| Title | acting director |
| Start Date | 2006-00-00 |
| End Date | 2009-01-20 |
| Is Current | no |
| Executive | yes |
| Notes | In 2006, Sullivan was made Acting Director of the ATF by President George W. Bush. Sullivan resigned as Acting Director effective January 20, 2009 to make way for incoming President Barack Obama to name his own nominee. |