Todd B. Hunter

Todd B. Hunter is an American government official serving as Deputy Executive Director of the Office of Mission Support in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.^[1][2] He served as Acting U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs from January 20 to February 5, 2025, when Doug Collins was sworn into office.

Todd Hunter
Acting United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
In office January 20, 2025 – February 5, 2025
President	Donald Trump
Preceded by	Denis McDonough
Succeeded by	Doug Collins
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army

Career

Hunter served in the United States Army for 22 years.^[2]

Within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Hunter was Executive Director of the Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction, and served as Acting Associate Executive Director for the Strategic Acquisition Center. During the first Trump administration, he was Deputy Executive Director of the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection. He later became Deputy Executive Director of the Office of Mission Support.^[2]

Hunter was appointed Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025.^[3]

References

1. "Here's who is leading federal agencies as Trump nominees await confirmation". Government Executive. 2025-01-20. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
2. "Todd B. Hunter - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs". Retrieved 2025-01-21.
3. djensen (2025-01-20). "President Trump Announces Acting Cabinet and Cabinet-Level Positions". The White House. Retrieved 2025-01-21.

Political offices
Preceded by Denis McDonough	United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs Acting 2025	Succeeded by Doug Collins