Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
Lee’s career in transportation started as a peak-season driver for UPS during college. After graduating in 1984, he became a UPS Driver. He then progressed through multiple leadership...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...