Jeremy Pelter
Jeremy Pelter | |
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| Acting United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce | |
| Assumed office February 21, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Secretary | Howard Lutnick |
| Preceded by | Don Graves |
| Acting United States Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office January 20, 2025 – February 21, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Gina Raimondo |
| Succeeded by | Howard Lutnick |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Indiana University, Bloomington (BA) University of Maryland, University College (MS) |
Jeremy E. Pelter is an American government official serving as the acting United States deputy secretary of commerce since 2025. He previously served as the acting United States secretary of commerce from January 20 to February 21, 2025. He formally serves as the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of commerce for administration.[1][2]
Education
[edit]Pelter earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Indiana University, and an Master of Science in management from the University of Maryland University College.[3]
Career
[edit]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.[2]
Pelter served as a senior advisor to the United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce, then as deputy under secretary for industry and security. He then became the deputy assistant secretary for administration.[2]
Pelter was appointed the acting United States secretary of commerce by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025.[4] He has "performed the non-exclusive functions and duties" of the deputy commerce secretary since the confirmation of Secretary Howard Lutnick.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ ":: Boardroom Insiders ::". app.boardroominsiders.com. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "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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