Tom Ridge

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tom Ridge
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Aug 26, 1945(1945-08-26)
Age	79
Birthplace	Munhall
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Leo

Tom Ridge Biography

Tom Ridge is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on August 26, 1945 in Munhall, Pennsylvania, United States. The 43rd governor of Pennsylvania who served as one of the initial Secretary for Homeland Security from 2003 to 2005. He also was an adviser to Obama’s Republican Presidential candidate Senator 43rd Governor of Pennsylvania who was the first Secretary of Homeland Security from 2003 to 2005. He also served as a senior aide to 2008 Republican Presidential candidate Senator John McCain..

His appointment to the post as Secretary for Homeland Security after the department was established under the administration of He was appointed to the position of Secretary of Homeland Security after the department was created by George W. Bush in 2003. in 2003.

He has two children together with Michele Ridge.

Tom Ridge Net Worth

Tom Ridge is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tom Ridge 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was the Infrastructural Staff Sergeant of the 23rd Infantry Division during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal as well as the Vietnam Service Medal.

He was an elected Member of the US House of Representatives, in Pennsylvania’s 21st District from 1983 until.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Tom Ridge Dating?

According to our records, Tom Ridge married to Michele Ridge. As of December 1, 2023, Tom Ridge’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Tom Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tom Ridge celebrates birthday on August 26 of every year.

Top Facts about Tom Ridge

1. Tom Ridge served as the 43rd Governor of Pennsylvania.
2. He was the first United States Secretary of Homeland Security.
3. Ridge was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam.
4. As governor, he signed legislation creating PA’s Children’s Health Insurance Program.
5. Ridge is a member of the Republican Party and served in Congress.
6. He co-chairs the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense.
7. Ridge founded Ridge Global, a security consulting firm.
8. In 2017, he authored “The Test of Our Times: America Under Siege…And How We Can Be Safe Again.”
9. Ridge serves on several corporate boards including Exelon and Dell Technologies.
10. He received an honorary degree from Penn State University in 2000.

How was Tom Ridge chosen for the position of Homeland Security?

Following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, U.S. President George W. Bush named Ridge the first director of the newly created Office of Homeland Security.

Who was the first Homeland Security secretary?

Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Thomas (Tom) Ridge became the first Director of the Office of Homeland Security. On January 24, 2003, Ridge became the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Where was Tom Ridge born?

Munhall, PA

Who is the head of the Homeland Security Department?

United States Secretary of Homeland Security
Website| dhs.gov

Which agency is not part of the Department of Homeland Security?

However, much of the nation’s homeland security activity remains outside of DHS; for example, the FBI and CIA are not part of the Department, and other executive departments such as the Department of Defense and United States Department of Health and Human Services and they play a significant role in certain aspects of …