Craig Phildius, Regional Export Control Officer at Bureau of Industry and Security based in Turkey, explains the role of the Bureau outside of the U.S, the types of checks carried out to ensure compliance around the world, and particular challenges in the Middle East region.

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About Craig Phildius:
Craig began his federal law enforcement career in August 2000 with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and spent twelve years in the New York Field Division. Craig was responsible for conducting complex investigations of mid to high level narcotics violators and organizations.

In February 2012, Craig transferred to BIS, Office of Export Enforcement, and was assigned to the Los Angeles Field Office.  In January 2014, Craig was selected to be the Regional Export Control Officer (ECO) in Dubai, UAE and served two years at the U.S. Consulate.  In January 2016, SA Phildius returned to the United States and was assigned to a newly established FAP position co-located with the FBI in San Diego, CA.  

 In June 2018, SA Phildius was selected to be the ECO in Istanbul, Turkey, a newly established foreign Post within BIS.  Phildius was tasked with establishing the office in country and cultivating a working relationship with the newly formed Turkish Government.

 In June 1995, Craig was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and completed six years of active service.  Craig achieved the rank of Captain and was awarded the National Defense Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal and The Sea Service Deployment Medal.

 He holds an M.B.A. from The University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from The University of Delaware. 

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