Richard V. Spencer
Richard Vaughn Spencer (born January 18, 1954) is an American politician and businessman. He was the 76th United States Secretary of the Navy from August 3, 2017 through November 24, 2019. He became the Acting United States Secretary of Defense on July 15, 2019.[1]
Richard Spencer | |
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| 76th United States Secretary of the Navy | |
| In office August 3, 2017 – November 24, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Deputy | Thomas Modly |
| Preceded by | Ray Mabus |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Braithwaite |
| Acting United States Deputy Secretary of Defense | |
| In office July 23, 2019 – July 31, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | David Norquist (acting) |
| Succeeded by | David Norquist |
| Acting United States Secretary of Defense | |
| In office July 15, 2019 – July 23, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Deputy | David Norquist (acting) |
| Preceded by | Mark Esper (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Mark Esper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 18, 1954 Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Education | Rollins College (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1976–1981 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| *Thomas Modly served in an acting capacity from July 15, 2019 – July 31, 2019 while Spencer served as Acting Secretary and Acting Deputy Secretary. | |
He was a former Naval Aviator of U.S. Marine Corps serving from 1976-1981 and Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. serving from November 2001 to January2008.[2]
President Donald Trump nominated Spencer for Secretary of the Navy in April 2017.[3][4] He was confirmed by the United States Senate with a voice vote on August 1, 2017.
On November 24, 2019, he was fired by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper over his handling of the Eddie Gallagher case.[5]
