Nomination of Eugene V. Lipp To Be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board

The President today announced his intention to nominate Eugene V. Lipp to be a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, for a term expiring December 31, 1986. He would succeed James B. King.

Mr. Lipp is a self-employed contractor and political consultant in Pasadena, Calif. He served as a member of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, State of California, in 1971-78 and was assistant state finance director, Committee to Reelect Governor Reagan, in 1970. Previously he was an independent contractor in 196869; coordinator/administrative assistant, Department of Housing & Community Development, State of California, in 1967-68; public relations and business development officer, Community Bank, Los Angeles, Calif., in 1955-67. He was in advance sales and marketing, Rheingold Brewing Co., Los Angeles, in 1953-55, and a research assistant, Secret Weapons Development, Cal Ord Research Corp., Pasadena, in 1952-53.

Mr. Lipp is married and resides in Pasadena, Calif. He was born July 19, 1919, in Avon, Pa.