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Federal Movers & Shakers | October 30, 2026

Here are some of the federal government’s top recent personnel changes, brought to you by our partners at Leadership Connect:

	David DeArmas has a new position as Inspector General (Acting) at Office of Inspector General [OIG], Office of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, United States Department of Education [ED] Presidential Appointment with Senate Confirmation (PAS) Note: Effective November 2026. Recently: Middle School Principal at Fredericksburg Christian School (2023 – 2026)

	Thomas E. “Tom” Lersten has a new position as Chief Human Capital Officer (Acting) at Bureau of Human Resources [HR], United States Department of State [DOS] Non-Career Senior Executive Service (NA/SES) Note: Thomas Lersten is performing the duties of Chief Human Capital Officer. Recently: Deputy Assistant Secretary at Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Personnel and Training, United States Department of State (2026 – 2026)

	Bruce K. Delaporte has a new position as Chief Learning Officer and Director at Office of Employee Development [OED], Human Capital, Learning, and Safety [HCD], United States Department of the Interior [DOI] Career Senior Executive Service (CA/SES) Recently: Director, Talent Management and Strategic Initiatives at Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Civilian Personnel Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, United States Department of War (2026 – 2026)

	Peter M. Green has a new position as Environmental Protection Program Manager at Airports Division, Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], United States Department of Transportation [DOT]

	Kasey Koontz has a new position as Assistant Inspector General for of Audit, Taxpayer Services and Operational Support at Audit, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration [TIGTA], United States Department of the Treasury [TREAS] Career Senior Executive Service (CA/SES) Recently: Acting Assistant Inspector General for of Audit, Taxpayer Services and Operational Support at Audit, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, United States Department of the Treasury (2026 – 2026)

	Todd C. Thomas has a new position as Deputy Assistant Secretary at Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Housing and Voucher Programs, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing [PIH], United States Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] Career Senior Executive Service (CA/SES) Recently: Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary at Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Housing and Voucher Programs, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (2025 – 2026)

	Christopher A. “Chris” Wilbanks has a new position as Deputy Chief Operating Officer (Acting) at Office of the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, United States Department of Transportation [DOT] Recently: Acting Vice President at Mission Support Services, Federal Aviation Administration, United States Department of Transportation (2025 – 2026)

	Bryan Lane has a new position as Chief Data Officer (Acting) at Chief Data Officer Staff, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation [FDIC] Recently: Assistant Director at Business Intelligence Services Center, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (2023 – 2026)

	Gary Pereira has a new position as Rural Business-Cooperative Service Program Director at New York Rural Development State Office, Office of the Under Secretary, United States Department of Agriculture [USDA]
	Jonathan R. West has a new position as President and Chief Executive Officer (Interim) at Federal Home Loan Bank of New York [FHLBNY], Federal Home Loan Banks [FHLBanks], Federal Housing Finance Agency [FHFA] Recently: Senior Vice President, Chief of staff and Senior Advisor at Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Housing Finance Agency (2026 – 2026)

Federal Movers & Shakers | October 30, 2026

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