The USDOT has announced new members of its leadership team who will be working to implement President Trump’s agenda alongside the nearly 55,000 civil servants already working in the department.
“President Trump has entrusted this team to work tirelessly to reaffirm American’s complete confidence in the safety of our transportation systems,” said US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. “It’s been nothing short of incredible seeing this team leap into action after [the Washington DC air crash] tragedy. Our focus remains on ushering in a golden age of transportation while prioritizing the department’s core mission of safety and delivering innovative projects that move America.”
Last week President Trump also named Chris Rocheleau Acting Administrator of the FAA. He is responsible for leading the safe and efficient operation of the largest aerospace system in the world.
Rocheleau previously served the FAA with distinction for over 20 years in multiple roles including Deputy Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety; Chief of Staff; Deputy Associate Administrator for Policy, International Affairs and Environment; Executive Director for International Affairs, and Director of National Security Programs, Emergency Operations and Investigations.
The following list of presidential appointees has been published:
Adrienne Camire Senior Advisor to the Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Gregory (Greg) Cote Principal Deputy General Counsel
Halee Dobbins Traveling Press Secretary, Office of Public Affairs
Jesse Elison Chief Counsel, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Kyle Fields Chief Counsel, Federal Railroad Administration
Sydney Fitzpatrick Director of Scheduling
Michael (Paten) Kidd Deputy Director of Advance
Benjamin (Ben) Kochman (Acting) Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Nicholas LaRotonda Director of Advance
Ryan McCormack Deputy Chief of Staff
Cale McCoshen White House Liaison
Madison McCreery Press Advance, Office of Public Affairs
William (Liam) McKenna Chief Counsel and Deputy Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
Charles (Pete) Meachum Chief of Staff
Owen Morgan Senior Counselor to the Secretary
Monica Morrison Special Assistant
James (Jay) Payne Chief Counsel, Federal Highway Administration
Barry Plans Senior Advisor, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration
Jonathan Priebe Special Assistant, Office of Governmental Affairs
Christopher Rocheleau (Acting) Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
Ben Siegrist Director of Public Liaison and Senior Advisor
Peter Simshauser Chief Counsel, National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
Loren Smith Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
Alison (Ali) Soule Assistant to the Secretary and Director of Public Affairs
Stephen Walling Safety Policy Advisor
