Thomas M. Stohler

Mr. Stohler has been Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at the U.S. Department of Labor since May 2008. Working with the Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA and the senior leadership of the Department of Labor, he develops and implements the policy goals and objectives of the Administration. He also oversees the regulatory, compliance assistance, OSHA state plan oversight, emergency response, training, administrative, and IT functions at the agency. OSHA has approximately 2,150 employees and a budget of $486.9 million in FY 2008.

Prior to working for OSHA, Mr. Stohler was a Senior Legislative Officer for the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Labor. In this capacity, he served as the principle House and Senate liaison for OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). He has also worked in the student lending industry, and spent 10 years working for high tech and construction trade associations. Mr. Stohler has also worked for several members of Congress, most recently as the Legislative Director for Rep. John Boehner.

Mr. Stohler is a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Policy and Economics.