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U.S. Department of Transportation Advisory Board

About the USDOT Advisory Board

The USDOT Advisory Board provides strategic vision and high-level guidance to modernize and enhance the United States' transportation systems. The Board's expertise is instrumental in shaping policies and initiatives that drive safety, efficiency, resiliency,...

Michael “Rocket” Halem

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

Michael “Rocket” Halem currently serves as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation. With a lifelong...

Doug Simon

Director of the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy Compliance

Doug Simon joined the U.S. Department of Transportation as the Director of the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy Compliance in May of 2025.

He arrived at DOT after serving four years as the Florida Director of the Office...

Daniel J. Edwards, P.E.

Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs (Acting)

Daniel J. Edwards was sworn in as Acting Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs on May 5, 2025.  In this vital role, he is responsible for shaping and implementing policies that impact the...

Corey B. Sellers

Acting Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs and Chief Financial Officer

Corey Sellers serves as the Acting Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs and Chief Financial Officer. He previously spent nearly a decade on Capitol Hill in both the House and the Senate, most recently as a...