Robert M. Speer | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2017 | |
| Acting United States Secretary of the Army | |
| In office January 20, 2017 – August 2, 2017 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Eric Fanning |
| Succeeded by | Ryan McCarthy (acting) |
| 15th Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller) | |
| In office November 20, 2014 – January 19, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Mary Sally Matiella |
| Succeeded by | John E. Whitley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 10, 1956[citation needed] |
| Education | University of Notre Dame (BS) Indiana University Bloomington (MBA) National Defense University (MS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1976-2004 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit | 82nd Airborne Division |
Robert M. Speer (born February 10, 1956[citation needed]) is a retired military officer and American businessman who manages a consulting practice.[1] In addition, he serves on several boards, including as chairman of the Code of Support Foundation, a military services organization.[2] Formerly, he served as Acting United States Secretary of the Army from January 20, 2017 to August 2, 2017.