Chairman at Society of Former FBI Agents, Washington, DC, Chapter
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Michael Kortan is a communications consultant and the former Assistant Director for Public Affairs at the FBI. He specializes in crisis communications and provides technical consulting for entertainment projects on law enforcement topics. He is a graduate of UCLA and Northwesterns Kellogg School of Management.
He is the Chairman for the Washington, D. C. Chapter of the Society of Former FBI Agents.
He is a recipient of the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service for his extensive career in government communications.
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Experience
46 Years
Current Role
Chairman
Job Level
Senior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Personality Overview
How Michael shows up
Non-Confrontational
Amiable & Agreeable
Consensus Focused
They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.
Priorities
Topics Michael cares about
Crisis Communications
Leverages his extensive experience as the FBI's former national spokesperson to provide media and crisis communications training to various clients.
FBI in Entertainment
Serves as a creative and technical consultant for scripted and unscripted entertainment projects, ensuring accurate portrayals of the FBI and law enforcement.
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Career
Work history
9-2024
Chairman
Society of Former FBI Agents, Washington, DC, Chapter
3-2018
Communications Consultant
Michael Kortan
1985 - 2018
Assistant Director for Public Affairs
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
1982 - 1984
Assistant Director of Communications
American Postal Workers Union
1980 - 1982
Legislative Assistant
U.S. House of Representatives
In the press
Media appearances
Michael Kortan, Ronald Hosko, and Michael Welch Deliver Remarks on .... Featured in YouTube
Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.
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