His post-graduate work includes a master's degree in biblical studies from the International School of Theology, a master's in public administration from Harvard University, and an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Grace University.
Prior to that position, he served in the Bush administration as acting director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for three years.
[1] The president of the United States also appointed him to the National Commission on Children (1988–93).
He also served as acting director of the State Health Department during a crisis in that agency.
[1] Mr. Regier served as secretary of the Florida Department of Children & Families (DCF), appointed by Governor Jeb Bush in August 2002.