Jeremy Pelter | |
|---|---|
| United States Secretary of Commerce Acting | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Gina Raimondo |
| Succeeded by | Howard Lutnick (nominee) |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Indiana University, Bloomington (BA) University of Maryland, University College (MS) |
Jeremy E. Pelter is U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Administration, currently serving as Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce since January 20, 2025.
Education
Pelter earned a B.A. in political science from Indiana University, and an M.S. in management from the University of Maryland University College.
Career
Before working at the Department of Commerce, he served as the U.S. Small Business Administration in several financial and operational roles. His first Senior Executive Service role as Chief Financial Officer and Director of Administration for the Economics and Statistics Administration.
Pelter served as a senior advisor to the Deputy Secretary of Commerce, then as Deputy Under Secretary for Industry and Security. He then became the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration.
Pelter was appointed the Acting U.S Secretary of Commerce by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025.
References
- ^ ":: Boardroom Insiders ::". app.boardroominsiders.com. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Jeremy Pelter". U.S. Department of Commerce. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ^ Woodard, Robert. "Jeremy Pelter". www.bis.doc.gov. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ^ djensen (January 20, 2025). "President Trump Announces Acting Cabinet and Cabinet-Level Positions". The White House. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
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