David A. Wright
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David Austin Wright | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| 19th Chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission | |
| In office August 1, 2025 – January 8, 2026 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | himself |
| Succeeded by | Ho Nieh |
| In office January 20, 2025 – June 30, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Christopher T. Hanson |
| Succeeded by | himself |
| Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission | |
| Assumed office August 1, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | himself |
| In office May 30, 2018 – June 30, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump Joe Biden Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Jeff Baran |
| Succeeded by | himself |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Republican[1] |
| Education | Clemson University (BA) |
| Awards | Order of the Palmetto |
David Austin Wright is an American businessman, politician, and energy policy advisor, and member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of a five-year term expiring on June 30, 2025 after being nominated by President Donald Trump in May 2017 and again in January 2020 and confirmed by the United States Senate.[2][3][4][5] President Trump designated him as Chairman of the NRC on January 20, 2025 until June 30, 2025. He was designated again from July 31, 2025 to January 8, 2026.[6]
Wright was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from Irmo High School in 1973. In 1977, he graduated from Clemson University, where he received a B.A. in political science and communications and was a member of the cross country team.[7]
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