Head Count: Tracking Obama's Appointments

Who's Who
Patrick Gaspard: Appointed, Director of the Office of Political Affairs, White House

Transportation Department

Obama Appointees

Ray LaHood
Position: Secretary
Confirmed: Jan. 22, 2009
John D. Porcari
Position: Deputy Secretary
Confirmed: May 21, 2009
Roy Kienitz
Position: Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Confirmed: April 29, 2009
J. Randolph Babbitt
Position: FAA Administrator
Confirmed: May 21, 2009
Victor M. Mendez
Position: Administrator of Federal Highway Administration
Confirmed: July 10, 2009
Anne Ferro
Position: Administrator of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Confirmed: Nov. 5, 2009
Joseph C. Szabo
Position: Federal Railroad Administrator
Confirmed: April 29, 2009
Peter M. Rogoff
Position: Administrator of Federal Transit Administration
Confirmed: May 21, 2009
Cynthia L. Quarterman
Position: Administrator of Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Confirmed: Nov. 5, 2009
Peter H. Appel
Position: Administrator of Research and Innovative Technology Administration
Confirmed: April 29, 2009
Daniel R. Elliott
Position: Chairman of Surface Transportation Board
Confirmed: Aug. 7, 2009
Robert Rivkin
Position: General Counsel
Confirmed: April 29, 2009
Christopher P. Bertraum
Position: Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs/Chief Financial Officer
Confirmed: Aug. 7, 2009
Polly Trottenberg
Position: Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
Confirmed: July 24, 2009
Dana Gresham
Position: Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs
Confirmed: April 29, 2009
Susan L. Kurland
Position: Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
Confirmed: Aug. 7, 2009

Choices at a Glance

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  • Administrator for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Inspector General
  • Deputy Administrator
  • Member, Surface Transportation Board
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