“Working with everyone from the small businesses and entrepreneurs to the largest businesses that work in the state and understanding how entrepreneurship works is an invaluable background to have.”

American businessman and politician, Secretary of the Interior since 2025

Doug Burgum is an American businessman and politician. He has served as the 55th United States Secretary of the Interior since 2025 under President Donald Trump, and earlier served as the 33rd governor of North Dakota from 2016 to 2024. A member of the Republican Party, Burgum is known for his work in business and public office. His career centers on executive leadership and state and federal governance, with his public role shaped by his years as governor and his current post in the Interior Department.