Mr. Todd Hunter was appointed Senior Advisor in the Office of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on February 6, 2025. In this role, he advises the Deputy Secretary on the development, implementation, and oversight of Department-wide programs and policies that impact Veterans Affairs (VA) operations. He conducts in-depth analyses to assess their effectiveness and offers well-balanced recommendations for improvement. Mr. Hunter also represents the Deputy Secretary in engagements with senior leadership across Cabinet-level departments regarding VA initiatives and policy matters. He also served as Acting U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs from January 20 to February 5, 2025, providing executive leadership and direction during the transition of administration.
Previously, Mr. Hunter served as Deputy Executive Director in the Office of Mission Support beginning April 23, 2023. He acted as the principal advisor to the Executive Director and other senior VA and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) officials on key operational areas including administration, acquisition, facilities, safety, security, and preparedness. He provided enterprise-level expertise in the Freedom of Information Act, privacy, records management, procurement, and security, overseeing operations across 6.3 million square feet of VBA-managed space. He also served as the Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) for VBA.
Prior to that, Mr. Hunter was Acting Associate Executive Director of the Strategic Acquisition Center, leading a geographically dispersed team of acquisition professionals. He supported enterprise-wide contract management and program delivery. From 2019 to 2020, he served as Executive Director of VA’s Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC), where he established the Business Operations Center to centralize accountability for OALC’s business functions, including workforce planning, emergency preparedness, continuity of operations, financial oversight, and Supply Fund management.
Between 2017 and 2019, Mr. Hunter served as Deputy Executive Director of the newly established Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, created under Presidential Executive Order 13793. In that capacity, he supported the Secretary’s accountability priorities and advised senior VA leadership on whistleblower protections and executive accountability efforts.
Mr. Hunter is a 21 ½ year veteran of the United States Army, with assignments including two tours in the 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard, Escort to the President), the 3rd Infantry Division (two tours), 1st Calvary Division and a tour at the U.S. Army Personnel Command. His awards include the Legion of Merit Medal, Association of the United States Army’s Bainbridge Award for his service and community contributions. He is a distinguished member of The Old Guard and remains active in several nonprofit organizations, including the Association of the United States Army and the Army Historical Association.