Richard Ashooh

Richard Ashooh
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration
Assumed office
September 11, 2017
President Donald Trump
Preceded by Kevin J. Wolf
Personal details
Born (1964-06-02) June 2, 1964
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Lori
Children 5
Education University of New Hampshire

Richard Ashooh is an American businessman, politician, and government official who currently serves as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration. Prior to assuming his current role, he served as the Director of Economic Partnerships at the University System of New Hampshire.[1] Ashooh previously served as the executive director of the Warren Rudman Center at the University of New Hampshire School of Law and was a senior executive in the aerospace industry, working for both Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems. During his time in the aerospace industry, Ashooh focused on programs that protect the United States and allied warfighters, particularly in the electronic warfare space.[2]

Ashooh began his career as a staff member for the United States Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, where he was active in the area of federal procurement policies. In both 2010 and 2016, he ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district. Ashooh has served on the board of trustees at the University System of New Hampshire and as chairman of the board at the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration". The White House. May 19, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  2. ↑ "President Trump to nominate NH businessman Rich Ashooh for Commerce position". NH1. May 19, 2017. Archived from the original on May 20, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  3. ↑ Tuohy, Dan (March 28, 2016). "Rich Ashooh to formally announce run for Congress". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  4. ↑ Ashooh, Rich (August 19, 2016). "Another View — Rich Ashooh: New Hampshire deserves better". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
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