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Article: Dennis F. Hightower confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Commerce

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate recently confirmed Dennis F. Hightower as Deputy Secretary of Commerce by unanimous consent. Hightower, a seasoned business executive with a 40-year career in the public and private sectors, takes over general management of the Department of Commerce, an organization with nearly 38,000 employees and an operating budget of over $17 billion.

"I am grateful to the Senate for moving quickly to confirm Dennis Hightower, and I'm thrilled to have him on board." Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said. "His management expertise and strong leader ship skills will be a valuable asset to the Commerce team as we work to make American businesses more competitive and ...

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