Politics & Government
Trump Nominates Northport Native, TCHS Grad For Key Post With Army Corps Of Engineers
Adam Telle has been nominated by President Donald Trump for the top civilian post overseeing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
TUSCALOOSA, AL — Northport native Adam Telle has been nominated by President Donald Trump for the top civilian post overseeing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Telle — a 2000 graduate of Tuscaloosa County High School and 2005 graduate Mississippi State University with a degree in journalism and computer science — will have his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday for the role of assistant secretary of the Army for civil works.
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The position was previously held by R.D. James during Trump's first term.
Telle previously led Senate operations in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs during the same period and was praised for bringing a wealth of experience to his new position.
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Prior to his nomination, Telle worked for the past four years as the chief of staff for Sen. Bill Hagerty, a Republican from Tennessee. Early in his career, he also served as a legislative correspondent for U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama and worked for a decade in various roles for U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi.
Telle will retain his present position while awaiting Senate confirmation
"Adam will do a terrific job leading the Corps as it harnesses America’s ports and waterways, prevents natural disasters, rebuilds our infrastructure, and serves as the nation’s ‘utility player’ when Americans need it most,” Hagerty said.
Telle's nomination was received by the Senate on March 24 but USA Works said the White House did not issue the typical press release marking the event — a departure from prior practices.
The National Waterways Conference also issued a statement on the nomination, emphasizing Telle’s background in congressional affairs and public service.
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