Who led the coast guard before 2003?

Before 2003, the United States Coast Guard was led by Admiral Thomas H. Collins, who served as the 23rd Commandant from May 2002 until his retirement in May 2006. Under his leadership, the Coast Guard focused on enhancing homeland security and modernizing its operations in response to the post-9/11 security landscape. Collins played a significant role in integrating the Coast Guard's mission within the broader national security framework.