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K. Denise Rucker Krepp

Chief Counsel

Ms. K. Denise Rucker Krepp was officially sworn in as the Chief Counsel of the Maritime Administration on September 28, 2009.

Prior to joining MARAD, Ms. Krepp served as Senior Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security. Her portfolio included maritime and surface transportation security, and homeland defense. Ms. Krepp also worked for the Transportation Security Administration from 2002 to 2005.

Ms. Krepp began her legal career with the U.S. Coast Guard and served on active duty from 1998 to 2002.

Ms. Krepp is a graduate of The George Washington University, and the University of Miami's School of Law.

She and her husband, Tim, have two daughters, Cason and Megan. They live in Washington, D.C.