Michael T. Evanoff

Michael T. Evanoff served as a Foreign Service Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent for 26 years, working in 8 overseas US embassies. His notable postings included Manila, Zagreb, Sarajevo during the Civil War, and Islamabad before, during, and after 9/11. In 2003, he was recognized for his role in capturing 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

From 2017-2020, he served as Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security. Evanoff received numerous awards, including the US Presidential Meritorious Service Award, and was named Diplomatic Security Employee of the Year in 2003. Now retired from government but active in the private sector, he writes thriller novels based on his unique experiences, educating readers about DSS Special Agents' work worldwide.