| John E. Whitley | |
|---|---|
| |
| 16th Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller) | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office September 26, 2018 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Robert M. Speer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1970 Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
John Euler Whitley (born September 15, 1970) currently serves as the United States Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller).
Early life and education[]
Whitley was born in Florida, but he grew up in Clear Spring, Maryland.[1] He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1996 with a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science and a Bachelors of Arts in Agricultural Economics. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a Masters of Arts and PhD and Economics in 2000.[2]
Career[]
Whitley served in the United States Army from 1988 until 1992. He retired as a non-commissioned officer. While in the Army, he completed Ranger School as well as numerous other courses.[3] In 2007, Whitley worked in the office of John Kyl, former junior Senator from Arizona.[4] Most recently, Whitley has served as a senior fellow at the Institute for Defense Analyses in Alexandria, Virginia. He also serves as an adjunct professor at the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at George Washington University.[3]
On February 1, 2018, President Donald Trump announced Whitley as his appointment for the office of Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller). On September 18, 2018, the United States Senate confirmed his nomination by voice vote. He was sworn in September 26, 2018.[1][5]
Personal life[]
Whitley currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia. He lives with his wife and two children.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Biography of John E. Whitley". https://www.asafm.army.mil/offices/oasa/asafmc.aspx.
- ↑ "John Whitley | IBM Center for The Business of Government" (in en). http://www.businessofgovernment.org/bio/john-whitley.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration | The White House" (in en-US). The White House. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/president-donald-j-trump-announces-key-additions-administration-28/.
- ↑ "Conversations with authors: John Whitley on Five Actions to Improve Military Hospital Performance" (in en-US). Federal News Network. 2018-01-09. https://federalnewsnetwork.com/business-of-government-hour/2018/01/conversations-with-authors-john-whitley-on-five-actions-to-improve-military-hospital-performance/.
- ↑ "Trump nominations tracker: See which key positions have been filled so far" (in en). https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/trump-administration-appointee-tracker/database/.
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