Manny Padilla

Manuel Padilla Jr. is the CEO and founder of MP Eagle Consulting, a leader in innovative security solutions tailored to the unique environments of its clients. With over 40 years of federal service, Mr. Padilla deeply understands evolving security threats and challenges. Mr. Padilla leverages unconventional strategies to provide comprehensive protection across various industries. Mr. Padilla's in-depth knowledge and expertise in risk assessments, threat mitigation, and strategic security planning have earned him a reputation for delivering customized practical solutions that ensure the safety of the American people. Mr. Padilla sets new standards in the security industry, offering forward-thinking approaches that adapt to the ever-changing landscape of security needs.

Throughout his admirable federal career service with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Mr. Padilla held numerous prestigious roles. His final appointment was serving as the Senior Advisor to the Commissioner of CBP, where he drove operational coordination with allies in Mexico and Central America in support of border and national security. Mr. Padilla also served as the Executive Assistance Commissioner (EAC) for CBP Operations Support. Throughout his tenure as EAC for Operations Support, Mr. Padilla provided leadership and direction across the broad spectrum of capabilities that support CBP operations and enable mission execution across eight subcomponents: CBP Watch; Laboratories and Scientific Services; Law Enforcement Safety and Compliance; Office of International Affairs; Planning Analysis, and Requirements Evaluation; Office of the Chief Medical Officer; and Mission Support Division.

Additionally, Mr. Padilla served as the Chief of Law Enforcement Operations, overseeing the day-to-day Law enforcement operations of twenty-two (22) Border Patrol Sectors throughout the United States of America. In October 2018, he was appointed by the President of the United States as the Director of Joint Task Force – -West (JTF-W) under the Department of Homeland Security’s Southern Border and Approaches Campaign Plan. Additionally, he served as Chief of the Tucson, New Orleans, and Rio Grande Valley United States Border Patrol Sectors.

Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Padilla implemented various initiatives, including Cross-component Operations, International Engagement Strategies, Binational initiatives, Joint Operations, Public Outreach Programs, Tactical Units, and Budgeting.

Mr. Padilla is a graduate of the CBP Senior Executive Service and a recipient of the FY2024 Presidential Rank Award.