Thomas F. Gilman
Role: Author
Position: Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Administration and Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Commerce in the Trump Administration, Director of ACLJ Action, Chairman of Torngat Metals
Background:
Thomas F. Gilman has a 40-plus year career as a senior executive and entrepreneur in the global automotive industry, including roles at Chrysler Corporation, Cerberus Capital Management, Asbury Automotive Group, TD Auto Finance, and Automotive Capital Services. He served as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Administration and Chief Financial Officer in the Trump administration. Gilman holds a BS in finance from Villanova University. Currently, he is a Director of ACLJ Action and Chairman of Torngat Metals.
Relation to Trump:
Gilman served in the Trump administration as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Administration and Chief Financial Officer from 2019 to 2021. His roles involved overseeing financial operations and administrative policies, aligning with the administration’s goals of deregulation and economic growth.
Scandals or Controversies:
There are no significant scandals or controversies directly associated with Thomas F. Gilman. His career has been marked by leadership roles in major financial and automotive institutions with no reported major legal or ethical issues.
Potential Concerns:
In Project 2025, Gilman’s focus is on economic and trade policies, leveraging his extensive experience in the automotive and financial sectors. His emphasis on reducing regulatory burdens and promoting free-market principles could be contentious among those advocating for more stringent regulations in commerce and trade.