Peter B. Berg is a Senior Executive Service member and nationally recognized leader in homeland security, law enforcement operations, and crisis management, with more than 25 years of experience directing large-scale federal missions. He recently served as Acting Deputy Executive Associate Director (Chief Operating Officer) for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), where he oversaw global operations involving more than 8,000 personnel and an annual budget exceeding $5 billion.

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Throughout his career, Mr. Berg has led complex initiatives at the intersection of public safety, national security, and immigration policy. He has directed nationwide law enforcement operations, coordinated interagency responses to migration surges, and provided operational briefings to Congress and senior executive leadership. He helped establish the Department of Homeland Security’s Southwest Border Coordination Center to strengthen unified command and cross-agency collaboration during periods of elevated activity along the U.S. border.

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Mr. Berg has also played a significant role in policy implementation and institutional reform. He served as the agency’s Settlement Official in major federal litigation affecting national practices and led enterprise modernization efforts that introduced advanced data-sharing systems and AI-enabled tools to improve decision-making, accountability, and operational efficiency across field offices.

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Previously, Mr. Berg served as Field Office Director for ERO in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he directed enforcement operations across a five-state region and built partnerships with federal, state, and local authorities to enhance public safety outcomes. Earlier roles included Assistant Director for Field Operations and Deputy Field Office Director, where he led national transformation initiatives and operational planning.

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​Berg has been recognized with the Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive and the DHS Secretary’s Commendation for his leadership and service. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Illinois.