Gerald Fauth is an American businessperson who served on the National Mediation Board (NMB).

Fauth has been criticized over his decision to dump stocks in February 2020, one week prior to the coronavirus market crash.

Fauth dumped the stocks immediately after receiving a phone call from his brother-in-law, Senator Richard Burr, who was privy to material nonpublic information about the impact of COVID-19.

During his time at the Surface Transportation Board, several rail companies merged, and Fauth was responsible for the resolution of ensuing labor disputes and the harmonizing of bargaining agreements.

Burr, who chaired the Senate Intelligence Committee, is under federal investigation due to suspicions of insider trading.