’s Meth Task Force, which helped craft legislation to combat the illegal production and use of methamphetamine.^{[citation needed]} The state's Fusion Center was constructed within TBI Headquarters under his watch housing Homeland Security among other programs such as AMBER Alert and Tennessee's Sex Offender Registry.^{[citation needed]} In 2006, Gwyn's opposition helped prevent the enactment of proposed legislation that would have legalized the production of gambling devices in Tennessee.^[2]

Gwyn has attended the 33rd session of the FBI's National Executive Institute, the John F. Kennedy School of Government from Harvard University, the FBI's Leadership in Counterterrorism program, the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy, the TBI Criminal Investigation Academy, and the FBI National Academy, and received terrorism training in Israel from the Israeli National Police.^[1]

Gwyn serves on the Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Committee of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the board of the University of Tennessee National Forensic Academy, and local boards of directors for the Salvation Army and Second Harvest Food Bank. In 2006, Middle Tennessee State University recognized Gwyn as the Distinguished African-American Alumni of the year and in 2010 he was the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award for professional achievement.^[1]

In 2018, Gwyn retired less than 2 years into his third term.

Barbara Todaro posted a photograph of another person with the same name.

• TBI Director Mark Gwyn

Good morning, James... no doubt Gryn was a highly accomplished man and deserving of both recognition and respect.

Good morning James Dray - He certainly served his country with great distinction.

Hello James - interesting he "retired in 2018".  I imagine more could be said. . . .  

1963 was a great year!  That was the year I was born.  Thank you for spotlighting a deserving person.  He has led a distinguished life.

Haha, I am glad that Roy Kelley posted the picture since the picture that Barbara Todaro showed a white man, not an African American.  This is the area my Dad grew up in, so I wonder if he has heard of this man.

James,

Love that your post had so much commentary as well as the confusion over his picture...Thanks to Roy Kelley it was corrected.  Happy Tuesday!  A

Hi James:

Thanks for an interesting read and the additional information people shared in the comments!

Jeff

Hi James- a gentleman who has lead an exemplary life!!!!

I appreciate everyone involved in law enforcement James Dray , especially those in the trenches. 

Hi James,  Thanks for sharing another story of an interesting and accomplished gentleman.  I always enjoy learning of the "firsts".

That is an impressive resume and a great career...

Happy Tuesday James Dray 

Mark Gwyn had a long and interested career in law enforcement. He was also a ground-breaker as the first African American to hold the leadership of the TBI.