Who held the position of Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) recently?

The correct answer is the individual who has recently served as Secretary of the Navy, which is Mr. Carlos Del Toro. He took on the role in August 2021, succeeding Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite. Mr. Del Toro's leadership as SECNAV focuses on modernizing the Navy and Marine Corps, addressing personnel issues, and enhancing the readiness of the forces.

In contrast, the other individuals listed were previous holders of the SECNAV position. Mr. Richard Spencer served from 2017 to 2019, Mr. Sean Stackley was acting SECNAV in an interim capacity in 2017, and Mr. Ray Mabus held the office from 2009 to 2017. Their tenure had significant impacts on various policies and reforms, yet they do not currently occupy the position.