Bureau of Engraving and Printing Acting Director Michael Brown serves within the United States Department of the Treasury as a senior executive overseeing one of the nation’s most historic and mission-critical institutions responsible for the design, security, production, and distribution of United States currency. A businessman, manufacturing strategist, and public servant, Brown leads the Bureau during a period of significant modernization, operational transformation, and strategic infrastructure planning.
As Acting Director, Brown is focused on strengthening the Bureau’s manufacturing capabilities, advancing next-generation currency security technologies, modernizing production systems, and reinforcing the global trust and integrity of U.S. currency. Among the Bureau’s major priorities under his leadership are evaluating and advancing plans for a future state-of-the-art currency production facility, upgrading aging manufacturing infrastructure and equipment, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the long-term development of future U.S. banknote designs and security features.
Brown brings to the role decades of executive leadership experience in manufacturing, construction management, operations, economic development, and large-scale project execution. Prior to entering federal service, he led complex private-sector operations with an emphasis on accountability, modernization, efficiency, and results-driven management.
In addition to his business background, Brown has held significant public leadership roles, including service as Chairman of the Kansas Republican Party and as a Johnson County Commissioner representing more than 100,000 Kansans. During his tenure in local government, he became known for promoting transparency, economic development, advocating for restrained government interference in business, protecting property rights, and maintaining fiscal discipline.
A sixth-generation Kansan, Brown is recognized for his direct leadership style, strategic vision, and focus on restoring a customer-centered and public-facing operational culture within government institutions. He has emphasized modernization, transparency, workforce accountability, and mission execution while reinforcing the Bureau’s responsibility to produce one of the world’s most recognized and trusted sovereign products: United States currency.
Brown grew up in Bonner Springs, Kansas, and resides in Overland Park with his wife, Kristi. Together they have five grown children and twin granddaughters.