December 24, 2025

Edward C. Forst Sworn in as GSA Administrator

INDIAN RIVER SHORES, FL — Today, Edward C. Forst was sworn in as Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) by the Honorable Brian T. Foley, mayor of Indian River Shores. Administrator Forst, a Florida resident, is in the state honoring his civic duty locally as a potential juror, and now federally, as the Trump Administration’s new GSA Administrator. 

Although federal officials are typically sworn-in to office in Washington D.C., Administrator Forst beginning his service as a member of the Trump Administration in a local Florida community  demonstrates his commitment to civic responsibility on a state and national level. Ed will bring this dedication and love of country to GSA and its mission.  

“I’m honored that President Trump put his trust in me and I thank Mayor Foley for taking the time to swear me in as GSA Administrator on such short notice,” said GSA Administrator Ed Forst. “Over the past four months I’ve met with GSA employees, listened to what’s working well and what we can be doing better. I’m fired up to get to work and proud to start serving in President Trump’s Administration for the American people.”

Administrator Forst brings nearly four decades of experience in financial services, real estate, and executive management to GSA. He previously served in the U.S. Government as an Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury and has held executive positions at numerous global firms, including as President and Chief Executive at Cushman & Wakefield, and as a member of the Management Committee at Goldman, Sachs & Co. where he was co-head of the Investment Management Division and Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.

“Today is a reminder of what public service looks like at its best,” said Mayor Brian Foley. “I am proud to swear in a GSA Federal administrator who didn’t look for an excuse to delay, but instead honored jury duty during the week of Christmas and still stepped forward to be sworn in so he could immediately begin serving the public. That choice speaks volumes about his character. Our community and the government as a whole is stronger when leaders live those values. I couldn’t be more pleased to welcome him into service.”

Administrator Forst’s nomination received strong support following his testimony before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 18, 2025.

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About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of over 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $110 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.