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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Announces President Trump’s New Political Appointees Already at Work on Behalf of the American People

Friday, January 31, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, the Trump-Vance Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced key members of the Department’s leadership team. This experienced team brings vast expertise as they work to implement President Trump’s agenda alongside the nearly 55,000 USDOT civil servants already hard at work on behalf of the American people.  

“President Trump has entrusted this team to work tirelessly to reaffirm American’s complete confidence in the safety of our transportation systems,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. “It’s been nothing short of incredible seeing this team leap into action after this week’s 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.”  

Earlier this week, President Trump 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. Read more about Rocheleau here. 

The following list of presidential appointees is at work delivering on President Trump’s initiatives: 

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 (Acting) 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 

 

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