Eric Ueland
Eric Ueland | |
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| White House Director of Legislative Affairs | |
| In office June 17, 2019 – June 5, 2020 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Shahira Knight |
| Succeeded by | Amy Swonger (Acting) |
| Director of the Office of U.S. Foreign Assistance Resources | |
| In office October 1, 2018 – March 29, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Hari Sastry |
| Succeeded by | James L. Richardson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1965 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of San Francisco (BA) |
Eric M. Ueland is an American political advisor and government official. He was President Donald Trump's first nominee to become Under Secretary of State for Management in June 2017.[1] His unsuccessful nomination was withdrawn in June 2018 in favor of Brian Bulatao.[2]
Early life and education
Ueland was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. After graduating from Central Catholic High School, Ueland earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of San Francisco.[3][4]
Career
Ueland has served in senior positions in the United States Senate since 1996, including as chief of staff for Republican Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Assistant Majority Leader Don Nickles. Roll Call described Ueland as a "longtime budget and Senate rules expert" who is "regarded as one of the smarter procedural strategists for the Republicans."[5]
From 2007 to 2013, Ueland was vice president of the Duberstein Group. He has served as the Republican Staff Director of the United States Senate Committee on the Budget since being hired by Jeff Sessions in 2013. Ueland was a member of Donald Trump's transition team.[6]
References
- ^ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. June 9, 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ "Seventeen Nominations and One Withdrawal Sent to the Senate Today". The White House. June 18, 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ^ Oregonian/OregonLive, Gordon R. Friedman | The (2018-01-09). "Portlander is Trump's pick to lead State Dept. management". oregonlive. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ^ Group, Pamplin Media. "Portland's Ueland State Dept. nomination withdrawn". https://joomlakave.com. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help); External link in|website= - ^ Pierce, Emily (June 5, 2013). "Sessions Hires Noted Rules Guru Eric Ueland as Budget Staff Director". Roll Call. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- ^ Romm, Tony (September 22, 2016). "Sources: Top GOP budget aide working on Trump transition team". Politico. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
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