Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | John Cartwright Phelan |
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| Other Name | John C. Phelan |
| Known For | Being the 79th United States Secretary of the Navy (March 2025–April 2026) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Brown, Green, Hazel |
| Hair Colour | Light Ash Brown |
| Political Party | Republican Party |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 01/01/2002 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Amy Phelan (Engineering consultant, Artist) |
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| Children | Makenzie Moon Phelan |
Career
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| Net Worth | Over $2.2 billion (as of 2026) |
Social Media
| https://x.com/SecNavPhelan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. John Phelan is a renowned American businessman and political donor. | |
| 2. In 1986, Phelan completed his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science, with distinction from Southern Methodist University, Dallas. | |
| 3. He started his professional career as an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co. | |
| 4. He served as chief executive officer (CEO) and chief investment officer (CFO) at MSD Capital, managing the capital of Michael Dell. | |
| 5. In 2022, Phelan resigned from MSD and founded another private investment company, Rugger Management LLC. | |
| 6. Phelan is on the Board of Trustees at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Aspen Art Museum (chairman). | |
| 7. He served on the Board of Dean’s Advisors for Harvard Business School. |