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Adam J. Sullivan | |
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Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Governmental Affairs | |
In office February 28, 2018 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Dana G. Gresham |
Succeeded by | Mohsin Syed |
Personal details | |
Education | Simpson College George Washington University |
Adam J. Sullivan is an American government official. Formerly a staff member of the United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, he was confirmed by the Senate on February 13, 2018 by Voice Vote as Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs in the United States Department of Transportation. This role made Sullivan the U.S. Department of Transportation's chief adviser on congressional relations.
Previously, Sullivan served as chief of staff for Representatives Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) and Jim Ross Lightfoot (R-Iowa) and as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Congressional Affairs during the George W. Bush administration. He also worked for defense contractor Harris Corporation.
References
- "PN403 - Nomination of Adam J. Sullivan for Department of Transportation, 115th Congress (2017-2018)". www.congress.gov. 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
- Davis, Jeff (May 8, 2017). "More Administration Hires for Transportation Announced". Eno Transportation Weekly. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- "Trump Taps Sullivan for USDOT Government Affairs Post". Tex-21. May 15, 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. May 8, 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-05-16. Retrieved 26 May 2017.