Lana T. Hurdle is an American public official who served as the acting

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in the

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. Hurdle served in an interim capacity until Biden's nominee,

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, was confirmed by the

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. Hurdle serves as the deputy assistant secretary for budget and programs in the Department of Transportation.

Education

Hurdle earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in government and foreign affairs from the

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in 1977.

Career

Prior to her assignments at the Department of Transportation, Hurdle served as the CFO for the

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. She was the senior financial management official overseeing all financial management services spanning 77 countries world-wide. Hurdle began her Federal government career at the

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as budget examiner for the

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, and

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Department of Transportation

Hurdle is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs at the

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. She is the principal career deputy and the senior member, CFO, and assistant secretary for the budget and programs team. Hurdle directs the overall budget and program performance process for the Department and supports the leadership team on a wide variety of projects. Hurdle has served as the department’s liaison to the

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, providing advice and assistance to the senior career staff in preparing for a change in administrations. Hurdle received the Meritorious (2006) and Distinguished Executive (2011) Senior Executive Service Presidential Rank Awards for her contributions in budget and financial management throughout her Federal service.

Personal life

Hurdle lives in

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with her husband Robert.

References

External links

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