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.
Career and education
[edit]Tucker graduated from George Washington University and Pace University School of Law.[3] Following law school, Tucker worked as special assistant to the District Attorney in Queens County, Richard A. Brown.[4]
In 1999 Tucker became chairman and CEO of T&M Protection Resources, a company specializing in security, intelligence and investigations.[4][5] 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.[6]
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.[7]
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.[8]
Philanthropy and community involvement
[edit]Tucker is vice president of the board of directors of the Richard Tucker Music Foundation, named for his grandfather.[9] The foundation provides three grants to aspiring opera singers. Tucker's father, Barry Tucker, serves as president of the board.[10][11]
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,[12] White Plains Hospital,[13] and Pace University.[14]
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.
- ^ "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. 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.