Caral Spangler

Spangler was born in Mankato, Minnesota.^[5] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics with honor from the School of Business at Michigan State University in 1980.^[6] She then obtained a Master of Public Administration degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University in 1981.^[5]

Spangler began her career in the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller). She then worked in the office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and as a legislative aide for Congressman Norman Mineta of California. She later worked in the offices of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, and Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller), specializing in finance and budget issues. She served as acting auditor general of the United States Navy, acting assistant secretary of the United States Army, and Assistant Deputy Commandant for Program and Resources with the US Marine Corps.^[1][2]

President Joe Biden nominated Spangler as Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller) on June 3, 2021.^[1][2] She was approved the Senate Armed Services Committee on August 7 and confirmed by the entire Senate on August 9 by voice vote.^[7][3] She was sworn in on August 17, 2021.