New U.S. Border Patrol Chief served in Yuma

Carla Provost was named the new United States Border Patrol chief Thursday and served in command staff roles at the Yuma Sector

According to a press release, Provost is the first female to serve that role and is now the 18th chief to serve the organization. She has more than 23 years in the U.S. Border Patrol and held many leadership positions in the organizations, including two in Yuma.

Chief Provost previously served as Assistant Chief Patrol Agent at Yuma Sector Headquarters from 2006 to 2009. She was later chosen as Wellton Station’s Patrol Agent in Charge and worked in that position until 2011.

“We are proud to have Chief Provost named as the new Chief of the Border Patrol. She is a proven leader and the right person at the right time to lead the Border Patrol.” He continued, “Chief Provost has always served with honor, integrity and unwavering dedication to the mission and the people she leads,” said Yuma Sector Chief Patrol Agent Anthony Porvaznik.