Patrick Fuchs is an American public official who has served as a member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) since January 17, 2019.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party.[2]

Patrick Fuchs
Member of the Surface Transportation Board
Assumed office
January 17, 2019
PresidentDonald Trump
Joe Biden
Preceded byNew Position
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison (B.A., M.A.)

Education

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Fuchs received his undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he later received a master's degree in public policy analysis and management. During his education, Fuchs took part in an international economic program hosted by the National University of Singapore.[2]

Career

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In 2011, Fuchs was chosen to be a Presidential Management Fellow at the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.[3] Prior to joining the STB, Fuchs was a staffer on the Senate Commerce Committee, where he worked on the 2015 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act.[2]

Surface Transportation Board

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In March 2018, Fuchs was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as a member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB).[2] He was confirmed by the United States Senate and took office on January 17, 2019.[1] Fuchs' term in office is set to expire in January 2024.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Board Members". Surface Transportation Board. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  2. ^ a b c d Wilner, Frank N. (2018-03-02). "Trump nominates two for STB". Railway Age. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  3. ^ Wagner, Steve (May 12, 2011). "CFIRE's Fuchs named Presidential Management Fellow". National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education. Archived from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  4. ^ Wilner, Frank N. (2021-11-29). "A 'Gow' Infused STB Chairman". Railway Age. Retrieved 2023-01-18.