Authority Leadership
The Authority is governed by experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds—corporate leadership, military service, academic research, and public administration. United by commitment to protecting and serving 137 million citizens, our leadership team ensures effective governance across all 15 protected zones.
Office of the Director General
Director General Marcus Thorne
Position: Director General of The Authority (2045-Present)
Background: Former CEO of Continental Power Systems, one of the Founding Five corporations. Led infrastructure restoration efforts 2033-2045 before assuming overall Authority leadership.
Quote: "We are not perfect. We make mistakes. But we saved civilization when government failed. We protect 137 million people every single day. That is our legacy, our responsibility, and our commitment."
Department Leadership
Department of Border Management
Director General Marcus Thorne (Interim Director, 2042-Present)
Director General Thorne founded the Department of Border Management in 2042 and continues to oversee its operations while serving as overall Authority leadership. The Department operates through regional directors managing the 47-checkpoint network.
Notable Regional Directors:
- Isabella Jean - Regional Director, Western Sector (Gate 33 lead inspector promoted September 2057)
- Colonel Raymond Shaw - Regional Director, Eastern Sector
- Dr. Sarah Chen - Regional Director, Southern Sector
Department of Infrastructure
Director Jennifer Martinez
Former Chief Engineer at Continental Power Systems. Led power grid restoration 2033-2040, appointed Infrastructure Director 2041. Oversees power generation, water treatment, waste management, and communications across all protected zones.
Key Achievements:
- Restored power to 137 million citizens (2033-2040)
- Implemented Zone Power Modernization Initiative (2052-2057): $2.3B investment
- Achieved 99.4% power reliability across protected zones
Department of Public Safety
Director General (Ret.) Amanda Vasquez
Former U.S. Army General, 32 years military service. Appointed Public Safety Director 2038. Commands security forces, law enforcement, and emergency response protecting 137 million citizens.
Key Achievements:
- Reduced protected zone crime rates by 67% (2038-2057)
- Established Emergency Response Network (2040): <5 minute response times
- Trained 180,000+ security personnel across all zones
Department of Economic Management
Director David Park
Former Chief Economist at Federal Reserve (pre-Collapse). Appointed Economic Management Director 2036. Oversees employment coordination, resource allocation, trade regulation, and financial systems.
Key Achievements:
- Unemployment reduced from 94% (2033) to 4.2% (2057)
- Protected zone GDP growth: 28 consecutive quarters of expansion
- Established Authority Credit System ensuring financial stability
Department of Health Services
Director Dr. Lisa Patel, M.D.
Former Surgeon General nominee (pre-Collapse). Led medical response during Collapse (2032-2033), appointed Health Services Director 2034. Oversees healthcare facilities, disease prevention, and public health across all zones.
Key Achievements:
- Life expectancy increased from 52 years (2033) to 74 years (2057)
- Disease outbreaks contained: 100% prevention rate since 2045
- Healthcare access expanded to 99.8% of protected zone populations
Department of Education & Culture
Director Dr. Robert Kingsley
Former university president (MIT, pre-Collapse). Appointed Education Director 2038. Oversees schools, universities, vocational training, and cultural preservation programs.
Key Achievements:
- School enrollment: 98.7% of children ages 5-18
- Established 47 Authority Universities across protected zones
- Preserved 2.4 million books, documents, and cultural artifacts from pre-Collapse era
Authority Historical Commission
Director Dr. Eleanor Wright
Former History Professor (Yale, pre-Collapse), survived Collapse by chance. Appointed Historical Commission Director 2035. Oversees documentation, historical preservation, and educational programs about the Collapse.
Key Achievements:
- Published definitive "Historical Commission Report on the Collapse" (2035)
- Collected 127,000+ survivor testimonies
- Established Authority Historical Archives preserving truth for future generations
Advisory Council
The Authority Advisory Council provides expert guidance on specialized topics:
- Scientific Advisory Board: Leading researchers advising on technology, environmental issues, and Belt contamination
- Economic Council: Business leaders and economists guiding financial policy
- Public Health Committee: Medical experts advising on disease prevention and healthcare
- Infrastructure Technology Council: Engineers and technologists guiding system modernization
- Education Standards Board: Educators and academics ensuring educational quality
Zone Administrators
Each of the 15 protected zones is managed by a Zone Administrator reporting to departmental leadership:
| Protected Zone | Administrator | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes PZ | Administrator Michael Torres | 18.4 million |
| Eastern Seaboard PZ | Administrator Rebecca Foster | 22.1 million |
| Pacific Northwest PZ | Administrator James Liu | 8.7 million |
| California Coastal PZ | Administrator Maria Santos | 24.3 million |
| Texas Central PZ | Administrator William Hayes | 15.2 million |
| ...and 10 additional zone administrators | ||
Career Opportunities
The Authority employs over 800,000 personnel across all departments and zones. We seek talented professionals committed to public service, infrastructure excellence, and protecting 137 million citizens.