President Obama Nominates Five to Serve as U.S. Marshals

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Christopher Hoye, Gervin K. Miyamoto, Peter Munoz, Kelly M. Nesbitt and Brian T. Underwood to serve as U.S. Marshals.

“These nominees have dedicated their careers to protecting their fellow Americans, and in so doing they have displayed exceptional selflessness and courage,” President Obama said.  “I am confident that they will serve the American people with integrity and I am honored to nominate them today to continue their work as U.S. Marshals.”

Christopher Hoye: Nominee for United States Marshal, District of Nevada
Christopher Hoye is a Lieutenant with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department where has risen through the ranks since joining the Police Department in 1988.  He was appointed by the mayor of Las Vegas to serve as Commissioner of the City of Las Vegas Housing Authority from 1998 to 2003.  He previously worked as a casino security officer from 1986 to1988.  Lt. Hoye received a Master’s Degree from the University of Phoenix in 2007, a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University in 1985, and an associate’s degree from the College of Southern Nevada in 1980.

Gervin K. Miyamoto: Nominee for United States Marshal, District of Hawaii
Gervin Miyamoto is the Law Enforcement Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Honolulu, a position he has held since 1999.  He served 10 different assignments with the Honolulu Police Department from 1971 to 1999, and rose to the rank of Lieutenant.  From 1996 to 1999, Mr. Miyamoto was activated to serve with the Hawaii Air National Guard as its Counterdrug Coordinator.  He served with the Hawaii Army National Guard from 1968 to 1970.  In addition to extensive professional law enforcement training, Mr. Miyamoto received a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix in 1999.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Chaminade University in 1980 and an Associate’s degree in Police Science from Honolulu Community College in 1976.

Peter Munoz: Nominee for United States Marshal, Western District of Michigan
Peter Munoz is the Director of the Michigan Department of State Police, a position he has held since 2006.  He previously served as the Deputy Director of the Field Service’s Bureau from 2003 to 2006.  He joined the State Police as a Trooper in 1978, rising through the ranks to his current position.  Mr. Munoz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of Detroit in 1978.

Kelly M. Nesbit: Nominee for United States Marshal, Western District of North Carolina
Kelly Nesbit is currently the Chief Deputy United States Marshal for the Western District of North Carolina.  He joined the United States Marshals Service as a Deputy U.S. Marshal in 1983 and rose through the ranks to his current position in 2006.  Chief Nesbit is a graduate of the University of North Carolina where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science in 1982.

Brian T. Underwood: Nominee for United States Marshal, District of Idaho
Brian Underwood is a Warden with the Idaho Department of Correction, a position he has held since 2002.  He joined the Department in 1992 as a Senior Probation/Parole Officer, rising through the ranks to his current rank.  Mr. Underwood supervised the most difficult and dangerous adult felons on the “Intensive Supervision Team.”  Prior to his service with the DOC, Mr. Underwood worked as a police officer in Pocatello, ID, from 1988 to 1992.  His professional education includes over 1,000 hours in criminal justice, law enforcement, and parole/probation training.  Mr. Underwood earned an Associate’s degree in 1993, and a Bachelor of Science degree in 1998, both from Idaho State University.