Patrick Fuchs
Patrick Fuchs | |
|---|---|
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| Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board | |
| Assumed office January 17, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | New Position |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison (B.A., M.A.) |
Patrick Fuchs is an American public official who has served as a member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) since January 17, 2019.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party.[2]
Education
[edit]Fuchs received his undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he later received a master's degree in public policy analysis and management. During his education, Fuchs took part in an international economic program hosted by the National University of Singapore.[2]
Career
[edit]In 2011, Fuchs was chosen to be a Presidential Management Fellow at the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.[3] Prior to joining the STB, Fuchs was a staffer on the Senate Commerce Committee, where he worked on the 2015 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act.[2]
Surface Transportation Board
[edit]In March 2018, Fuchs was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as a member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB).[2] He was confirmed by the United States Senate and took office on January 17, 2019.[1] He was designated to serve as the Chair of the Surface Transportation Board by President Donald Trump on January 20th 2025.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Board Members". Surface Transportation Board. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ a b c d Wilner, Frank N. (2018-03-02). "Trump nominates two for STB". Railway Age. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ Wagner, Steve (May 12, 2011). "CFIRE's Fuchs named Presidential Management Fellow". National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education. Archived from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ "Fuchs named Surface Transportation Board chairman". Trains. Retrieved 2025-01-21.