Assistant Secretary of the Office of Multimodal Freight Infrastructure and Policy
Michael Rutherford is the first Assistant Secretary of the Office of Multimodal Freight Infrastructure and Policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation. He has over two decades of private-sector experience in...
Administrator
The Honorable Paul J. Roberti was sworn in as Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on September 25, 2025, by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Administrator Roberti is a seasoned professional with extensive experience...
Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
Lee White currently serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation. As a senior...
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...