President Trump appointed Mr. Todd Hunter the Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs on January 20, 2025 until February 4, 2025. During President Trump’s initial term, Mr. Hunter was the Deputy Executive Director within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection. In this capacity, he provided essential oversight for the Secretary’s accountability priorities and conducted comprehensive final reviews of investigations. Additionally, Mr. Hunter was instrumental in advising VA leadership on coordination, direction, and assessment of whistleblower protections and senior leader accountability.
Before assuming the role of Acting Secretary, Mr. Hunter held the position of Deputy Executive Director for the Office of Mission Support where he is the principal advisor to the Executive Director for Mission Support and other senior officials within the Veterans Benefits Administration. His responsibilities encompass a variety of initiatives and activities aimed at enhancing the operations of the Veterans Benefits Administration, particularly in Administration, Acquisition, Facilities, Operations, Safety, Security, and Preparedness programs and policies.
Mr. Hunter has held several positions within the Department, including Acting Associate Executive Director for the Strategic Acquisition Center and Executive Director of the Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC). He has extensive knowledge of establishing the Business Operations Center within the OALC. His responsibilities encompassed the development of a comprehensive framework for accountability regarding OALC business processes, which included workforce management and planning, emergency preparedness, continuity of operations, management of the Supply Fund appropriated and reimbursable funds, and strategic financial oversight.
Mr. Hunter has an extensive career in the United States Army, serving 22 years. His assignments included two tours with the 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard, located at Fort Myer, Virginia, and a tour with the United States Army Personnel Command. Mr. Hunter has been honored with the Legion of Merit Medal and the Women’s Veteran Interactive Trailblazer’s Award. He received the esteemed Bainbridge Award from the Association of the United States Army in recognition of his significant contributions to the Army and his dedication to community service. As a distinguished member of the Old Guard, Mr. Hunter actively participates in several nonprofit organizations, including the Association of the United States Army and the Army Historical Association.
