Appointment of M.B. Oglesby, Jr., To Assume Additional Responsibilities While Serving as Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs

The President today announced his intention to appoint M.B. Oglesby, Jr., to assume the responsibilities of Max Friedersdorf, who will take a new position within the administration in the fall. Mr. Oglesby will continue to serve as Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs. In his position, he will serve as the President's chief liaison with the United States Congress.

Previously Mr. Oglesby has served as Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs and as minority staff associate for the House Energy and Commerce Committee, dealing principally with railroad, environmental, and commerce-related legislation. Mr. Oglesby also served as deputy and acting director of the State of Illinois Washington office and as executive assistant to Congressman Edward Madigan (R-IL). Prior to coming to Washington, he served in Illinois State government as an assistant to Gov. Richard Ogilvie and as executive assistant to the speaker of the house. Mr. Oglesby also spent 3 1/2 years in management positions with Illinois Bell Telephone Co.

He attended the University of Illinois in Champaign. He is married, resides in Bethesda, MD, and was born October 1, 1942, in Flora, IL.