Robert M. Speer

Robert M. Speer
Official portrait, 2017
Acting United States Secretary of the Army
In office
January 20, 2017  August 2, 2017
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byEric Fanning
Succeeded byRyan McCarthy (acting)
15th Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller)
In office
November 20, 2014  January 19, 2017
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byMary Sally Matiella
Succeeded byJohn E. Whitley
Personal details
Born (1956-02-10) February 10, 1956
EducationUniversity of Notre Dame (BS)
Indiana University Bloomington (MBA)
National Defense University (MS)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1976–2004
Rank Colonel
Unit82nd Airborne Division

Robert M. Speer (born February 10, 1956) is a retired military officer and American businessman who manages a consulting practice. In addition, he serves on several boards, including as chairman of the Code of Support Foundation, a military services organization. Formerly, he served as Acting United States Secretary of the Army from January 20, 2017 to August 2, 2017.