David Norquist

David L. Norquist (born November 24, 1966[3]) is an American financial management professional and government official. He has served as the United States deputy secretary of defense from 2019 to 2021. He served for two days as the acting United States secretary of defense in January 2021.

David Norquist
David L. Norquist – Deputy Secretary of Defense.jpg
Official portrait, 2019
United States Secretary of Defense
Acting
January 20, 2021 – January 22, 2021
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byChristopher C. Miller (acting)
Succeeded byLloyd Austin
34th United States Deputy Secretary of Defense
In office
July 31, 2019 – February 8, 2021
PresidentDonald Trump
Joe Biden
Preceded byPatrick Shanahan
Succeeded byKathleen Hicks
Acting
January 1, 2019 – July 23, 2019
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byPatrick Shanahan
Succeeded byRichard V. Spencer (acting)
Comptroller of the Department of Defense
In office
June 2, 2017 – July 31, 2019
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byJohn P. Roth (acting)
Succeeded byElaine McCusker (acting)
Chief Financial Officer of the United States Department of Homeland Security
In office
June 1, 2006 – December 1, 2008
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byAndrew Maner[1]
Succeeded byMargaret Sherry[2]
Personal details
Born (1966-11-24) November 24, 1966 (age 57)
Concord, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Stephanie
Children3
RelativesGrover Norquist (brother)
EducationUniversity of Michigan (BA, MPP)
Georgetown University (MA)

References

  1. "PN1176 - Nomination of David L. Norquist for Department of Homeland Security, 109th Congress (2005-2006)". www.congress.gov. May 26, 2006. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  2. "PN1125 - Nomination of Margaret Ann Sherry for Department of Homeland Security, 112th Congress (2011-2012)". www.congress.gov. March 29, 2012. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  3. "David L. Norquist".

Other websites

Political offices
Preceded by
Patrick M. Shanahan
United States Deputy Secretary of Defense
Acting

2019
Succeeded by
Richard V. Spencer
Acting
Preceded by
Richard V. Spencer
Acting
United States Deputy Secretary of Defense
2019–2021
Succeeded by
Kathleen Hicks
Preceded by
Christopher C. Miller
Acting
United States Secretary of Defense
Acting

2021
Succeeded by
Lloyd Austin