On June 30, 2010, Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D. took the oath of office as the 40th Member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). He was nominated by President Obama and confirmed by the United States Senate for a term that expires December 31, 2014.
Member Rosekind has served as the Board Member on-scene for five major transportation accidents, including the 2011 Reno National Championship Air Races crash. He has also participated in NTSB public hearings and forums on issues such as substance-impaired driving, general aviation safety, distracted driving, and international safety investigations. He advances the agency's advocacy goals on substance-impaired driving and fire safety.