Mary E. Peters

For the diplomat, see Mary Ann Peters.
Mary Peters
Official portrait, 2006
15th United States Secretary of Transportation
In office
October 17, 2006 – January 20, 2009
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byMaria Cino (acting)
Succeeded byRay LaHood
Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration
In office
October 2, 2001 – July 29, 2005
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byKenneth R. Wykle
Succeeded byJ. Richard Capka
Personal details
BornMary Elizabeth Ruth
(1948-12-04) December 4, 1948
Peoria, Arizona, U.S.
PartyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Phoenix (BA)

Mary Elizabeth Peters (née Ruth; born December 4, 1948) is an American government official who served as the 15th United States secretary of transportation from 2006 to 2009, under President George W. Bush. She was the second woman to hold that position after Elizabeth Dole.

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