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Executive Biographies

Vacant

ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF LABOR MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
James Paul McHugh

DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POLICY

James (Jim) McHugh is MSHA’s new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Mine Safety and Health Administration. He was appointed April 21, 2025.
Melanie Calhoun

DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR OPERATIONS

Melanie D. Calhoun is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Operations for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). In this role, Ms. Calhoun oversees MSHA Enforcement and personnel divisions. Ms. Calhoun comes to this position from her former role as the Director of MSHA Technical Support.
Julie Ann Schmidt

CHIEF OF STAFF

Julie Ann Schmidt is MSHA ‘s Chief of Staff for Mine Safety and Health Administration. She was appointed March 31, 2025.