Treasurer John C. Fleming, MD
John Fleming was elected Louisiana State Treasurer on November 18, 2023, and sworn in on January 8, 2024. A physician, entrepreneur, businessman, and military veteran, he is also a former Congressman from Louisiana's fourth district. He served four terms in Congress from 2009-2017. While in Congress, he was one of the founders of the House Freedom Caucus. He became widely recognized for his commitment to fiscal responsibility, government accountability, and conservative principles.
After leaving Congress, he was appointed to three different positions in the administration of President Donald Trump. First, he served from 2017-2019 as Deputy Assistant Secretary at Health and Human Services; then he was appointed and Senate-confirmed in 2019 as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. In 2020, he was detailed to the West Wing of the White House and served as the Deputy Chief of Staff to President Trump.
Treasurer Fleming’s story is one of perseverance and determination. Raised in a working-class home, Fleming faced significant challenges after his father died while he was still in high school, leaving him with no breadwinner in the home, two younger siblings, and a disabled mother. Despite such hardships, he worked his way through college and was accepted into medical school. After his residency in Family Medicine, Dr. Fleming served as a Naval Medical Officer. After leaving the military, he set up a medical practice in Minden, Louisiana, where he lives today. In addition, he started several companies, managing commercial real estate, as well as multi-unit franchises. These businesses continue to successfully operate today.
As Louisiana’s State Treasurer, Dr. Fleming has made transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars a top priority. He is committed to ensuring that Louisiana citizens have access to clear and meaningful information about how public funds are spent. Under his leadership, the K-12 School Transparency Project has become the most comprehensive education transparency website in the United States, providing taxpayers with an unprecedented view of how education dollars are allocated and spent throughout Louisiana’s school systems.
Throughout his tenure, Treasurer Fleming has been a strong advocate for identifying waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending. Through his efforts to promote financial accountability, his office has uncovered more than $650,000 in questionable K-12 school spending, reinforcing his commitment to protecting taxpayer resources and ensuring funds are used for their intended purpose. His dedication to transparency and fiscal oversight makes him a leading voice in the fight against government waste and mismanagement. Today, Dr. Fleming continues his commitment to public service by overseeing and safeguarding Louisiana’s financial resources and building trust in government among its citizens.
Treasurer Fleming and his wife, Cindy, have been married for 48 years. Together they are proud parents of four children and grandparents to six grandchildren.