2017 National Leadership Training

Ellen Herbst
former CFO and Assistant Secretary for Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce


Ellen Herbst is the former Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary of Administration at the Department of Commerce. Ms. Herbst oversaw the establishment and execution of Departmental policies and procedures for administrative functions affecting program operations in Commerce’s operating units. These administrative functions included: budget and financial management, strategic planning and performance management, human resources management and civil rights, employee safety and health, procurement and small business utilization, grants management, travel and transportation, real property and facilities management, directives management, and security. Additionally, Ms. Herbst served as the Performance Improvement Officer and the Senior Accountable Official for the Recovery Act for the Commerce Department. Prior to Ms. Herbst’s position as the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary of Administration, she served as Senior Adviser to the Deputy Secretary of Commerce, advising on management matters including budget, human resources, acquisition, and appropriate oversight of programs, as well as implementation of performance management systems and enterprise risk management processes. She also led the successful completion of the Department’s Customer Service Plan, the BusinessUSA initiative and the implementation of the Open Government effort.

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