David M. Walker | |
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7th Comptroller General of the United States | |
In office November 9, 1998 – March 12, 2008 | |
President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Charles Bowsher |
Succeeded by | Gene Dodaro |
Personal details | |
Born | Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. | October 2, 1951
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | Republican |
Education | Jacksonville University (BS) |
David M. Walker (born October 2, 1951) is an American CPA and public servant who served as the Comptroller General of the United States from 1998 to 2008, and is founder and CEO of the Comeback America Initiative (CAI) from 2010 to 2013.
In 2017, Walker announced that he would explore running for Governor of Connecticut. He was eliminated from the race on the second round of voting at the State Republican Party Convention in May 2018. He chose not to petition for the ballot consistent with his pledge.