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Floodplain Management and Protection
Michael “Rocket” Halem
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary for Research and TechnologyMichael “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 ComplianceDoug 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 Sellers
Acting Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs and Chief Financial OfficerCorey Sellers serves as the Acting Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs and Chief Financial Officer/Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance and Budget. He previously spent nearly a decade on Capitol...
Policies and Procedures for Rulemakings
Dr. Anne Byrd
Assistant Secretary for AdministrationAs Assistant Secretary for Administration, Dr. Anne Byrd provides Departmental leadership in human resources, security, acquisitions, grants, information services, facilities, and space management. This leadership includes establishing...
Pavan Pidugu
Chief Information OfficerPavan Pidugu was sworn in as Chief Information Officer of the U.S. Department of Transportation on February 18, 2025. Pavan is a visionary and results-driven leader with over a decade of experience in carrying out technological innovations in the retail industry for...