This is the outgoing Deputy Assistant Secretary, Dr. William Boyle. Boyle has a Ph.D. in civil engineering from UC Berkeley and was previously head of regulations at the Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management.

Replacing him is Sam Brinton. Brinton has a B.A. in Vocal Music Performance from Kansas State and was previously head of advocacy at The Trevor Project, which advocates for LGBTQI youth. He identifies as gender fluid.
