Ray Mabus

Ray Mabus is an American politician and naval officer who served as the Secretary of the Navy from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the naval forces, managing budgets, and guiding naval policy. Prior to that, he was the governor of Mississippi from 1988 to 1992. Mabus is recognized for his leadership in modernizing the Navy, emphasizing technology and sustainability, and promoting diversity within the military. His career combines military service, government leadership, and public policy expertise.