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John C. Conger is a former government official who is currently the Director of the Center for Climate and Security, where he oversees all of the Center’s programs and chairs the Climate and Security Advisory Group (CSAG). He is also a Senior US Advisor to the International Military Council on Climate and Security (IMCCS); Senior Advisor to WestExec Advisors ; and Principal at Conger Strategies and Solutions.

Career
John Conger served eight years in the Obama Administration in various positions at the Department of Defense. He was sworn in as Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) on December 22, 2015 and served through the end of the Obama Administration (January 20, 2017). As principal deputy, Conger assisted the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) in the performance of his duties, provided advice to the Secretary of Defense on all budgetary and financial matters, including the development and execution of the Department’s annual budget, and oversaw the Department’s efforts to achieve audit readiness.

Prior to being confirmed to this position, Conger was performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment. He was appointed on December 20, 2014 after the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy merged with the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment. Previously, he was the Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment from September 14, 2012 to December 19, 2014. He also served as the Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Installations and Environment from June 22, 2009 through September 13, 2012.

Prior to his appointment in the Department of Defense, Conger served on the staff of Representative Chet Edwards, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, where he served as Legislative Director and principal advisor on defense, veterans, and foreign policy issues. He also served as staff for the House Army Caucus, which Edwards co-chaired. For his work in support of military service members, retirees, and their families, Conger received the Military Order of the Purple Heart Special Recognition Award, the Military Coalition Freedom Award, and the Military Officers Association of America Col. Paul W. Arcari Meritorious Service Award. He served as Professional Staff for the House International Relations Committee and as defense staff for Representative Jane Harman and Representative Sam Gejdenson.

Previously, Conger was employed in the private sector as an aerospace engineer and defense analyst supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Early Life
John Conger was born in Los Angeles, California and grew up in Nashua, New Hampshire where he graduated from Bishop Guertin High School.

Education
John Conger holds a B.S. and an M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an M.A. in Science, Technology and Public Policy from the George Washington University.