Detroit - Tarence Wheeler
The Detroit Division honors Tarence Wheeler for his community outreach efforts, his mentoring work, and his support of education in his community. In addition to serving as director of community outreach and parent engagement for the River Rouge School District, he serves on a number of boards and spends his free time organizing events to help disadvantaged people in Detroit.
FBI Director Recognizes Distinguished Community Leaders
In a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 15, 2016, Director James B. Comey recognized the recipients of the 2015 Director’s Community Leadership Award. These leaders, selected by their area FBI field office, have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service. The FBI is grateful for the work of each of these individuals and organizations on behalf of their communities.
“[This year’s honorees] have done extraordinary good across communities in this country and have made a lasting difference,” said Director Comey. “Thank you for that good, thank you for what you represent, and thank you for inspiring not just the FBI but this entire country.”
Recipients of the 2015 Director’s Community Leadership Award are:
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