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Rodney E. Slater is an American lawyer and politician who served as the United States Secretary of Transportation from 1997 to 2001. He was the first African American to serve in that position. Slater was born in Marianna, Arkansas, and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 1977. He then attended the University of Arkansas School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1980. Slater began his career as a staff attorney for the Arkansas Public Service Commission. He then served as the executive director of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority from 1983 to 1987. In 1987, he was appointed to the Arkansas State Highway Commission, where he served until 1993. In 1993, President Bill Clinton appointed Slater as the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. He served in that position until 1997, when he was appointed as the United States Secretary of Transportation. He served in that position until 2001. Since leaving office, Slater has served as a partner at the law firm of Patton Boggs LLP. He is also a member of the board of directors of several companies, including the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation and the Union Pacific Corporation. As of 2021, Rodney E. Slater's net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.

Popular As Rodney Earl Slater
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Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 23 February, 1955
Birthday 23 February
Birthplace Marianna, Arkansas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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2014

As of December 3, 2014 Slater was appointed to serve as special counsels to Takata Corporation in support with Takata's dealings on the 2013 airbag recall issues they are facing. They will advise the Company as they address the current challenges Takata faces. He also led a safety advisory panel for Toyota and served as independent monitor for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

2011

He serves on the board of directors of Africare, a nonprofit providing development aid to countries in Africa, and The Dance Theater of Harlem, and is the chair of the Board of Trustees of United Way. Slater also serves on the corporate boards of Delta Air Lines and Verizon. He has been appointed to join the board of WS Atkins as a non-executive director effective 9 September 2011.

1997

In 1997, Slater was appointed to be the Secretary of Transportation. He was the second African American to hold that post.

1993

After Clinton was elected president, 1993 Slater became the first African-American Director of the Federal Highway Administration.

1979

Slater became a research assistant to the State Judiciary Committee of the Arkansas Constitutional Convention in 1979–80, an assistant attorney general for the state of Arkansas in 1980. He was appointed to several state government positions in Arkansas by Bill Clinton. Positions included assistant to the governor between 1983 and 1987, and member of the Arkansas State Highway Commission between 1987 and 1993. Slater was also the director of governmental affairs for Arkansas State University during that time.

1977

Slater graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1977, and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1980.

1955

Rodney Earl Slater (born February 23, 1955) was the United States Secretary of Transportation under U.S. President Bill Clinton.