Head Count: Tracking Obama's Appointments

Who's Who
Susan E. Rice: Confirmed, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, State Department

Department of Veterans Affairs

Obama Appointees

General Eric Shinseki
Position: Secretary
Confirmed: Jan. 20, 2009
W. Scott Gould
Position: Deputy Secretary
Confirmed: April 3, 2009
Will A. Gunn
Position: General Counsel
Confirmed: May 18, 2009
John U. Sepulveda
Position: Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration
Confirmed: May 18, 2009
Tammy Duckworth
Position: Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
Confirmed: April 23, 2009
Joan Evans
Position: Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs
Confirmed: Aug. 7, 2009
Roger W. Baker
Position: Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology
Confirmed: May 18, 2009
Brig. Gen. Jose D. Riojas (ret.)
Position: Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security and Preparedness
Confirmed: May 18, 2009

Choices at a Glance

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  • Under Secretary for Benefits
  • Under Secretary for Health
  • Inspector General
  • Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals
  • Assistant Secretary for Management
  • Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning
  • Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs
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