Robert S. Tucker
Robert Tucker | |
|---|---|
| 35th New York City Fire Commissioner | |
| Assumed office August 12, 2024 | |
| Mayor | Eric Adams |
| Preceded by | Laura Kavanagh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 16, 1970 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Education | George Washington University (BA) Pace University School of Law (JD) |
Robert S. Tucker (born March 16, 1970) is an American businessman and philanthropist who is currently serving as the 35th Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department.[1][2] He was chairman and CEO of T&M USA, a security and investigative services company based in New York City. He is the grandson of American operatic tenor Richard Tucker.
Tucker was appointed FDNY fire commissioner by New York City Mayor Eric Adams on August 12, 2024. Barely a month later it was revealed that Tucker had a prior business relationship with Chinese billionaire and convicted scammer Miles Guo.[3] Guo has been linked to FBI counterintelligence investigations as recently as 2023.[4] It was also revealed that Tucker helped Lin Gui’an obtain a job as a civilian aide in the NYPD despite Lin’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party.[5] Adams’ ties to Chinese-American businesspeople and government officials in New York City are reportedly under investigation by federal prosecutors.[6]
Six weeks before Tucker was appointed FDNY commissioner eight employees of Tucker’s former business made political contributions to Adams on the same day.[7]
Tucker has never been a firefighter or emergency response official. He is a self-described “fire buff” who cites his time as a young boy chasing fire engines as inspiration for his service.[8]
Career and education
[edit]Tucker graduated from George Washington University and Pace University School of Law.[9] Following law school, Tucker worked as special assistant to the District Attorney in Queens County, Richard A. Brown.[10]
In 1999 Tucker became chairman and CEO of T&M Protection Resources, a company specializing in security, intelligence and investigations.[10][11] In 2007 Tucker restructured T&M as a limited liability company and sold a minority interest to Pegasus Capital Advisors as well as another private investor.[12]
In 2008 Tucker and Pegasus commenced a plan to invest jointly in acquisitions of security companies in Israel which has resulted in T&M's subsidiary, T&M Holding Israel Ltd, becoming one of the largest security and janitorial service companies in the country with over 7,000 employees.[13]
On January 1, 2021, Tucker purchased the shares of T&M Protection Resources from his private equity partners and reestablished the company as T&M USA.[14]
Philanthropy and community involvement
[edit]Tucker is vice president of the board of directors of the Richard Tucker Music Foundation, named for his grandfather.[15] The foundation provides three grants to aspiring opera singers. Tucker's father, Barry Tucker, serves as president of the board.[16][17]
Tucker has received a range of awards from community organizations in the New York City area
Additionally, Tucker serves as board member for the New York City Police Foundation,[18] White Plains Hospital,[19] and Pace University.[20]
Personal Life
[edit]Tucker is Jewish and grew up in Scarsdale, NY. He currently lives in Manhattan and spends time in The Hamptons in the summer.
References
[edit]- ^ "Mayor Adams Appoints Robert Tucker as 35th Fire Commissioner of FDNY". The official website of the City of New York. August 12, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Meko, Hurubie (2024-08-12). "Mayor Adams Names Robert Tucker as New Fire Commissioner". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "Exclusive | FDNY chief Robert Tucker's ties to China emerge amid fed probe". 17 September 2024.
- ^ "A Chinese mogul who penetrated Trumpworld was investigated by FBI counterintelligence agents".
- ^ "Exclusive | FDNY chief Robert Tucker's ties to China emerge amid fed probe". 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Eric Adams's Remarkable Friendship with the Chinese Regime: A Brief Recap". National Review. 26 September 2024.
- ^ "FDNY commissioner's firm donated to Mayor Adams' campaign 6 weeks before appointment".
- ^ The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/nyregion/eric-adams-robert-tucker-fire-commissioner.html.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Robert S. Tucker, Chairman and Director". T&M Protection Resources. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Robert S. Tucker Executive Profile". Bloomberg. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ Roose, Kevin. "Protests Are a Payday for Security Firms". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ "Pegasus Closes New $750 Million Fund". New York Times. 5 December 2007. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ "T&M Protection Resources Holdings Israel Ltd". Globe Dun's 100. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ "Private Security & Investigative Company | T&M Protection Resources". www.tmusallc.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "Richard Tucker Music Foundation Board of Directors". Richard Tucker Music Foundation. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ "Richard Tucker Music Foundation Awards". Richard Tucker Music Foundation. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ "Westchester Administrative Staff Council Meeting" (PDF). Pace University. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ "Board of Trustees". New York City Police Foundation. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ "Board of Directors". White Plains Hospital. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ "Board of Trustees | Office of the President | Pace University". www.pace.edu. Retrieved 2020-06-28.