Ryan Zinke 52nd United States Secretary of the Interior Incumbent Assumed office March 1, 2017 President Donald Trump Deputy Dave Bernhardt Preceded by Sally Jewell Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Montana's at-large district In office January 3, 2015 – March 1, 2017 Preceded by Steve Daines Succeeded by Greg Gianforte Member of the Montana Senate from the 2nd district In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2013 Preceded by Dan Weinberg Succeeded by Dee Brown Personal details Born Ryan Keith Zinke (1961-11-01) November 1, 1961 Bozeman, Montana, U.S. Political party Republican Spouse(s) Lolita Hand Children 3 Education University of Oregon (BS) National University (MBA) University of San Diego (MS) Net worth $800,000[1] (2016) Signature Military service Allegiance United States Service/branch United States Navy Years of service 1986–2008 Rank Commander Unit SEAL Team Six SEAL Team One NSWU-2 Naval Special Warfare Center Awards Bronze Star (2) Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2) Meritorious Service Medal (4) Joint Service Commendation Medal (2) Army Commendation Medal ...