Brett Blanton | |
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| Architect of the Capitol | |
| In office January 16, 2020 – February 13, 2023 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | Stephen T. Ayers |
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| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1993–2015 |
| Unit | Civil Engineer Corps |
James Brett Blanton is an American professional engineer who served as Architect of the Capitol (AOC) from January 2020 until February 13, 2023, overseeing the office of the Architect of the Capitol and its more than 2,400 employees.[1]
Blanton was terminated from his position after inspector general reports found "administrative, ethical and policy violations" by Blanton, including misrepresenting himself as a law enforcement official, misuse of government vehicles, waste, absenteeism, contracting irregularities, workplace misconduct and sexual harassment.[2][3]
- ^ "PN1324 - Nomination of J. Brett Blanton for Congress of the United States, 116th Congress (2019-2020)". www.congress.gov. December 19, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
:1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Williamson, Elizabeth (June 7, 2023). "$1 Billion Federal Agency Seeks a Boss Who Will Show Up for Work". The New York Times. Retrieved June 15, 2023.