Ryan McCormack | |
|---|---|
 McCormack in 2026 | |
| Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy | |
| Assumed office February 27, 2026 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Carlos Monje |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Canisius University |
Ryan McCormack is an American public servant who serves as Under Secretary Transportation for Policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Early life and education
McCormack is a 2011 graduate of Canisius University.1
Career
McCormack began working on Capitol Hill in 2013 as a staff assistant to then-Congressman Sean Duffy.2 He worked in Congressman Duffy's office until 2019, rising to the role of Legislative Director. He also took leave from the House of Representatives to work on Duffy's Congressional campaigns.1
From 2019 to 2021, McCormack worked for the EX-IM Bank.3
McCormack rejoined Duffy at the Department of Transportation in January 2025, serving as deputy chief of staff before being nominated to serve as Under Secretary for Policy in September 2025.4 He spoke in favor of the Department of Transportation's policies to direct federal funding to areas with higher birth rates.5 In February 2026, the Senate confirmed McCormack's nomination.3
References
References
- "S.Hrg. 119-336 — NOMINATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY". www.congress.gov. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- "Duffy Aide Confirmed to U.S. DOT Post - ARTBA". Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- "NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Ryan McCormack to Key DOT Post". NBAA - National Business Aviation Association. February 27, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- Mulero, Eugene (March 3, 2026). "Senate Confirms McCormack for Top DOT Policy Post". Transport Topics. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- Duffy, Caroline (June 23, 2025). "The MTV Reality Star in Trump's Cabinet Who Wants You to Have More Kids". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 14, 2026.